From Deadline · Jake Kanter · · 40s
BBC Confirms BBC Three Closures
BBC Three shuts down for second time in decade to save £500m.
In brief
BBC Three shuts down for second time in decade to save £500m. BBC Three will close again in spring 2027 after BBC confirmed network closures to save £500 million ($666M). Originally reported by Deadline.
BBC Three closure confirmed
The BBC will shut down BBC Three for the second time in a decade in spring 2027 to save £500 million ($666M).
Youth network at risk
BBC Three, the youth network that produced popular shows like Fleabag and Gavin & Stacey, is in serious financial trouble.
Delayed announcement
The BBC delayed revealing the closures until late September to manage timing across multiple cuts announcements.
The one thing
BBC Three will close again in spring 2027 after BBC confirmed network closures to save £500 million ($666M).
