Government weighing whether to continue fund that covers costs of kids’ shows for public service broadcasters
British children could miss out on the next Peppa Pig or Bob the Builder if the government decides to stop subsidising television shows for young audiences, according to kids’ TV presenters.
They are warning that many distinctly British programmes for children could vanish from screens if ministers choose to cut funding for UK-made kids’ programmes later this month.
This article was amended on Saturday 9 October. The article originally said Konnie Huq was the longest-serving Blue Peter presenter; she is the longest-serving female presenter of the show. This has been corrected.