Sky, Amazon, Netflix and BT Sport lose right to let UK viewers automatically watch all content after Brexit transition.

Brexit minister says EU move would be to the detriment of viewers but admits UK is powerless to prevent it.

The EU is considering proposals to exclude British programs from European quotas, a move that could severely hit international sales of U.K. films and TV series to the EU.

Number of UK productions seen as ‘disproportionate’ and threat to Europe’s cultural diversity.

Legal threat comes as campaigners warn UK government that courts are being used to intimidate journalists.