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Youtube has overtaken the BBC for the first time in Britain

Youtube has overtaken the BBC for the first time in Britain

Update: 2026-01-16
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Youtube has overtaken the BBC for the first time in Britain. That’s according to recent data that showed the video streaming platform’s monthly viewing figures surpassed audience numbers across all BBC channels in December.  

Is this a tipping point for tv, and is streaming gaining on telly here in Ireland too? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports:  

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Youtube has overtaken the BBC for the first time in Britain

Youtube has overtaken the BBC for the first time in Britain