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VLV regrets BBC 3 will move to on-line
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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) has put out a statement deeply regretting “that the Trust, having consulted widely, has chosen to ignore the results of that consultation. We believe that facts should have a greater role in a decision than what the Trust terms ‘intuitive force’; and the facts are that much of the audience will be lost by this move.”
They continue, “We also have serious concerns about the proposal to invest in developing online-first content. As a public service broadcaster, funded by the licence payer, we believe that content funded by the licence fee should be universally available on terrestrial television. The BBC needs to be careful that it is not creating a situation that strengthens the arguments of those who believe it should be funded by some form of pay-to-view.’
A statement today on the Trust’s web site states: ”The BBC Trust has formally approved proposals to move BBC Three online, and has set conditions to ensure that younger audiences continue to be well served, in its final decision on a package of proposals from the BBC published today. “Trustees concluded that that there is clear public value in moving BBC Three online, as independent evidence shows younger audiences are watching more online and watching less linear TV. The move will also contribute to the significant savings the BBC is currently making.
“The decision follows a detailed and rigorous assessment that began in January 2015, which has included two public consultations, audience research, and a wide range of independent evidence."
The channel will effectively go online-only from February 2016
More information at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/news/press_releases/2015/service_changes_decision
DATELINE: 26 November, 2015
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