# Bonus: The Future Of The BBC According To Its New Boss

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Published: 2026-09-26T16:53:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0pcnjpf
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## Resource

In this bonus episode of Newscast, Laura speaks to the (relatively) new BBC Director General Matt Brittin as he looks for £500m in savings. He explains where he thinks he might find them, how he thinks the organisation should respond to changes in viewing and listening, and whether AI could or should help. A regular episode of Newscast will follow this one in your feed.

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