
BBC Studios has announced an exciting new partnership with Tata Play Binge to expand access to BBC Player for audiences across India. This collaboration gives Tata Play Binge users access to a wide range of award-winning titles from one of the world’s most respected content providers. With this announcement BBC Studios gives more fans in India access to its diverse content library and back catalogue of globally acclaimed British entertainment.
BBC Player offers an unparalleled, comprehensive catalogue ranging from different genres like iconic dramas, sharp-witted comedies, genre-defining documentaries, safe and trusted animated series for kids and family, gripping thrillers, inspiring factual programming and more. Audiences are in for a treat with celebrated BBC titles like Luther, Pride and Prejudice, Doctor Who, and Top Gear, along with critically acclaimed series such as Grand Indian Hotel, Citizen Khan, Mr Bean, and The Great British Bake Off. Food enthusiasts can indulge in culinary journeys with celebrity chefs Nigella Lawson in Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat and Jamie Oliver in Jamie Oliver: Cooking for Less. BBC Player also brings to screens the genre-defining natural history epic Planet Earth III. For young viewers, the offering includes engaging titles like Andy’s Aquatic Adventures, JoJo and Gran Gran, and Junior Bake Off, among many others, ensuring there’s something for every member of the family.
Stanley Fernandes, Vice President Distribution, South Asia, BBC Studios said, “We’re delighted to partner with Tata Play to bring BBC Player to even more homes across India. With Tata Play Binge, subscribers can now enjoy the best of British entertainment—critically acclaimed dramas, timeless classics, inspiring lifestyle shows, and award-winning kids’ content—all in one place. Backed by the BBC’s global on-demand expertise and thoughtfully curated programming, BBC Player has already become a go-to destination for quality storytelling. We’re also glad to expand our partnership with Tata Play into their channel aggregation space through Tata Play Binge, building on our existing collaboration around distributing BBC News and CBeebies. Together, we’re mutually growing our brands and delivering premium content experiences to Indian audiences.”
Speaking on the partnership Pallavi Puri, Tata Play’s Chief Commercial and Content Officer said, “This partnership underscores our commitment to bringing the best of global content to our viewers, all in one place. BBC Studio’s premium storytelling and rich library of highly celebrated shows perfectly complement our growing content roster, and we are confident that our users will love this addition.”