BBC axes long-running Radio 4 show You and Yours in push towards podcasts
Summary
BBC Radio 4 is ending the long-running consumer rights show You and Yours after more than 50 years as part of a £500m cost-cutting plan. The BBC plans to create new, podcast-friendly programmes focused on ideas, technology, and AI while expanding some existing shows.Key Facts
- You and Yours, a consumer rights show on BBC Radio 4, will be cancelled.
- This change is part of BBC's plan to save £500 million and shift towards digital and podcast content.
- Other Radio 4 shows ending include Thinking Allowed, Free Thinking, The Artificial Human, and The World Tonight.
- Two new weekly programmes will replace some cancelled shows, focusing on big ideas and technology, including AI.
- Start the Week and In Our Time will have longer episodes to cover ideas and technology topics.
- BBC Radio 5 Live will reduce spending on sports podcasts to fund new shows.
- BBC wants to create shows that work well on both traditional airwaves and digital platforms like podcasts.
- BBC staff and unions will be involved during the consultation period about these changes.
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