BBC Three denies cancelling political debate show Free Speech
BBC Three's Free Speech has not been cancelled, according to a BBC spokesperson.
The channel has said that it is working with the show's production company "to look at ways to continue bringing meaningful topical debate to a young audience".
Their denial follows comments made by hosts Rick Edwards and Tina Daheley, who suggested that the show would not be returning to screens after its recent election specials.
Edwards tweeted: "In other news, I'm afraid @BBCFreeSpeech probably won't be on TV again. No more debates for a younger audience. Sorry. Not my decision."
Meanwhile, Daheley told Metro: "[Free Speech] is no more, unfortunately, now that BBC Three is moving online. We're doing a lot on social media so hopefully the Free Speech brand will continue even if the TV shows aren't.
"The irony is we got the highest figures for our last show. All of our coverage has been on what our listeners want to talk about.
The channel has said that it is working with the show's production company "to look at ways to continue bringing meaningful topical debate to a young audience".
Their denial follows comments made by hosts Rick Edwards and Tina Daheley, who suggested that the show would not be returning to screens after its recent election specials.
Edwards tweeted: "In other news, I'm afraid @BBCFreeSpeech probably won't be on TV again. No more debates for a younger audience. Sorry. Not my decision."
Meanwhile, Daheley told Metro: "[Free Speech] is no more, unfortunately, now that BBC Three is moving online. We're doing a lot on social media so hopefully the Free Speech brand will continue even if the TV shows aren't.
"The irony is we got the highest figures for our last show. All of our coverage has been on what our listeners want to talk about.
- 5/8/2015
- Digital Spy
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