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Campaign to save BBC Four launched as channel could be scrapped to save £50m

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Television Programme: Sherlock Favourite Detectives with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. CPPM53 (Season 1)
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BBC Four could be scrapped as the corporation plans to focus its money on developing high quality new dramas.

The closure of smaller television channels is being considered to help the BBC free up more money that it can spend on creating TV shows like Poldark, Sherlock and Wolf Hall.

Axing BBC Four will reportedly save the broadcaster £50 million as it aims to compete with US networks and online streaming services such as Netflix and HBO.

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