Dr. Samir Shah, BBC's new Chair, calls for protecting public broadcasters amid streaming competition.
In his inaugural speech, Dr. Samir Shah, the new BBC Chair, stressed the urgent need to protect public service broadcasters (PSBs) like the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 from the rising competition of digital streaming services. He proposed three measures: reforming regulatory frameworks, urging streaming giants like Netflix to invest in the UK creative sector, and enforcing the recently passed Media Act to prioritize homegrown content. Shah highlighted the significant cultural and economic contributions of PSBs.
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