Speaking at a Broadcasting Press Guild lunch in London on January 27, BBC Worldwide CEO Tim Davie shared the latest progress on delivery of the company’s new strategy, announced in October 2013. Davie announced that BBC Worldwide’s third new brand proposition is to be known as BBC Brit, which will offer premium factual entertainment programmes aimed at male viewers, airing best of British content from motoring, business, documentaries and adventure to food, music and sport. "There is … [Read more...] about BBC Brit is BBCWW’s third global channel brand, among other initiatives
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First look at BBC America’s “Burton & Taylor”
The first photo of BBC America’s Burton and Taylor has been revealed. The 90-min drama starring Dominic West (The Hour, The Wire) and Helena Bonham Carter (Lone Ranger, The King’s Speech), as Hollywood’s most famous volatile on-again-off-again lovers, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. The 90-minute drama is slated to premiere this fall on BBC America. Written by William Ivory, Burton and Taylor is a BBC Drama Production for BBC Four and co-produced by BBC America. The drama … [Read more...] about First look at BBC America’s “Burton & Taylor”
BBC America to co-produce “Burton and Taylor” for its drama block
U.S. - BBC America has announced that it would be co-producing for its drama block, Dramaville, Burton and Taylor, starring Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter. Written by William Ivory, the 90-minute drama follows Hollywood most volatile on-again-off-again lovers, public and private relationship played out against their ill-fated appearance in a 1983 revival of Noel Coward's stage play, Private Lives. The drama, a BBC Drama Production for BBC Four, will be distributed internationally by BBC … [Read more...] about BBC America to co-produce “Burton and Taylor” for its drama block
Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
New York – BBC America has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will feature eight Brits versus eight Americans cooking and racing across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Throughout their journey, the chefs will be accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who will serve as a mentor and judge, with host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
BBC America expands comedy block
All-new original comedy panel show Would You Rather? with Graham Norton, is premiering on BBC America’s Ministry of Laughs comedy block on 5 November. The weekly programme, based on popular British panel-style shows, pose celebrities and comedians ridiculous predicaments and moral quandaries to contemplate and discuss. One example is would you rather permanently lose your thumbs or a cousin? The channel’s Ministry of Laughs franchise launched in June and presents the best of British … [Read more...] about BBC America expands comedy block
BBC strikes Fabulous deal in US
New York - BBC Worldwide Sales and Distribution announced that comedy sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous, will return to US television with three brand new specials. BBC AMERICA and Logo will serve as joint American co-producers for the series. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their celebrated roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone. The duo last teamed up for the BBC AMERICA comedy, Clatterford, in 2006. The deal was brokered by Jemma Adkins, SVP, TV Sales & Co-Productions – … [Read more...] about BBC strikes Fabulous deal in US
