BBC channel closures slammed as ‘act of mindless vandalism’ as media figures react

22-10-2026

Television executives, talent and media figures have expressed their dismay that UK public service broadcaster the BBC is to close the linear services of BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra in spring 2027.…

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