BBC May Close Some Channels to Save Money
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Vocabulary
on-demand services ɑn dɪˈmænd ˈsɜrvɪsɪz noun phrase
entertainment or content that you can watch or listen to whenever you want, not at a set time
Many people use on-demand services instead of watching live TV.
audience behavior ˈɔdiəns bɪˈheɪvjər noun phrase
the way that people who watch or listen to television and radio programs act and make choices
Audience behavior is changing fast.
live broadcasts laɪv ˈbrɔdˌkæsts noun phrase
television or radio programs that are shown at the same time they are happening, not recorded earlier
Fewer people watch live broadcasts.
Article
The BBC is the British television and radio company. It needs to save money. The director general is Matt Brittin. He says some TV channels and radio stations may close. The BBC wants to spend money on new services. People watch television differently now. Many people use on-demand services instead of watching live TV.
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