Terrestrial TV is reaching a “tipping point” that risks leaving older audiences with less choice and reduced quality, Ofcom has warned. In a report published on Thursday, the media watchdog warned that a sharp decline in traditional TV viewing had prompted broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to place an ever-growing focus on their streaming services. The shift risks leaving many viewers – particularly older ones who rely on terrestrial – left behind if the move to streaming is “unmanaged”. Ofcom urged ministers to draw up plans to safeguard the future of public service TV. Broadcasters are shifting their focus as collapsing terrestrial viewing numbers make this form of transmission increasingly economically challenging, with advertisers less keen to book time. The average number of minutes of broadcast TV watched per day has fallen by 25pc since 2018, according to figures from Ofcom, as viewers flock to streaming rivals such as Netflix and Disney. Many younger viewers have abandoned terrestrial TV altogether, with an estimated 5.3 million households only accessing TV via the internet. This decline has driven up the cost of traditional broadcasting and some channels have warned terrestrial TV will soon no longer be economically viable. The BBC...