CBBC to abandon TV by 2025, announces BBC Director General Tim Davie

Davie claims that younger audiences are turning to other streaming channels, such as Disney+ and Netflix, for their content rather than CBBC

CBBC will stop broadcasting on TV by 2025, BBC Director General Tim Davie confirmed today.

Explaining the move, Davie stated that younger audiences are turning to other streaming channels, such as Disney+ and Netflix, to watch their content.

He also announced that BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra would be shutting down.

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