Originally Posted by OLD BOY

This was published in December 2022.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...rector-general

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Davie said the BBC was committed to live broadcasting but Britons should prepare for the closure of many standalone channels and radio stations by the 2030s: “Over time this will mean fewer linear broadcast services and a more tailored joined-up online offer.”

The future will involve “bringing the BBC together in a single offer”, possibly in the form of one app combining everything from television programmes to local news coverage and educational material. This could ultimately see the end of distinct brands such as BBC One or BBC Radio 4, although the programmes they currently air could continue online.

I see Freely as being an intermediate step towards a streaming only future. I acknowledge that you see it differently.

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I accept that you have a mental block on any notion of change, jfman, so I am not going around in yet another circle. The arguments have all been had. Just stand back and watch what happens.