Report: 85% of British TV powered by PSBs

PSBs play a critical role in supporting the launch and growth of independent production businesses, notes the report. Production labels launched between 2016 and 2025 that received their first or early commissions from PSBs have subsequently generated an estimated £3.1 billion (€3.6bn) in revenue across the wider TV commissioning market over the last five years (2021 – 2025). This demonstrates how PSB backing can create value well beyond the initial commission, with streamers, YouTube and commercial broadcasters also drawing on the skills, talent and content developed through PSB commissioning.