In the new four-part season of the BBC World Service's Amazing Sport Stories podcast, we follow the stories of the five mountaineers who are trying to become the first woman to reach the summits of the 14 highest mountains in the world. In a gruelling and potentially deadly quest, spanning years, these women risk their lives for the ultimate challenge. All 14 peaks are more than 8000 metres high in the Karakoram and Himalayan mountains, comprising some of the harshest environments on Earth. … [Read more...] about BBC World Service’s new season of Amazing Sport Stories Chasing Mountains follows five female climber
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BBC World Service announce new presenters for series The Conversation
Ella Al-Shamahi and Datshiane Navanayagam are the new hosts of The Conversation, the BBC World Service English programme dedicated to highlighting and discussing incredible women and their experiences. The Conversation hears from women in different counties across the globe as they share first-hand their personal experiences and some of their most intimate insights, from what it’s like to be a woman in the music industry, to promoting women’s rights through sport, or working with local … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announce new presenters for series The Conversation
BBC Studios launches ‘BBC Kids’ as a monthly subscription service for the first time in Korea
BBC Studios announces that it will launch ‘BBC Kids’ in Korea as a monthly subscription service on Genie TV Kids Land, a dedicated IPTV service for young children, in collaboration with KT. Through this partnership, BBC Studios Asia will be bringing a wide range of children’s content to Korean audiences, available in one place for the very first time. The service will feature a mix of content in English language as well as a variety of popular titles dubbed into Korean for the very first … [Read more...] about BBC Studios launches ‘BBC Kids’ as a monthly subscription service for the first time in Korea
BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
BBC – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – announced a new deal with Amazon Music that will make BBC podcasts available on the streaming service for the first time outside the UK. Subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can now exclusively access a curated suite of over 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts ad-free, including notable BBC titles such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, The Global Story, Infinite … [Read more...] about BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
AIB members elect new Executive Committee
In a significant reshaping of the global media landscape, the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has announced the election of its Executive Committee for the 2024-2026 term, comprising a diverse and experienced group of leaders from some of the world’s most significant broadcasting organisations. The newly elected members are set to steer the AIB through a period of rapid change and challenges in international broadcasting. Members from across the AIB voted, with a 71% turnout, … [Read more...] about AIB members elect new Executive Committee
Keshet International unveils spring slate brimming with diverse premium content ahead of MIPTV
Global content producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) is officially unveiling its Spring 2024 Slate ahead of MIPTV, while announcing its acquisition of two upcoming dramas selected as part of the 2024 MIP Drama Showcase. Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, says, “As a Sales team, we are excited to be talking to clients in Cannes this April about our latest Spring Slate, which really got buyers talking when we previewed them in London last month. It’s a competitive market out … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils spring slate brimming with diverse premium content ahead of MIPTV