Bectu responds to proposed takeover of Warner Brothers by Netflix

Head of Bectu Philippa Childs reacting to the proposed takeover of Warner Brothers by Netflix said:

“The proposed takeover of Warner Brothers by Netflix is a hugely worrying development for anyone who values competition, and a plurality of voices and stories in entertainment and the media.”

“There is a very real danger that the industry is becoming too skewed towards large streamers with homogenisation of content and the loss of much of the UK’s unique and distinctive output.”

“This move makes it all the more important that we properly fund, value and support public service broadcasting. The BBC Charter is up for renewal and a key consideration for the Government must be ensuring the continuing commissioning and production of quintessentially British content.”

“As acknowledged in the industrial strategy British cultural exports are a key economic driver and must be protected.”