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YouTube feels like TV should – no wonder people choose it over the BBC

Barb reports YouTube reached 52 million UK viewers in December, surpassing the BBC's 50.8 million in any format.
The piece contrasts YouTube's content diversity and interactivity with the BBC's charter-driven mandate to please all audiences.
The author argues YouTube's formats like unboxing and ASMR enable interactivity and single-viewer engagement not common on TV.
The article notes BBC content remains broad but is constrained by its public charter and worker payments.
The piece contends viewers may prefer YouTube for a sense of control and real-world experiences.
The article discusses YouTube's ability to monetize content while offering various formats and creators.
The text highlights that YouTube's reach extends across TVs, smartphones, and laptops.
The opinion notes the BBC is 103 years old and remains a traditional broadcaster with its own strengths.
The piece mentions The Traitors as a show demonstrating how content can drive live TV engagement.
The analysis frames online platforms as offering real-world experiential content that TV struggles to replicate.

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