BBC Worldwide announced two new commissions of Tuesday’s Child’s format You’re Back in the Room. BBC Worldwide France will produce the show for French network W9, whilst Blue Circle will produce it for RTL, Netherlands. These are BBC Worldwide’s first international sales of the format which earlier this year made its successful debut hosted by Phillip Schofield, in the UK on primetime ITV and simulcast on TV3 in Ireland; and it was announced that it will be returning to … [Read more...] about BBC announces new commissions
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Top Gear’ races to Italy
The global motoring phenomenon Top Gear is continuing to make inroads around the world, as BBC Worldwide announces that Italy is the latest country to license the format – home to some of the world’s most iconic cars from Ferrari to Lamborghini. Produced by Toro Media (a Sony Picture Television Company) for SKY Italia, Top Gear Italia will air in 2016 on Sky Uno, the Pay TV platform’s entertainment channel, owned by Sky plc. Guido Meda, a renowned motoring journalist, has … [Read more...] about Top Gear’ races to Italy
BBC Earth to launch in Asia
Singapore – BBC Worldwide announced the launch of new premium factual channel, BBC Earth, in Asia. BBC Earth will inspire audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. The channel will showcase the work of the world’s foremost factual film makers as it takes audiences on a journey of discovery. From the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space, BBC Earth will bring viewers face to face with heart pounding action, mind blowing … [Read more...] about BBC Earth to launch in Asia
BBC to produce ‘Fill Your House For Free’
BBC Worldwide France announced a new commission of Raise the Roof Productions’ format Fill Your House for Free for French network France 2. This is the first international sale of the format which is set to be renamed Atelier Deco. In the UK it ranked within Channel 4’s top five highest rated Lifestyle programmes in 2013. Confirmed to be hosting Atelier Deco is interior decorator Aurélie Hémar, widely known for the real-estate makeover series Maison à Vendre … [Read more...] about BBC to produce ‘Fill Your House For Free’
BBC’s Simon Cox joins Endemol Shine
Endemol Shine International announced that it has appointed Simon Cox as Head of Acquisitions. Simon is a leading executive with fourteen years’ experience in the television industry including nine years at BBC Worldwide. Most recently Simon has held the role of Investment Manager at Ingenious Media where Simon has been responsible for investment into scripted television projects, including productions such as Channel 4's Coalition, ITV Encore’s The Frankenstein Chronicles and … [Read more...] about BBC’s Simon Cox joins Endemol Shine
Doctor Who’ stars to visit Germany
BBC Worldwide announced that the Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi, and his onscreen companion, Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald), will visit Germany this summer for a one-time-only fan event live in Berlin on 17 July. The trip will offer German fans the opportunity to see the stars of the world’s longest running television sci-fi series, for the first time in Germany. This visit follows on from last year’s successful fan events across the globe during the Doctor Who: The World Tour … [Read more...] about Doctor Who’ stars to visit Germany