BBC Studios announced that it has launched two of its premium channels on Thailand’s new on-demand IPTV entertainment platform, 3BB GIGATV. BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle are available for the first time on 3BB, one of the largest fixed broadband service providers in Thailand. The agreement allows 3BB’s 3.3 million subscribers access to BBC Studios’ channels and their content – via 3BB GIGATV service – through a range of broadband packages. BBC Earth is BBC Studios’ global factual brand that … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle channels launch on 3BB GIGATV in Thailand
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New BBC Studios Creative Hub Head appointed
BBC Studios APAC has appointed Matt Coe to head up a new Creative Hub that will provide seamless creative solutions for its premium Branded Services in the Asia and ANZ region. As Head of Creative, BBC Studios APAC, Matt will lead the Sydney and Singapore-based Creative and Production Management teams to deliver creative content that will promote BBC Studios’ channels and programming across many valued partner platforms. Premium channels BBC First, UKTV, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Brit, … [Read more...] about New BBC Studios Creative Hub Head appointed
Brand new look for BBC Lifestyle
BBC Lifestyle in Asia has had a makeover with a new, contemporary on-air look. A new colour palette and modern-looking graphics complement the channel’s aspirational and entertaining programming. BBC Studios Asia announced the changes alongside a stellar line-up of programmes for BBC Lifestyle featuring fresh shows and returning favourites to take viewers into the new year. The new look launched in conjunction with the new series of Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, where … [Read more...] about Brand new look for BBC Lifestyle
Bomanbridge Media brings Baking Adventure to BBC Lifestyle in Asia
SINGAPORE – This ten-part series is produced for UKTV’s Good Food channel by Denham Productions (John Torode’s Korean Food Tour), in partnership with South Korea’s Cen Media and the Korean Communications Agency. The show follows Irish food writer, photographer and television presenter Donal Skehan as he discovers the flavours and secrets of Asian baking, with stops in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Exploring the growing popularity of baking and flour-based foods in … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media brings Baking Adventure to BBC Lifestyle in Asia
BBC Channels to launch in Myanmar
BBC Worldwide Asia today announced a deal with CANAL+ Myanmar FG Ltd that sees four of its channels launch on new pay TV platform, CANAL+ : international news and current affairs channel, BBC World News, premium factual brand, BBC Earth, pre-school channel, CBeebies and BBC Lifestyle, with BBC Lifestyle making its debut appearance in the country. CANAL+ Group, in collaboration with Myanmarese media group FOREVER Group launched the new pay TV platform on 29 January 2018. It offers local and … [Read more...] about BBC Channels to launch in Myanmar
BBC Worldwide Channels unveils first co-productions with BBC Two for BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle
BBC Worldwide Channels has unveiled two new additions to the slate of original productions for its BBC-branded portfolio worldwide. The new programmes are the first co-productions with the BBC’s in-house team since plans were announced last month to treble the number of original programme hours ordered for its international audience. For factual channel BBC Knowledge comes Dara O Briain's Science Club, a brand new science magazine format, hosted by Dara O Briain, the Irish comedian and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels unveils first co-productions with BBC Two for BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle