Watchdog axed after 40 years to become The One Show segment in BBC cuts row

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One of the BBC's longest running shows is being axed 🔪

The programme, which aimed to hold businesses to account and protect consumer rights, produced over 1,000 episodes and was previously fronted by The Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson.as well as Nikki Fox.: ‘The BBC is being forced to make cuts and unfortunately the bosses have decided they cannot justify keeping Watchdog as a full series, twice a year.

Alison Kirkham, Controller BBC Factual added that hosts Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox will ‘continue to be the viewers trusted guide as the nation’s leading consumer champion moves to The One Show where it will achieve even greater prominence and success in raising awareness of their rights.’

 

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