CASBAA/Hong Kong – Jana Bennett, President Worldwide Networks and global BBC iPlayer, has shared latest plans to launch BBC branded channels in Thailand in early 2012. In her first appearance at CASBAA, Bennett will also officially unveil new channel launches in Taiwan and Indonesia. From January next year, BBC Worldwide will launch BBC Knowledge, BBC Entertainment, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies in Thailand. While in Taiwan, BBC Worldwide Channels has concluded a deal with Chung Hwa Telecom to launch BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and BBC Entertainment on MOD, the company’s IPTV platform. This is the first appearance for the channels in Taiwan. Growing the portfolio in existing markets: In Indonesia, BBC Lifestyle is now available on NexMedia, joining BBC Knowledge and CBeebies in that fast-growing market. Today also marks the debut of Lonely Planet on BBC Knowledge. Arctic with Bruce Parry will launch the new block at 2105 (SIN/ HK), and Free Rein – an original commission for BBC Knowledge from Lonely Planet’s production arm – will premiere in December. Bennett also revealed that Top Gear, the world’s most popular motoring show will, from next year, be available on BBC Knowledge within two weeks of airing in the UK.