How can traditional British TV survive the US streaming giants

Just before Christmas, the BBC’s director general hosted a lunch at the Charlotte Street Hotel in London, gathering top TV creatives and executives to discuss the industry’s future amid a funding crisis exacerbated by global streaming competition. During the conversation, a proposal emerged to merge BBC Studios with Channel 4 to create a more formidable entity against major platforms like Disney Plus and Netflix, though another attendee dismissed the idea. This exchange highlights a growing sentiment within the industry that all options should be considered to preserve British television.

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