BBC’s first phase of cost-cutting will hit content teams and budgets

Content will see around 100 roles cut by the end of this financial year, and a reduction of original programming across all genres, including kids.

By Ryan Tuchow

June 17, 2026

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BBC, BBC kids content, BBC layoffs, Kate Phillips, Matt Brittin

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BBC’s first phase of cost-cutting will hit content teams and budgets

Content will see around 100 roles cut by the end of this financial year, and a reduction of original programming across all genres, including kids.

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BBC’s first phase of cost-cutting will hit content teams and budgets

Content will see around 100 roles cut by the end of this financial year, and a reduction of original programming across all genres, including kids.

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