The BBC has axed programmes such as Live at the Apollo, Blankety Blank, and Celebrity Mastermind. This move is part of new Director-General Matt Brittin's strategy to cut £100m from the corporation's content budget.
The cuts come ahead of next year's charter renewal. The BBC is also reportedly attempting to address the difference between the 94 per cent of adults who use its services and the 80 per cent who pay the licence fee.
Independent readers have expressed varied opinions on the cuts and the licence fee. Some commenters stated they have stopped paying the fee, opting for streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime instead. Others supported the BBC's shift towards niche content, while some suggested advertising could be a solution.