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Vijay TV explores talk show genre with ‘Neeya? Naana?’
MUMBAI: Vijay TV is all set to launch a weekly talk show Neeya? Naana?, which will deal with light-hearted subjects. The show will launch on 7 May and be aired on Sundays at 9 pm.
The show, which will be hosted by popular television host Gopinath, will have polarised sections of society debate on a topic that affects them and they share their views, opinions and counter arguments will all be presented in a stylised format, states a channel communiqué. Each week one topic will be chosen and two groups of people representing extreme ends will discuss these issues on the show.
The channel will also incorporate celebrity visits, public polls and competitions in the show to make it more interesting. The subjects lined up for the coming weeks include: ‘Is a fan club for film stars required or not required?’ and ‘Ghosts – do they exist or not?’
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
