EAS Scenario - The BBC's Final Closedown in 2028 (MOCK)

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

fact: BBC is older than ITV, Channel 4, Sky, and all other UK broadcasters.

[@CypherSonic]

not really news, everyone knows theyre the oldest broadcaster in the world

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

oh, makes sense

[@superplushtiman7ti075]

I mean 13 regenerated in the centenary special

[@cbschannel1cuba]

Alternative Ending: What if BBC and Channel 4 merge? (AMTV theory)

[@kitsonicko]

The BBC Been Around for Over a Century!

[@DilanCommunications]

The fact that you used the correct national anthem that the bbc uses

[@jackcrawford3921]

In an alternative universe, the BBC still exists but is now commercially funded, meaning BBC1 and BBC2 join ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 in showing adverts during and in between programmes

[@RW-nr6bh]

With the BBC as a massive well established brand taking a huge slice of advertising revenue, crippling the other commercial channels.

[@aguttridge4485]

@@RW-nr6bh They already show adverts on their channels outside the UK, and on UKTV in the UK

[@boahneelassmal]

everyone mad for paying for a TV license. personally, I'd rather pay than to have the media Landscape of the US here...

[@LentaChorum]

Trust me, The beeb are following in your footsteps.

[@davidhooper1767]

Channel 4 manages just fine without any of the money from the licence.

[@jaycee330]

People still watch over the air television?

[@me-myself-i787]

0:00 "No choice" They could make ads, or they could charge people who use their services. Although, I'm sure the BBC would do this first, in an attempt to convince the public that the TV licence is really necessary.

[@omega_AH]

or depending which party is the government in 2028, the beeb could convince them for more funding

[@omega_AH]

or just either try to convince the government for more funding (with some very sneaky political meddling, which is sadly the only way i think can work) or wait for the next general election (in which labour would definitely win)

[@OtakuLogan2017]

BBC would swear against using ads.

[@supermarionugget8657]

​@@OtakuLogan2017 we don't need the British propaganda ministry anyway

[@OtakuLogan2017]

@@supermarionugget8657 Everyone in the world does propaganda. It is how we survive.

[@aguttridge4485]

This would never happen. They might close some services, but if the licence fee was scrapped, the BBC would become a commercial broadcaster and start showing adverts, like they already do in other countries outside the UK, and on UKTV in the UK

[@VermyScrubs]

Meanwhile at ITV: POP OUT THE CHAMPAGNE LADS THE BEEB IS FINALLY GONE

[@f_worst_nightmare4499]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tylerfraser5019]

that would mean britbox will be fully owned by itv (since bbc and itv both made it)

[@spreadthetruth90]

channel 4: let’s go the bbc is gone we can finally step up as a major british broadcaster!

[@RealJoBoGamer]

Lmao

[@rafaeljoaquincalzada]

UKTV: There is nothing we can do.

[@JMundy168]

I'd play the "slow" Anthem, in its final moments, makes it sound like it's really dying and it's no fluke. And say something like "We regret to announce the imminent closure of the British Broadcasting Corporation".

[@mateochannel523]

BBC farewell M counter because yes 2:02 Start (11 55) 2:48 Moved (11 56) 3:48 Moved (damn its 11 59 already?)

[@sola_is_chilling]

Who would pick up doctor who though? Because it couldn't just be abandoned, it's like scrapping the national anthem! That would be a conundrum.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Doctor Who is sold to Netflix.

[@adamtouil8055]

@@OtakuLogan2017 omg no NOOO!!

[@LachlanMcneil]

@@OtakuLogan2017actually…. Disney+ will now own it fully

[@tayzz-official]

​@@OtakuLogan2017it's already part owned to disney plus

[@OtakuLogan2017]

@@tayzz-official exactly

[@tylerfraser5019]

i just know that if tv license goes and so does bbc, there will be riots in the streets

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Hey we still have ITV and Channel 4, right? And not forgetting Sky and TNT?

[@tylerfraser5019]

@@OtakuLogan2017 I’m talking about bbc die hards

[@f_worst_nightmare4499]

@@tylerfraser5019 the only think i care about from the bbc is house of games and race across the world, have no remote interest in any other shows lol

[@tylerfraser5019]

And I have a feeling people who watch Doctor who are gonna be very pissed

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Disney Plus.@@tylerfraser5019

[@stephenguppy7882]

The only reason it is the nation's oldest broadcaster is because for its first 51 years of its existence, no competition ( apart from Radio Luxembourg) was allowed to be broadcast in the UK.

[@crashlogger4283]

I believe the BBC will outlive Television and Radio as we know them, due to the importance and recognition it has acquired globally. On top of that, broadcast television and radio are massive hindrances on the electromagnetic spectrum, hogging up valuable bands with rather inefficient and often rubbish usage. But this is a great mock of how this hypothetical would go!

[@ArtieArchives]

You better be wrong

[@DaveMuirhead]

In Eire, if I'm not mistaken, RTE is funded by a mixture of licensing and commercials. Maybe that's an idea for the BBC in future?

[@BHAFC-5]

Maybe

[@mliam0709]

UK is a big enough market for a commercial version of the BBC to survive exclusively on advertising revenue.

[@jaycee330]

One of two things will happen. 1) BBC goes commercial, like ITV, 4, and 5 before it, or 2) A permanent tax will be levied on the entire population to pay for it.

[@litlblkhouse]

Of all the EAS "scenarios" I have seen, this is probably the likeliest to happen if the government isn't careful enough.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

You heard it here first Mr Sunak!

[@litlblkhouse]

Well it looks like Sunak is out. Labour just won the election. BBC saved!!!!🎉

[@TheMandyTelevision]

S4C: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Aardman: I can't... It's over!

[@yourlocalartist_507]

Seeing on screen "1922-2028" seems kind of sad to me

[@theskywalker75]

From here, a commercially funded replacement, rtvuk, launches. It is funded by advertising, but only between programmes.

[@89higginsa]

As bad as the BBC is at the moment, I would never wish it to be sold off. Any selling will inevitably mean selling and increasing the influence of the rich and already powerful! Reform it

[@pakistan_aviation]

literally after 106 years

[@Jeannette-op5qe]

At last someone has listened to us , oh , I think I too will Pop open some champagne !!YA!! YE HAR!!

[@PTV_Entertainment24]

What about my Euro 2028?!

[@EGGSSS-z7o]

Request: EAS Scenario - The End of Nickelodeon (MOCK)

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Dare.

[@fasseahkamran2024]

And of course a thank you to all of our viewers who watched our wide range of programs on all of our channels from BBC 1 to BBC Radio 5 Live

[@ArtieArchives]

Would this affect the cable network BBC America in the US? The channel is co-owned by AMC Networks.

[@dorothytheuyfanatic5118]

A closedown won’t be surprising for years to come, but of the decline of TV broadcasting. Even if an event like this happens though, BBC will live on as an iconic brand for years to come.

[@NewRepublicMapper]

One thing that make it inaccurate is that the use of Gill Sans instead of BBC Reith

[@OtakuLogan2017]

That's why it's a mock!

[@TakeoverPodcast1]

I sort of think a national broadcaster publicly funded is important during a time of mass misinformation. News/entertainment without the interference of appealing to advertisers agenda is needed.

[@CantEscape1.4M]

Wow. The TV licence is already £200/year.

[@garyturner5739]

Not quite but it's getting there.

[@iana6713]

Imagine the headlines in the Daily Mail and the Telegraph... This would be their wildest dreams fulfilled! Ugh.

[@ivanhardy-Birt1124]

But who will play the national anthem now when a royal dies , also loosing the bbc app would be a pain, hopefully its sold off

[@OtakuLogan2017]

ITV already do this.

[@ivanhardy-Birt1124]

@@OtakuLogan2017 they do, I've never seen a clip of them playing it for queen Elizabeth or Prince Philip

[@Colton876]

I guess ITV was partying about this

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

but will ITV ever shutted down for the last time?

[@MaxHeartLeigh]

​@@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7no. They will be putting on xenesr Dance song

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

...

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

they actually going to close by 2027

[@MaxHeartLeigh]

@@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7 Then Channel 4 will be celebrating

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

The British Broadcasting Corporation is about to close down for the very last time

[@zachsworld6242]

The National Anthem sounds a lot like “My Country Tis Of Thee!”

[@freddygalvin1956]

imagine they straight up returned the next day because they were just April fooling us 💀 because they closed down at midnight on the 31st of march meaning it would be the start of April Fools Day.

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

And of course a thank you to all of our viewers who watched our wide range of programs on all of our channels from BBC 1 to BBC Radio Scotland

[@user-yk1wj6qg6y]

Noooo I love those

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

I'd like to take these final moments just to say a massive thank you to every one who made the BBC what it was over the years

[@flamingsword5951]

BBC: *shutdowns* ITV and Channel 4: LET’S F***ING GO!!!

[@travel4gaming]

No more doctor who for me😢

[@Tardis2004-y6o]

The BBC would sell their famous shows including Doctor Who to other UK Broadcasters like ITV or Channel 4.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Nah we're selling it to Sky Box Office

[@Tardis2004-y6o]

If Sky owned Doctor Who: There will be Sky News reports instead of BBC News reports. The CGI will be a bit better. It will be harder to get the Cast and production team.

[@andrewswift9039]

Doctor Who won't exist. Axed for a second and final time in 2025

[@jamez4826xmas]

Blue Peter's It Will Be Gone Too

[@JMundy168]

Or I'd do it Greek style and have a government minister announce the closure themself, out of the blue..But that broadcaster reopened two years later so....

[@carlainyonga7009]

It is unlikely that the BBC will ever be abolished.

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

After over a century of broadcasting on television and radio

[@RevStaplehurst]

"The British National Anthem of the United Kingdom??". Bloody hell us Brits just say "National Anthem" 😉

[@tedwardtaylortv]

I hope the BBC finds another way to continue after March 2028.

[@mliam0709]

I suspect it will. Huge potential to earn advertising revenue.

[@jaycee330]

@@mliam0709 Commercials or a permanant tax on the population. That's its only other options.

[@superplushtiman7ti075]

You know what is odd This is actually likely

[@MasonTheNumbersandLoreFan]

I will extend it.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

No.

[@MasonTheNumbersandLoreFan]

@@OtakuLogan2017 HOW DARE YOU ! [sfc]

[@OtakuLogan2017]

@@MasonTheNumbersandLoreFan How Dare I?

[@jamesmt142]

You could outsource News and Current Affairs to GB News to save money, then brand it "The News At Ten from GB News" then you could have Farage instead of NewsNight. Should be good.

[@jamez4826xmas]

Meanwhile On Channel 5:BBC Is Gone Pop Out Our Coke And Beer And Also Champagne We Are Going To Celebrate

[@daividhamilton3077]

Meanwhile... ITV: 📈📈📈 Pop: 📈📈📈 STV: 📈📈📈

[@Abahamutwilldestroyyou]

Well pop is a children channel,what difference would be made?

[@ElectroLiteanimatons]

Pop is shutting down next year

[@Abahamutwilldestroyyou]

@@ElectroLiteanimatons WHAT?!What's next,CBBC And Cbeebies?

[@ArtieArchives]

​@@ElectroLiteanimatonsWait why

[@ElectroLiteanimatons]

@@ArtieArchives cuz kids watch tv online more

[@deathtoll5000x]

Who's here after the Huw Edwards conviction?

[@Rockstarenergyf1team]

"this is ITV after the bbc has shut down we will relocate our channels to fill in the gap for example itv one will occupy bbc one transmissions itv two will occupy bbc two and of course ITV three Will occupy ITV one former place so now the future of television is ours"

[@JeannetteManchester]

I. Can't waite. For. The. B. B. C . To end that. BLOODY. Licence fee... Thank God.

[@KayaDaGamer]

Why would the BBC shutdown on my birthday 😭

[@kiti_cat524]

0:36 so for my 19th birthday i got a closedown

[@zarielcolon3126]

BBC is Dusty Crophopper's home.

[@Dw-rs9ed]

i think even if the lisence is abolished the bbc would just become like itv, or become a streaming service

[@RainbowDashFan364]

The song the time has come ( pichachus goodbye) will be perfect send off.

[@NitrogenProot]

Wouldn’t they just decide to play ads instead?

[@OtakuLogan2017]

They could've privatized it, but instead the UK being the UK they chose the nuclear option, a total shutdown.

[@jonathanpaylor6006]

They could but the licence fee is cheaper, people pay more for ITV etc every time they go to the shops and buy something that is advertised.

[@SegaChann3l]

Meanwhile at ITV: POP OUT THE CHAMPAGNE LADS THE BEEB IS FINALLY GONE Meanwhile at Channel 4: is EastEnders over or can we have it? Meanwhile at Channel 5: Beeb-Eee-Cee is gone! Now we can air EastEnders on CBS! Meanwhile at BritBox: am i dead or can Paramount have it with ITV? Meanwhile at UKTV: *dies in beebeecee* Meanwhile at BBC: WAIT! THEY, THE ADVERTERS CAN FUND! HELL YEAH LETS GO GET THE FULL BOTTLES! Meanwhile back at Channels 4 and 5: DAAAAAAMN! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT! Meanwhile at Adverters UK: lets not fund Beeb, they are dead. Meanwhile back at BBC: HOLLLLYYYYYY! Meanwhile back at Channels 4 and 5: SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT! From there on, Channels 4 and 5 fought for EastEnders, until Warners Discovery got it in 2028, the same year.

[@BHAFC-5]

Why does the voice sound like Jezza? With the clock

[@jaycee330]

Eh, BBC wouldn't close, they would just resort to commercials same as the other channels.

[@JMundy168]

Who'd take over the Eurovision participation? ITV?

[@2038Ounnak]

Likely Challenge on Sky- actually no it’s Channel 4…

[@frankieepurr]

Funny how france and Spain are doing well without a license

[@sparshsstory]

NOOOOO MR TUMBLE

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Peeps why the heck are we panicking...can you even read? Do you even know what "MOCK" means?

[@alexanderarce3341]

Request: EAS the closedown of CNN and/or ESPN

[@mistidawn76]

I Don't Think BBC Will Ever Shut Down

[@garyturner5739]

Can't wait for this.

[@Staples_Dev]

CBBC: Aw Man!

[@fsbayer]

Tenure doesn't rhyme with manure btw m8

[@mixtapesfrommylatepartner]

Ten-your, Ten-ya. Let's call the whole thing off.

[@Sheffield_Steve]

One can only hope!

[@ayounglivelysoulinanoldtir3512]

well, if it ever happend, i definately would'nt care tuppence about it, because i don't even watch TV these days!, just videos on you tube. im more of a music person! anyway, why can't they just accept ads, like everyone else?!?

[@josh404h]

@mike_mcgb What are you talking about it 'ended in disaster'? RTE has always been part funded by advertising. Their channels today are structured the same as they were in the 90s.

[@NiddNetworks]

It's an interesting prospect, and not badly done with the visuals - but going from the first terrible quality recording, to the final close-down read by a better audio quality, but absolutely AWFUL AI voice totally ruined the whole video for me I'm afraid. There are plenty of voice actors around places like Fiverrr, or even on here, who would provide high quality, authentic voicework. Sorry to be critical; but I hope you find it in the spirit it was meant; constructive opinion!

[@OtakuLogan2017]

It's a mock so I don't care lol.

[@NiddNetworks]

@@OtakuLogan2017 totally understand. My only point is the visuals are actually really compelling - but the audio isn't and that leads to a big disconnect.... Not as big as the Beeb shutting down in 4y from now. Wonder if you're actually accurate.

[@GoanimatorGuyvgcputtp]

He did not until 2028

[@legitusername-zl7to]

BBC bout to show BBC out live cause they bout to live on adult content now

[@SoullessliiMai]

ayo what

[@SegaChann3l]

If Disney owned Doctor Who: There will be DLife Breaking Bits and FOX News reports instead of BBC News reports. The CGI will be a bit better. It will be harder to get the Cast and production team.

[@scottpeacock5492]

This may be a mock, i feel people should listen to the BBC bleed without funding tv and radio would not be able to continue to broadcast without the licences fee. it may be an old model for way for people to pay the tv licence fee if they want to watch BBC tv and Radio in their own homes. You have to pay the tv licence it the law, BBC will never go commerical as their not enough advertising to go round, So be careful what you wish for people by scrapping the tv licence this may come true.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Oh I pay the TV Licence, don't worry.

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

what about cbbc and cbeebies?

[@OtakuLogan2017]

They closed down long ago.

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

except for CBeebies, which has gone independent.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

@@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7 As GBeebies.

[@WolfRabbitSaturn2K7]

gbeebies sounds lame

[@stevefrancis3839]

This wouldn't happen...they'd just go like ITV,,,,COMMERCIALS

[@dylxnrh2021]

I thought this would be an April Fools joke because it would be 1st April, but turns out not

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Technically 31 March

[@RNDM5395]

If this is real, then I'LL COMPLAIN ABOUT THE THEME SONG BEING REMOVED FROM THEIR FILE MANAGER!

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Can you read? It's defo not real

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

Well, this is it then

[@Meebkinwithafork]

Now EastEnders will be cancelled forever if they ever did that.

[@BrodieYTTP]

It’s a real or joke for the bbc to shut down?

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Mock

[@marella-yoplaitlimited7745]

And i guess Doctor Who and EastEnders is going to be cancelled because of this

[@Gaston0695]

And also Red Nose Day & Children In Need are also cancelled as well by 2028

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Internet streaming exists it will still be on Twitch@@Gaston0695

[@Shehnazhussain2024-y6x]

This is the BBC from London at 11.55 pm on 31st March 2028

[@AWKRTG142-zk4zu]

#BBC Is Finally Gone i Have Nijigasaki British Television REPLACEMENT FIRST STARTED

[@fasseahkamran2024]

Well, This is it

[@THEACTUALLDL123]

Bruh i noited that was April fools lmfao

[@Quasihamster]

March 8th is the new April 1st.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

I chose April 1 as it is the start of the financial year in the UK.

[@2511dhall]

@@OtakuLogan20176 April

[@SonicGuy2006]

ITV: RIP BBC

[@sawbrickz]

Oi, I'm in the USA But I have a British accent

[@JordanLee1]

bbc can just be funded with the uk tax

[@roygoodhand1301]

Fake. Governments and businesses alike go to major lengths to make sure nothing major "begins" or "ends" at midnight on March 31st. This is because that would mean "starting" or "ending" on April 1st... ...APRIL FOOLS DAY.

[@Springamatul]

How sad 😢😅

[@LentaChorum]

Good, the forced diversity is appalling.

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Its not just BBC so nothing is changing lol

[@linhviet12505]

1 day later ... BBC is back !!! We got pranked !!!

[@supermarionugget8657]

Dancing on the grave

[@OtakuLogan2017]

Like if you love BBC.

[@GirlLovesAviation]

This would of been a reality if Reform UK was in government… I wish everyone can cancel their TV Licence, to make this a reality 😍

[@marianneosborne1967]

ITS FAKE