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
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BBC Worldwide Channels to boost amount of original hours commissioned in 2012
BBC Worldwide Channels is aiming for a threefold increase in the number of original hours ordered for BBC Knowledge, BBC Entertainment, BBC Lifestyle and UKTV (BBC Worldwide’s general entertainment channel in Australia and New Zealand) this year. In line with the roadmap developed by Tracy Forsyth, Vice President of Commissioning, the plan will also see the business commissioning 100 hours a year by 2014 as the international portfolio diversifies from a largely acquisitions-based content … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels to boost amount of original hours commissioned in 2012
BBC Entertainment launches on Hypp TV
Singapore – BBC Worldwide Channels has launched BBC Entertainment in Malaysia on Hypp TV, Telekom Malaysia’s IPTV platform. The channel joins BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies, which have been on the platform since the introduction of Hypp TV in 2009. “We are excited that four of our branded channels encapsulating the quality, breadth and depth of our programming are now available to TM Net’s Hypp TV subscribers,” said Mark Whitehead, GM and SVP of BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Entertainment launches on Hypp TV
BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced that BBC Knowledge has topped viewership charts in June to emerge as the top factual channel in Singapore, beating all 11 channels in the factual entertainment category, which according to Kantar, includes Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, Crime & Investigation, Animal Planet and truTV. BBC Knowledge soared to the top of the factual channel charts during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Momentum carried through the month with … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced that they will be covering the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, airing it on the BBC channels across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The LIVE coverage will be taken directly from BBC One in the UK, with the celebrations available via the BBC Global iPlayer in selected markets. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will lead the London Calling season, a global television event that … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, an adventurous new series that will feature BBC Top Gear’s Hammond driving some of America’s most hazardous vehicles. Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is the latest global offering from BBC Worldwide, reinforcing the network’s commitment to stage bold and ambitious global television events that showcase the very best of British programming and UK talent to the world. The series will be aired … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
