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BBC Partners with YouTube for Youth-Focused Content

1/18/2026

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Story summary
  • The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is negotiating a partnership with YouTube to create original content for younger audiences.
  • Under the deal, programs will premiere on YouTube before airing on BBC iPlayer and Sounds.
  • The BBC seeks advertising revenue from international viewers as UK viewership shifts, with YouTube surpassing the BBC.
  • Final terms remain undisclosed, and the partnership raises questions about the licence fee model and platform independence.