BBC Three Among Linear Services Set to Close as Broadcaster Looks for Savings

Variety - Oct 20, 2026

The BBC has confirmed it will shut down a host of linear broadcast services next year. Among those impacted are BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra. The decision was made as the beleaguered corporation seeks to make cuts across the board in a bit to save £500 million by 2028. “We need […]

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