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BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie presented a plan for an internet-only version of the BBC, focused around a simple, single brand in the UK and abroad.

Following the decision that, regrettably, next year’s event could not be held in Ukraine for safety and security reasons, the EBU explored several options with the winning broadcaster.

The BBC has plans to stop airing CBBC and BBC Four as traditional broadcast channels, as it aims to “build a digital-first BBC,” the company’s Director-General, Tim Davie, declared.

The executives scheduled to be added to the team include Damon Buffini, Mai Fyfield, and Leigh Tavaziva, among several others.

The BBC and “MasterChef” producer, Shine TV, have agreed a multi-series deal, which sees the production of the show move out of London for the first time since 2001, and a commitment to “MasterChef” titles on the BBC for six years.