# BBC Cuts BBC Three and Scotland Channels

> BBC to shut BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to save £500m.
- Title: BBC Cuts BBC Three and Scotland Channels | Shortify
- Summary: BBC to shut BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to save £500m. BBC will close BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels in spring to save £500m ($670m) over…
- Keywords: bbc, bbc three, bbc scotland, cost cuts, streaming, iplayer, Cuts, Three, Scotland, Channels, The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bbc-three-scotland-radio-close-cost-cuts-1236736155
- Author: Lily Ford
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:39:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bbc, bbc three, bbc scotland, cost cuts, streaming, iplayer
## BBC Cuts
The BBC is aiming to save over £500m ($670m) in two years.
## Channels Closing
BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels will close in spring, becoming online only.
## Additional Cuts
Radio 4 Extra will also close as part of the cost-saving measures.
## Key takeaway

BBC will close BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels in spring to save £500m ($670m) over two years.