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Channel 4 has turned down the idea of a merger with the BBC but is open to a deal involving BBC iPlayer, according to reporting by Journalism Pakistan. The broadcaster is said to be considering closer cooperation on streaming instead of a full combination. The news has drawn attention in the UK as debates continue over the future of public service broadcasting and how the two broadcasters should respond to competition from global streamers.
- 2BBC trailer misdirects Scotland v Switzerland viewers●Just watched a trailer for the Scotland 🏴v Switzerland 🇨🇭 match on BBC1 Scotland urging you to watch the match on
BBC Scotland aired a trailer urging viewers to watch the Scotland v Switzerland match on iPlayer, but the broadcast is actually on BBC2 Scotland. One viewer pointed out fans only need to change channel, with no online streaming required, calling the mixed-up promotion confusing. The small online discussion is mostly amusement at the broadcaster's muddled messaging ahead of the fixture.