THE BBC is pumping out even more repeats as it tries to save money. It has put extra re-runs on all of its three main TV channels as part of a £1billion cost-cutting drive this year.
There was a 22 per cent increase in repeat programming alone on BBC One, the National Audit Office reports. But despite the flood of re-runs viewers still have to fork out the full £159 for their TV licence.
Further cutbacks next year will probably mean even more repeats, the report adds. But NAO head Gareth Davies warned: “The BBC must ensure its savings plans do not further erode its position with audiences.” The corporation has been battling a falling audience share as it faces competition from streaming services such as Netflix.
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