[Radio_man]

Wow! Well that’s pretty stupid if BBC set design is restricted by another broadcaster. Get S4C to have their own studio!

If you’re interested in the relationship between the BBC and S4C—and no, they don’t dictate set designs—then the articulation agreement which runs to ‘28 is quite fascinating. 

On the pres point, my understanding was that Cardiff went slightly early and spent a pretty penny so they’re reluctant to fork out for one of those screens just at the minute.

The plans for BBC Wales' main new studio would've been formulated 5 - 6 years ago, as they didn't just change studios, they moved into an entirely new, purpose built building in the centre of Cardiff during 2020. The old 1960s BBC Wales building was then demolished.
So you can understand why BBC Wales don't want to change a brand new, purpose built studio just to plonk a tower in there so they fit in with the network look. On the few occasions when they've used an AR tower it's added nothing.