BBC Worldwide Productions has been commissioned to produce Hairy Bikers for the History channel in the US. This comes after a partnership was struck with the programme to license its brand and format internationally. This is BBC Worldwide’s first deal for the Hairy Bikers brand since striking the partnership. The 12x30’ series is expected to broadcast later this year. The US Hairy Bikers are former White House Chef Paul Patranella and his motorcycle mechanic and foodie friend of 20 … [Read more...] about Hairy business
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Nine up for BBC
BBC Worldwide is bringing nine new formats to MIPCOM this year. These are a mix of scripted, game show, reality and talent contest formats. The nine formats available to buyers for the first time at this year’s event are Misfits, Epic Win, Hot Like Us, Show Me the Funny: Stand-up Showdown, Project Parent, Daddy Daycare, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Chick Fix and Young, Bad and Barking. Elin Thomas, VP Format Licensing EMEA for BBC Worldwide, said, “Whether you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Nine up for BBC
BBC strikes Fabulous deal in US
New York - BBC Worldwide Sales and Distribution announced that comedy sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous, will return to US television with three brand new specials. BBC AMERICA and Logo will serve as joint American co-producers for the series. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will reprise their celebrated roles as Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone. The duo last teamed up for the BBC AMERICA comedy, Clatterford, in 2006. The deal was brokered by Jemma Adkins, SVP, TV Sales & Co-Productions – … [Read more...] about BBC strikes Fabulous deal in US
Exclusive: Icy response from CCTV
BBC Worldwide's Sales and Distribution business in Asia has secured a pre-sale for Frozen Planet with China Central Television's (CCTV) Documentary Channel. Still in production, the 6x50min series from BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, reunites narrator Sir David Attenborough with the award-winning team behind Blue Planet and Planet Earth, and features groundbreaking imagery as camera teams go deep under the ice, plunge into the heart of an erupting polar volcano, and get closer than … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Icy response from CCTV
CBeebies has kids On The Go
BBC Worldwide has launched a new app for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch called CBeebies On The Go. Developed by Tag Apps, CBeebies On The Go is a imaginary world full of games and activities, and home to many of the best-loved characters from the channel, like Charlie & Lola, Numberjacks and the Teletubbies. The app, which is available to download for free from the App Store in nine Asia-pacific countries, contains a whole range of features such as picture games for the Teletubbies and Charlie & … [Read more...] about CBeebies has kids On The Go
Crafty kids get LIVE show
Singapore – The star of arts and crafts show, Mister Maker, will return to Asia this summer on a three-week tour of the region, bringing his special brand of craft-making to preschoolers in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Hong Kong. Mark Whitehead, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, said, “Bringing talents like Mister Maker to market enables us to connect directly with viewers and is part of the strategy to bring our channels to … [Read more...] about Crafty kids get LIVE show