Scotcast

What should happen to BBC Scotland?

October 7, 2026
What should happen to BBC Scotland?

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The BBC’s new director general Matt Brittin has said that some channels and radio stations may have to go as the corporation faces a drop in licence fee payers and an audience rapidly moving online.

Martin Geissler speaks to TV industry veteran Stuart Cosgrove about whether the BBC Scotland channel could be at risk – and what impact that could have on what programmes are made.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk


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