BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal
Plan follows pressure on broadcaster to put more content on platform, but raises questions about licence fee
TL;DR
- BBC is under pressure to produce more content for YouTube to reach younger viewers.
- Plans could be announced soon, with some content released first on YouTube.
- The move aims to counter YouTube's growing dominance in media consumption.
- There are concerns about whether content made for YouTube will be funded by the license fee.
- The deal might also affect commercial broadcasters and global advertisers.
- YouTube has a larger reach in the UK than the BBC for short-term viewing, though the BBC leads in longer viewing sessions.
- Some within the BBC are wary of the deal, concerned about viewer recognition and the dominance of US tech companies.
- Patricia Hidalgo supports putting children's programming on YouTube but notes concerns about US-based content diverting UK children.