Redundancy process suggests home of Gavin and Stacey and Fleabag could go online-only again in £500 m cuts push
The 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 £500 m and shed up to 2, 000 jobs . Continue reading...