BBC to close BBC Three, Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels

The BBC has announced it will close the linear broadcast channels BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra in spring 2027 as part of efforts to save £500m over two years.

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Channels to close as BBC announces details of cuts

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The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

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BBC Published 20 October 2026

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close

The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

Sky Published 20 October 2026

Channels to close as BBC announces details of cuts

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