Comment on UK traditional TV viewing sees record decline, Ofcom report says

Mex@feddit.uk ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

• thehatfox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  Well it’s always useful to back our assumptions with actual numbers.

  If these trends continue it’s going to increase pressure on the BBCs licensing model I would guess.

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  • NuPNuA@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Given that the lisence covers iPlayer and their podcast output as well it seems like they’re already adapting.

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    • thehatfox@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      But iPlayer and BBC Sounds are just one more competitor in the streaming and podcast market.

      If enough people stop watching broadcast television, the argument to maintain the TV license disappears.

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