Amsterdam - BBC Worldwide announced the European launch of BBC First, the new premium drama channel, in The Netherlands on 16 May. The fully localised channel is the brand new home of the very best British scripted content. With all programming subtitled into Dutch, BBC First makes its European debut on terrestrial provider KPN, with further platforms to follow throughout the Benelux region. A bespoke channel for The Netherlands, BBC First offers premium and uninterrupted drama from the … [Read more...] about BBC First’ to debut in Netherlands
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BBC Brit and BBC Earth to make global channel debut in Poland
BBC Worldwide has announced that BBC Brit and BBC Earth, two of three new global genre brands announced last year, will make their international channel debut in Poland on 1 February 2015. They will be accessible to Polish audiences through DTH, cable and IPTV providers in the market. The new global brands are a key part of BBC Worldwide’s strategic plan to inspire global audiences and cement the BBC’s international reputation for excellence in factual entertainment with BBC Brit and … [Read more...] about BBC Brit and BBC Earth to make global channel debut in Poland
BBC Worldwide content now available on Google Play in Australia
Sydney – The best of British content is now available for purchase and download on Google Play in Australia, Rob Leach, Director of Business Development and Consumer Digital at BBC Worldwide ANZ, announced at the Multi-Screen TV Summit in Sydney. Australian fans can now purchase entire seasons for a range of BBC programs, including Doctor Who, The Musketeers, Sherlock and Frozen Planet, with prices starting at $2.99 for single episodes. Additional titles, including programming from premium … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide content now available on Google Play in Australia
BBC First acquires “Indian Summers”
New premium drama channel BBC First has announced epic 10-part drama series Indian Summers starring Julie Walters (Harry Potter, Mamma Mia), as its latest acquisition. The series which has just gone into production, is set in the summer of 1932 against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and the tea plantations of Northern India. India dreams of Independence, but the British are clinging to power. In the foothills of the Himalayas stands Simla; a little England where every summer the British … [Read more...] about BBC First acquires “Indian Summers”
BBC First launches “What’s next?” campaign
Sydney – BBC Worldwide ANZ unveiled the first phase of its advertising campaign for BBC First – a new premium British drama channel - with promotional TVCs on Foxtel from 8 June. Created by Droga5, the “What’s next?” campaign focuses on the complexity and unpredictability of great British drama, a uniquely defining feature. BBC First will offer programmes that are challenging, immersive and surprising, and always have a unique British perspective. The creative … [Read more...] about BBC First launches “What’s next?” campaign
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
New premium drama channel BBC First will launch on Foxtel on August 3. The BBC Worldwide channel, which will showcase the very best new British dramas and comedies in one place for the first time, will launch with a special box set screening of the cinematic blockbuster The Musketeers. The box set will be followed by a preview of the first episode of BAFTA award winning Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy and Sam Neill, and the captivating single drama Burton and Taylor which … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August
