BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra to close amid savings drive

The BBC has announced plans to close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra as it seeks to save £500m over two years.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM EDT · How we use AI

The BBC has announced that BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra will close, according to BBC News.

The closures come as the corporation continues its effort to save £500m over two years.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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