BBC Breakfast is among the high-profile programmes facing the axe after the new director general unveiled plans to slash £80 million from TV, radio and news output as part of sweeping cuts across the corporation.
Massive Savings Plan
Former Google executive Matt Brittin revealed his proposals in a staff email today, stating that the BBC must become 'simpler and faster' going forward, with changes due to take effect in September. The BBC chief made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, saying: 'We will reduce commissioning spend across Content, News and Nations by around £80 million in 2027–28 and review our broadcast TV channels and radio network portfolio as audiences move online.'
Shows Affected
Under the cuts, BBC Breakfast will no longer broadcast on Sunday mornings, while The World Tonight, which has aired on Radio 4 since 1956, is to be scrapped entirely. Also facing the chop are Midnight News and Money Box Live, while Radio 5 will see its airtime reduced.
The shake-up is also expected to result in further beloved shows, series and radio programmes being cancelled later this year and into next year.
Job Losses
It is understood that between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs will be lost at the broadcaster, with Brittin claiming the measures will deliver savings of £160 million.
