Staff fears grow that BBC will shut its Three and Scotland channels next week

A major redundancy process has begun within the BBC’s TV and streaming division, raising concerns that popular channels like BBC Three and BBC Scotland could transition to online-only formats as part of sweeping cost-cutting measures. The corporation’s leadership, including director general Tim Davie, has signaled that traditional linear TV and radio services may face further reductions amid shifting audience habits. Staff are bracing for an announcement next week outlining plans to save hundreds of millions of pounds, potentially leading to significant job losses. The move underscores the BBC’s push to adapt to digital consumption while grappling with financial pressures.

Redundancy process suggests home of Gavin and Stacey and Fleabag could go online-only again in £500m cuts pushThe BBC has started a redundancy process in its TV and streaming division, heightening staff fears that Matt Brittin will announce the closure of the poorly performing BBC Three and BBC Scotland channels next week.The corporation’s director general, who has repeatedly said that linear TV and radio services may have to shut as audiences move online, is expected to inform staff on Wednesday of the latest stage of a plan to save £500m and shed up to 2,000 jobs. Continue reading...