BBC Four and CBBC are expected to move online to the iPlayer
As part of the BBC's plans to become “digital-first”, BBC Four and CBBC will end as linear TV channels.
Whilst , Radio 4 Extra could become available on the BBC Sounds service only.Director-general Tim Davie announced to staff on Thursday that 1,000 jobs will be cut across the public-funded part of the corporation. “Driven by the desire to make life and society better for our licence fee payers and customers in every corner of the UK and beyond. They want us to keep the BBC relevant and fight for something that in 2022 is more important than ever.The first phase of savings represents £500 million annual savings and reinvestment. As part of this, £200 million will contribute to the £285 million annual funding gap by 2027/28 created by the licence fee freeze.
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