BBC Told By Lawmakers To Stop Paying “Over The Odds” For U.S. Shows Like ‘Scooby-Doo’

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The BBC should stop outbidding commercial rivals for foreign content acquisitions, according to an influential group of British lawmakers.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:06:27 UTC.

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