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.
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The BBC will close its BBC Three and BBC Scotland television channels in the spring as part of efforts to save £500 million over two years, transitioning both to online-only formats on iPlayer. Additionally, Radio 4 Extra will also close, with its content available on BBC Sounds. BBC director-general Matt Brittin emphasized the need for tough choices to make every pound work harder amid cost pressures.