What does the future hold for the BBC? – BBC Newsnight

What does the future of public service broadcasting look like in the twenty-first century? Is the BBC in crisis?
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The BBC’s director general, Lord Hall, has announced his summer 2020 departure.

What kind of role does public service broadcasting play in a media and entertainment field which has changed beyond recognition in recent times?

With the rising popularity of streaming services, can the BBC maintain its current model or is a move towards a subscription plan looking more likely?

Katie Razzall reports and Emily Maitlis is joined by David Dimbleby, Lord Grade and Katy Brand.

Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

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