BBC to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in 2027

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The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.

The decision comes as the corporation bids to save £500m by 2028.

In addition, BBC News will cut just over 100 roles, with a total value of around £5.5m, corporation staff have been told.

A number of roles will also be cut as a result of the broadcast closures, including ten in Scotland. However, BBC Scotland will remain available on iPlayer.

A BBC statement said: "Today's changes were announced to staff this morning. It means: BBC Scotland will remain a channel on iPlayer. Content will also be available on BBC One and BBC Two in Scotland.

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