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BBC Studios on Streaming and Linear TV

Updated 2026-10-16 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Marcus Arthur, CEO of BBC Studios, discusses the challenges of balancing linear television with streaming services. He faces a complex business landscape as he navigates these changes.

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BBC Studios’ Boss Says Streaming Is The Future But Linear Still Pays

Marcus Arthur tells Deadline about walking a tightrope in a streaming-first world where linear remains a big money-spinner. Arthur is running a huge and complicated business. Having been upped from CEO of channels group UKTV to chief exec of global channels and streaming at BBC Studios, he faces a s

2026-10-16 09:06 UTC