Singapore– BBC Worldwide Asia and StarHub announced the launch of a new premium factual channel, BBC Earth on 3 October, 9pm. Broadcast in stunning high definition, the channel promises to push the boundaries of filmmaking to fully immerse and engage audiences in nature’s stories, taking viewers on a journey of discovery. The channel, a rebrand of BBC Knowledge, will replace BBC Knowledge on StarHub TV Channel 407. … [Read more...] about BBC Earth premieres on StarHub TV
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“Top Gear” races to Asia
For the first time, viewers in Asia will be able to watch the new series of Top Gear on the same day as its telecast in the UK. The latest season of Top Gear will premiere on BBC Knowledge on Monday night at 9pm SIN/HK/TW. Top Gear returns for an explosive and extra-long run of brand new programmes. In the first episode of the series, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Russia for an incredible race across the vast and very beautiful urban landscape of St Petersburg. May … [Read more...] about “Top Gear” races to Asia
“Doctor Who” and “Top Gear” Christmas Special
Whovians and Gearheads are in for a treat this December as special episodes of their favourite shows come to their television sets on the same day as the UK premiere. On Friday, 26 December at 8.00pm (HK/SIN), BBC Entertainment will telecast, first and exclusively, the brand-new, much anticipated Doctor Who Christmas Special, Doctor Who: Last Christmas. On Sunday, the 28 and Monday, 29 December, Top Gear fans will be able to catch a two-part special of the most widely watched factual television … [Read more...] about “Doctor Who” and “Top Gear” Christmas Special
BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
Vietnam – BBC Worldwide kicked off the year with the launch of BBC Knowledge on the cable platform branded "HTVC" operated by HTV- TMS, a pay-TV entity owned by Ho Chi Minh Television, the second biggest state television station in Vietnam.The channel was officially launched on January 13, 2014 at a press event in Ho Chi Minh City. “We are extremely pleased to launch BBC Knowledge in Vietnam. This deal reflects our ongoing commitment to the region - delivering to our … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches in Vietnam
BBC Knowledge tops Singapore factual charts in September 2013
Singapore - BBC Knowledge topped viewership charts in September 2013 to emerge number one among 11 factual channels in Singapore, according to Kantar Media Singapore. Top Gear, Undercover Boss USA, Ewan McGregor’s Cold Chain Mission and natural history series South Pacific all helped propel BBC Knowledge to number one status. “We are very pleased that BBC Knowledge has attained number one status again. Last June, we topped the charts due largely … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops Singapore factual charts in September 2013