Wednesday, October 16, 2024

More job cuts announced from BBC

 

More job cuts announced as BBC radio stations combine further bulletins and programmes

More programme and news sharing is coming to BBC Asian Network and 5 Live as the BBC announces proposals to cut dozens of radio jobs across the newsrooms.

BBC Radio 5 Live will commission a new shared overnight programme with BBC local (rather than the current deal with BBC News), whilst BBC Asian Network will take news bulletins from Radio 1 at all times, and drop content from Drivetime.

The Ankur Desai show, 60 Minutes and Asian Network News Presents will cease, losing 18 jobs.

5 Live’s overnight show will be replaced with a reshaped show commissioned by 5 Live and produced by the BBC’s Nations and Local division

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