BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to close next year

Multiple outlets report the BBC will shut down the BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels next year amid cuts to services. The items do not give further details on timing or scope.

Timeline

1. 20 Oct, 13:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 20 Oct, 13:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 20 Oct, 13:10 UTCBBC Scotland TV channel closure reported amid cuts
4. 20 Oct, 13:10 UTCThe Guardian covers BBC Three and Scotland closures

Top sources

• scotlandGoogle Trends
• BBC Three To Be Switched Off For Second Time, As BBC Confirms TV & Radio Network ClosuresDeadline
• BBC Three Among Linear Services Set to Close as Broadcaster Looks for SavingsVariety
• BBC Scotland TV channel to close amid cuts to servicesBBC
• BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to closeBBC