by GoldenStreet » 15 May 2020, 16:59
Of course, as we know, such proposals always make for good press headlines, particularly in the light of the eventual reintroduction of the licence fee to the over-75s, i.e. the older audience.
As you suggest, Iain, in the context of existing content, this shouldn't really constitute a major crisis, but perhaps raises understandable concerns as to the prospects for future commissions, without a natural home, having to compete for broadcasting time elsewhere.
Possibly, one can a draw a parallel with the 2010 proposal to close Radio 6 Music which, happily, is still with us and now reaching its biggest ever audience, according to latest figures. Of course, it does cater for the younger listener!
Bill