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http://www.a516digital.com/2018/09/could-uktv-be-sacrificed-in-bid-to.html
An article from the excellent A516 Digital website suggests that there may be a possibility that UKTV could be scrapped in order to allow the BBC to collaborate in a Netflix rival. Or to summarise BBC Studios keeps about 50% of the channels on air, and Discovery take the other 50% of channels.
It'll be an interesting move if it comes to fruition. Certainly they'd be silly to scrap the likes of Dave, Gold or Drama. But certainly what's the value of keeping the likes of W, Home or Eden on air long term? Not much if you ask me. Certainly it's probably in the BBC's interests to invest in such a service, although we all remember Project Kangaroo. As noted Discovery inherited Scripps' share of UKTV, and nothing has been said as to whether they would have kept their stake within the venture.
Thoughts anyone?
An article from the excellent A516 Digital website suggests that there may be a possibility that UKTV could be scrapped in order to allow the BBC to collaborate in a Netflix rival. Or to summarise BBC Studios keeps about 50% of the channels on air, and Discovery take the other 50% of channels.
It'll be an interesting move if it comes to fruition. Certainly they'd be silly to scrap the likes of Dave, Gold or Drama. But certainly what's the value of keeping the likes of W, Home or Eden on air long term? Not much if you ask me. Certainly it's probably in the BBC's interests to invest in such a service, although we all remember Project Kangaroo. As noted Discovery inherited Scripps' share of UKTV, and nothing has been said as to whether they would have kept their stake within the venture.
Thoughts anyone?