📡 “BBC Blackout?” – Broadcast to Broadband: Who Gets Left Behind? Debate the future of public service broadcasting in a digital-only world.

BBC Boss Tim Davie outlined last week hos plan to switch off traditional broadcast transmissions in the 2030s, thereby he argues to ensure a 'smooth' transition to internet-only delivery of programmes.

He had to read notes for making the announcement rather than do it from his head, was this really professional when he would not allow his newsreaders the same luxury?

He says nobody in the traditional BBC audience will be left behind. We ask our listeners what about vulnerable groups who have no reliable internet access and may rely on traditional broadcasting? Such groups can include the elderly, or many of the world's poorest populations - for example people in shanty towns in the developing world).

We discuss briefly these concerns sharing quotes direct via social media comments to our page, whilst also giving a call to action for people to come and join this and any future debates on the Topical Or Slopical podcast.