Singapore – BBC Worldwide Channels Asia has launched BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment and CBeebies on Thailand cable and satellite television operator TrueVisions. The four channels are part of BBC Worldwide's portfolio of channels that showcase a mix of British TV across factual, entertainment, children's and lifestyle programming. They join BBC World News, which is already offered by the operator. The channels are available to TrueVisions' digital subscribers. BBC … [Read more...] about Land of smiles
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BBC forays into Taiwan
Singapore – BBC Worldwide Channels has launched three BBC branded channels - BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and BBC Entertainment, with Taiwan telecommunications provider Chung Hwa Telecom’s (CHT) IPTV platform, MOD. This distribution deal makes the channels available to more than a million of the platform’s subscriber households. Mark Whitehead, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BBC Worldwide Channels, said at the launch that Taiwan plays an important role in the … [Read more...] about BBC forays into Taiwan
Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
London – Lonely Planet is primed to take viewers in the Asia-Pacific on an adventure with the launch of a dedicated travel block. The programming block, debuting on BBC Knowledge in November, will feature new programmes to whet the appetites of travellers and armchair explorers. In Asia, Arctic With Bruce Parry, a five-part documentary series that goes deep into the region, will air in Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea on 2 November. While in Australia and New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Wanderlust for the Asia Pacific
Majestic programming gives BBC Knowledge a boost in Singapore
Singapore - April proved to be a record month for BBC Knowledge - with viewership increasing by 55% in April over March, giving the channel its best performance to date. "We are extremely pleased with the performance of BBC Knowledge in April. The month was a major milestone for our channels in Asia – it was the first time we delivered live, a global television event. It also marked the launch of the BBC Earth programming block on BBC Knowledge. These two events propelled the channel to … [Read more...] about Majestic programming gives BBC Knowledge a boost in Singapore
BBC Worldwide Channels serves up famous faces on BBC Lifestyle and BBC Knowledge
Cannes - BBC Worldwide Channels announced a slate of new lifestyle and adventure titles, acquired for the global audiences of BBC Lifestyle and BBC Knowledge. From the culinary prowess of Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, through to the capers of Jack Osbourne and showpiece weddings of four battling brides, the shows will take some of the UK's best known faces to new audiences in Asia, Africa and Poland and offer inspirational ideas for home and life. From Optomen, BBC Worldwide … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels serves up famous faces on BBC Lifestyle and BBC Knowledge
BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels will introduce three BBC-branded channels to Malaysia. BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available on Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) HyppTV platform starting 29 March 2010. The launch of the channels will represent the first time that BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available to audiences in Malaysia. Mark Whitehead, senior vice president and general manager, BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, commented on the launch of the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
