Rejected petition Save BBC Four. Save the only channel dedicated to the arts from being axed

The BBC are going to axe the only channel dedicated to the arts. This channel aids education for many studying Open University and distance learning.
It enables people who do not have access to arts venues, such as galleries and The Proms to enjoy what Britain and the world has to offer.

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To discuss the need to preserve the arts and broadcasting of the arts. The BBC is the people's organisation and provides a service not only here, but around the world.
To emplore the BBC to reconsider this decision and preserve this wonderful service.

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It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for the BBC, who are operationally independent from the UK Government and Parliament.

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Date submitted 14 May 2020
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