BBC Worldwide announced on April 2 a pre-sale for hotly anticipated new drama The Honourable Woman ahead of the world premiere screening at MIPTV. Viewers in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark can look forward to seeing the new series by BAFTA award winning writer/director Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line) following a deal with HBO Nordics. Featuring Hollywood star Maggie Gyllenhaal (Dark Knight, Secretary) in her first TV role and acclaimed British actor Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch), The Honourable … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BBC Worldwide announces pre-sale of “The Honourable Woman” to HBO Nordics
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BBC Worldwide reshuffles Joyce Yeung and David Weiland
Joyce Yeung has been appointed to the newly created role of EVP Global Content Sales as BBC Worldwide looks to build on its continuing success in TV sales and targets future growth. Based in London, Yeung will have overall responsibility for ensuring that BBC Worldwide’s TV sales teams drive the maximum benefit from the company’s increased investment in content. She will represent sales in the content planning and acquisition process, working closely with the genre teams, territory … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reshuffles Joyce Yeung and David Weiland
BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time. BBC First offers programmes with a uniquely British perspective – stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, as well as celebrate humanity in all its fascinating complexity. From features to sweeping series and every configuration in between, BBC First will give its audience … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch on Foxtel in August 2014
BBC America commissions first original comedy series
New York – BBC America has commissioned its first original comedy series Almost Royal, a tale of two young British aristocrats on their first trip to the United States, interacting with real-life Americans. The (7 x 30’) series is produced by Burning Bright Productions with Clive Tulloh (Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man, The Dame Edna Treatment, High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman) as executive producer and Seamus Murphy-Mitchell (Bug, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross) as series producer. … [Read more...] about BBC America commissions first original comedy series
MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
London – A special 1 x 90’ documentary film which follows David Beckham and three of his friends exploring and experiencing the isolation of the Brazilian rainforest on a once in a lifetime expedition, was announced on March 19 by XIX Entertainment, BBC Worldwide and the BBC for BBC One. The world knows that David Beckham, one of the most decorated football players of all time, has hung up his professional boots. What the world doesn’t know is that the global superstar recently … [Read more...] about MIPTV: David Beckham doc to air on BBC One
BBC Worldwide launches Top Gear apparel line in Korea
Singapore – BBC Worldwide announced on March 18 the launch of the inaugural Top Gear apparel line in South Korea. The apparel line, a spin-off from the very successful series, Top Gear Korea, includes Top Gear branded clothing and accessories such as t-shirts, jeans, tracksuits and jackets. Targeted at the urban male, the launch of the new line aims to offer fans of the show a deeper connection to the brand. Plans to expand the line across key departmental stores in South Korea are already … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Top Gear apparel line in Korea