‘The BBC feels very samey and boring’: the over-50s who prefer YouTube
According to a survey by the UK communications regulator Ofcom, Britons over the age of 55 watched almost twice as much YouTube in 2022 compared to 2021, with 42% of them watching on a TV. The article features interviews with six people over 50 who explain why they prefer YouTube over traditional broadcast TV. They cite reasons such as the platform's shorter, more niche, and personal content, which they find more engaging than the perceived sameness and boredom of the BBC. The respondents highlight YouTube's ability to cater to their specific interests and provide a more personalized viewing experience, which they find lacking in the mainstream television offerings they grew up with.
Note: This is an AI-generated summary of the original article. For the full story, please visit the source link below.
