[bilky asko]

Very sceptical of that "report". Why would the action result in people switching to GB news? most who are going to switch would have already done So. And even to suggest people would switch to Talk TV? I'm afraid there is not much logic in that.

Also with the claims of footage no longer being produced, this makes hardly any sense, the BBC is not closing down overseas. Reports will still be produced. The same argument can be made with the claim about local content. As far as I am aware only one region is going.

In short this report will not change anything.

If the channel is becoming more like BBC World News and less focussed on UK content, then it's natural people who are losing that content will drift and look for something else. That will include channels like GB News and Talk TV.

You seem to have misunderstood the bit about the footage being lost - it's no good if the footage is all from international stories if you need footage for UK stories.

I think you've also misunderstood the bit about regional content - the channel currently features slots that have a lot of regional packages showcased to a national audience - regional stories that deserve a wider airing. This sort of thing is going with the new merged channel.

I am not sure what knowing people who are being made redundant has to do with anything. I understand it might stir emotions, but that is irrelevant in terms of the discussion. Unless they have explained to you why the Guardian is correct. And if that is the case I have not seen a sufficient explanation. I can only refer you to the end of the Guardian article which has a statement from the BBC. This suggests the "report" has no foundation and I have to say I do agree. There is more than one person that works for the broadcaster here and not all share the views of the Guardian. Such arrogance has already closed down two forums, but alas I will leave you to your echo chamber. Will the last one out please turn out the light.....

Of course the BBC are going to defend what they're doing, they're wanting these changes to go ahead. You seem to be very willing to disparage the article (which is reporting a yet to be released report) based on a very short BBC statement.