Leading UK-based distributor DCD Rights announces a raft of factual sales across Europe in deals brokered by Head of Sales, Rick Barker. Included in the 230 hours of programming, M6 France has signed a 48-hour VOD package deal for a selection of cookery titles as well as 21st Century Serial Killer and Haunted Encounters, and RMC Découverte (France) will take Aussie Gold Hunters S8 and Aussie Gold Hunters: Mine SOS. Treasures With Bettany … [Read more...] about DCD Rights racks up 230 hours of factual content across Europe
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BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
In Extreme Conservation, airing in June on BBC World News and BBC Reel, BBC wildlife and conservation presenter Michaela Strachan tours the world meeting the individuals fighting against the extinction of species or even entire habitats, telling the extraordinary stories of their battle against the odds to help us all. For the first episode, The Maldives Michaela investigates the existential threat this stunning island nation faces, as these sandy islands are literally being washed off the … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. To celebrate this momentous occasion, BBC World News, BBC World Service and BBC.com will be offering their global audience comprehensive coverage of the build-up to Jubilee weekend, the official celebrations in London and how communities across the UK and the Commonwealth are marking the Platinum Jubilee over four days – with all the pomp, pageantry, and … [Read more...] about BBC to broadcast extensive coverage of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
BBC’s ‘Follow the Food’ series uncovers how agriculture is harnessing tech in an attempt to secure our future
In a new, compelling series of Follow the Food, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience™, BBC World News and BBC.com journey across the globe to find out where our food comes from and how farmers and food-producers are working with innovation and technology to find solutions to the profound challenges of population growth and climate change. Presented by renowned Ethnobotanist James Wong, the series will analyse what farmers, scientists, tech innovators and consumers have learned from the … [Read more...] about BBC’s ‘Follow the Food’ series uncovers how agriculture is harnessing tech in an attempt to secure our future
Ipsos names BBC News as top online international news brand accessed weekly in APAC
Newly released data from Ipsos has revealed that BBC News is the top international online news brand accessed weekly in APAC, as well as the fastest-growing. The research also showed the outstanding performance for BBC News among business leaders in the region as it was named the #1 international online news brand accessed weekly in APAC among C-suite executives1 and business opinion leaders2. Meanwhile, the BBC’s global news TV channel, BBC World News, performed equally as well among … [Read more...] about Ipsos names BBC News as top online international news brand accessed weekly in APAC
BBC Studios brings premium British content to Singapore through a partnership with Singtel
BBC Studios announced on 1 December that it will launch linear channels BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News together with on-demand channel BBC First and multi-genre SVOD service, BBC Player on Singtel TV, Singapore’s leading network and pay-TV provider. The linear and on-demand channels will be available from 1 December 2021 on Singtel TV, Singtel TV GO and video streaming platform CAST while the multi-genre SVOD service will be made available sometime in early 2022. Phil … [Read more...] about BBC Studios brings premium British content to Singapore through a partnership with Singtel