It seems that the writing is on the wall for the BBC’s alternative music station 6 Music, as well as the BBC Asian Network, and the services may vanish next year.
Director General Mark Thompson announced the proposed closure as part of a strategy review released today. There will also be a cull of a sizable chunk of the BBC online content, reported job cuts, and a number of other cutbacks.
You can read the full report, and also “Have Your Say” to the BBC Trust: BBC Strategic Review.
The proposals now undergo a 12 week public scrutiny period.
The “Save 6 Music” Facebook Group now has over 91,000 members.
