THE BBC confirmed to the Bulletin this morning that from May 30th ex-patriates
in the Balearics will no longer be able to receive BBC programming because
they have ended their deal with SKY tv.
In a cost-cutting exercise BBC programmes will now be broadcast on the corporation's own satellite which has a much reduced coverage area or footprint
there by pulling the plug on BBC in the Balearics.
The move will affect hundreds of ex-patriates who for the last four years have been receiving BBC programmes through SKY Digital.
The only bright spot is that some radio programmes may be unaffected.
Today the Bulletin has launched a campaign to try to persuade the BBC to alter
their decision under which ex-patriates would pay the standard licence fee in return
for the full package.
Please send us your thoughts and comments.
END OF BBC IN MAJORCA - LATEST UPDATE
BBC DIGITAL MOVE, DISH SWITCH
13/03/2003 00:00
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