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BBC to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland, Radio 4 Extra

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

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£500m Savings Goal

On 20 Oct 2026 the BBC announced it will close TV channels BBC Three and BBC Scotland and radio station Radio 4 Extra, shifting them to digital.
BBC says closures aim to meet a £500 million savings target, involve 2,000 job cuts, and Matt Brittin says they will make pound work harder.
BBC Scotland’s nightly News at Seven will end when the linear channel closes.

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Public Service Jeopardy

On 20 Oct 2026 the BBC announced it will close TV channels BBC Three and BBC Scotland and radio station Radio 4 Extra, shifting them online.
BBC staff warn closures jeopardise public-service programming commercial rivals cannot replace and seem to protect senior managers while junior staff face cuts.
The plan targets a £500 million savings goal, yet only £200 million has been cut so far.
BBC Three will move to iPlayer and YouTube, receiving investment to expand youth-focused content.

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£500m Savings Goal

On 20 Oct 2026 the BBC announced it will close TV channels BBC Three and BBC Scotland and radio station Radio 4 Extra, shifting them to digital.
BBC says closures aim to meet a £500 million savings target, involve 2,000 job cuts, and Matt Brittin says they will make pound work harder.
BBC Scotland’s nightly News at Seven will end when the linear channel closes.

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