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General · 2 hours ago

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra to shut next spring

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra to shut next spring

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BBC director general Matt Brittin announced on Tuesday that BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra will close next spring. The closures are part of the BBC's plan to save £500m over two years. BBC Three and BBC Scotland will live on in iPlayer, and Radio 4 Extra shows will move to BBC Sounds.

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