BBC Worldwide Australia has completed a deal with subscription television network XYZnetworks that will bring more of the latest series of the original British MasterChef and franchises out of UK kitchens and into Australian households from later this year. XYZnetworks LifeStyle FOOD Channel has licensed MasterChef series 7 (17x50’), Junior MasterChef series 1 (13x30’), Celebrity MasterChef series 5 (13x60’) and MasterChef: the Professionals series 3 (30x45’) establishing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide & XYZnetworks bring more MasterChef UK to Australian audiences
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BBC Worldwide & LaLa TV to launch BBC drama branded block in Japan
Cannes - BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, will launch the branded drama block, 'BBC Entertainment presents Premium Theatre' on Japanese satellite and cable TV station LaLa TV. This will be the first ever BBC drama dedicated block in Japan. The branded block, set to launch in April 2011, will screen weekly in primetime, and feature top BBC Worldwide programming including Cranford, Desperate Romantics and PA's. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide & LaLa TV to launch BBC drama branded block in Japan
BBC Worldwide licenses timeless titles to 7TWO
London - BBC Worldwide has licensed more than 27 timeless television titles to Australian free-to-air digital channel 7TWO, ranging from classic comedy to light drama through to favourite food and lifestyle titles. In a deal that delivers over 500 hours of content, BBC comedies such as the camp classic Are you Being Served?, pastoral favourites The Good Life and To the Manor Born and the hilariously aspirant Keeping up Appearances will transmit on the Freeview digital channel in conjunction with … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide licenses timeless titles to 7TWO
BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
London - BBC Worldwide is bringing a number of tasty new format treats to MIPCOM to whet the appetite of buyers from all over the world. Amongst the list of gastronomic titles is The Food Factory, a unique format that delves deep into the world of our shopping trolleys to discover the secrets behind the food we consume daily. Working from a makeshift science lab, this topical and direct format reveals the secrets behind the food we consume daily through a series of exciting and revealing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide brings tasty format treats to MIPCOM
BBC Worldwide appoints Chris Davies as BBC.com’s Commercial Director
BBC Worldwide has appointed Chris Davies as commercial director, BBC.com, to lead the development of the international edition of the BBC’s award-winning website. Davies will be responsible for defining and delivering BBC.com’s consumer and commercial proposition across BBC News, Sport, Weather, Business, Technology and other factual and lifestyle sections. This will include BBC.com’s recently launched international travel section, bbc.com/travel. Reporting to Luke … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Chris Davies as BBC.com’s Commercial Director
BBC Worldwide signals commitment to channels in India
BBC Worldwide signaled its long-term commitment to expanding in India with the announcement of a programme of new investment into its BBC channels, BBC Entertainment and CBeebies. The commitment is part of BBC Worldwide’s plans to increase its focus internationally. Over the past year 55% of the organisation’s revenue came from international businesses – up from 46% in 2006. BBC Worldwide’s target is to have two-thirds of its sales come from overseas business by 2012 and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide signals commitment to channels in India