BBC criticised for spending too much money on Meghan's US drama Suits, Schitt's Creek and Scooby Doo as MPs tell it to use licence fee better

Daily Mail - Oct 1, 2026

The broadcaster was told to end 'illogical practices' that see it outbid commercial rivals for new programmes and back catalogues to make them available on iPlayer and linear channels.

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