The broadcaster wants to move more of its children’s content online in an attempt to halt declining TV viewing numbers among young people. In contrast, Newsround’s online audience is growing and its website enjoyed two of its highest weeks ever during the lockdown period. The BBC will now be able to axe Newsround’s afternoon slot from CBBC but will still air a morning slot. It will provide daily children’s news online and the BBC wants to commission more children’s content for BBC iPlayer. An Ofcom spokeswoman said: “We agree that it makes sense for the BBC to provide more children’s content online.

Source: Irish Independent July 28, 2020 12:33 UTC