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 Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA 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”.