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I can't work out the politics that wont let the BBC let us keep watching what we've already paid for, but will let them charge for it again via Britbox. Surely
by benj111 8y ago
I can't work out the politics that wont let the BBC let us keep watching what we've already paid for, but will let them charge for it again via Britbox.
Surely Britbox is still going to be competing with ITV and Channel 4?
The contortions trying to marry up public service broadcasting and on demand are getting increasingly strained. A rethink is unfortunately becoming necessary.
- mattkrause 8y agoIt’s a joint venture with ITV and AMC.
- benj111 8y agoOk after further reading. Britbox currently airs in America, and is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV. Britbox are planning to launch in the UK with ITV, and possibly Channel 4. It still doesn't quite allay my concerns. The whole point of not allowing the BBC to broadcast episodes for a year is to stop it dominating the UK media landscape. Removing most (by some measures) competition doesn't seem to solve that.
- mattkrause 8y agoSure, that makes sense. I was just pointing out why ITV specifically doesn’t mind: they’re getting the money!