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BBC director general calls TV licence 'yesterday's model'
Published Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The BBC's global audience has grown to reach over half a billion people every week for the first time since contemporary records began.
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The BBC's new leadership is openly discussing the need for a fundamental change to its funding model, highlighting the challenges of the current licence fee system and potential alternatives.
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