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The disgruntled viewer s initial letter, first reported by the Daily Telegraph, accused the BBC of constantly trying to lure younger audiences at the expense of older ones.
It read: If the Corporation is keen on fairness and inclusivity, perhaps representing those who are major consumers of television would be a good place to start.
Julian Knight, chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, branded the BBC s response bizarre and inadequate .
As a solely online channel, BBC Three created hits like the series Normal People (pictured), which was the BBC s most streamed programme on iPlayer last year, racking up an impressive 63million views
We won’t make shows for older people, says BBC . as it pumps £40m into channel aimed at young
The declaration on programmes aimed at over-50s contrasts starkly with annual plan to make entertainment that appeals to under-35s
6 April 2021 • 9:00pm
The revelation came in a response to a letter written to Tim Davie, new director general of the BBC
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The BBC will not make programmes aimed specifically at older viewers because their tastes are too varied, the corporation has said.
Instead, the over-50s are urged to enjoy shows made for a “general audience”.