The watchdog's annual report also says older audiences are switching off at the fastest rate ever.
  • thehatfox@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    Well it’s always useful to back our assumptions with actual numbers.

    If these trends continue it’s going to increase pressure on the BBCs licensing model I would guess.

    • NuPNuA@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Given that the lisence covers iPlayer and their podcast output as well it seems like they’re already adapting.

      • thehatfox@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        But iPlayer and BBC Sounds are just one more competitor in the streaming and podcast market.

        If enough people stop watching broadcast television, the argument to maintain the TV license disappears.