Episode 27: BBC Three Is Closing Again. Has the BBC Lost Its Way?

BBC Three is heading off our television screens for a second time, with BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra also set to lose their linear broadcasts as the BBC looks to save £500 million. But is moving everything online really the answer? In this episode, Rob Francis reflects on BBC Three’s legacy, the programmes that helped launch some of Britain’s best-loved comedy talent, and what these closures mean for the future of public service broadcasting. With thousands of jobs potentially at risk and questions mounting over the BBC’s funding, Rob shares his thoughts on whether the corporation is making the right decisions, or risking the very creativity that makes it special.