A two-tier licence fee that allows viewers to chose to upgrade to 'premium' television could be introduced as part of plans by new BBC boss Tim Davie, reports suggest. Meanwhile, staple BBC shows such as EastEnders and Blue Peter, as well as BBC News, could remain on a cut-price 'basics' package, reports The Sun. It comes as Mr Davie, who took over as the BBC's new director general last week, looks at a new funding model for the corporation. Which shows could go 'premium' and which shows could be included on the basics package? It comes as Mr Davie is understood to be keen to shake off criticism that the BBC is too left-wing.

Source: Daily Mail September 06, 2020 13:55 UTC