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More Layoffs Hit BBC Kids Department As CBBC Production Revamped
BBC Children's is making redundancies to CBBC Studio production, which used to be called The Broom Cupboard.
A consultation in Salford’s Media City has started and 11 roles are set to be closed after a decision was made to outsource the presentation links between shows on the popular kids channel, we are told. These presentation links used to take place in the iconic Broom Cupboard but are now done in the CBBC Studio, as channel favorites like Hacker T Dog announce shows and take part in mini skits. Speaking yesterday at RTS London, former BBC Chair Richard Sharp said Director General Tim Davie needs to keep making “tough” decisions in order for the corporation to be able to spend more on TV shows.
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