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BBC axes long-running Radio 4 show You and Yours in push towards podcasts

UK · 2026-10-08

Key takeaway

BBC axes Radio 4's 'You and Yours' after 47 years, shifting resources to podcasts and digital formats

  1. Step 1 · The triggerBBC cancels 'You and Yours' and redirects budget to podcast commissioning
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onincumbent production staff, studio suppliers, and freelance contributors lose scheduled-radio contract volume
  3. Step 3 · Knock-ondisplaced suppliers compete for a smaller pool of BBC audio commissions, compressing day rates and contract margins
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youaudio-production SMEs with concentrated public-broadcaster exposure face revenue gaps and must restructure cost base or find new buyers

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Source: theguardian.com

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