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BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year

The Guardian UK · 20 October 2026 at 15:54

BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year

Corporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500m UK politics live – latest updates The BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in spring 2027 as part of cost-cutting measures.

In addition, about 100 jobs will be cut at BBC News, as the corporation faces pressure to make savings of £500m by 2028.

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BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year

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