Terrestrial TV struggles with innovation as old formats dominate programming

Terrestrial TV is facing challenges as it struggles to innovate, relying heavily on old formats. Popular shows like "Britain's Got Talent" and "Strictly Come Dancing" have been on air for years, with little fresh content introduced. The industry is criticized for its risk-averse approach, opting to import foreign formats instead of developing new homegrown ideas. This trend has led to a decline in viewer engagement, with forecasts suggesting a significant drop in scheduled TV viewership over the next two decades. Despite these issues, some channels still produce compelling content, such as BBC2's recent documentaries. However, the overall sentiment is that terrestrial TV is losing its creative edge and failing to connect with audiences.