The BBC announced, on March 6, plans, subject to the approval of the BBC Trust, to close BBC Three as a broadcast TV channel in autumn 2015. The plans would mean: The BBC saving over £50 million a year £30 million of that going into drama on BBC One BBC Three being reinvented as a new and innovative online service The freed-up spectrum being used to extend CBBC by an hour a night and to provide a BBC One +1 service In an email to BBC staff, BBC Director-General, Tony Hall said: … [Read more...] about BBC announces plans to close BBC Three as a TV Channel in 2015
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BBCWW to premiere “The Honourable Woman” at MIPTV
Hollywood star Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight, Secretary) and acclaimed British actor Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch) will make their MIPTV debut next month to attend BBC Worldwide’s global launch of The Honourable Woman. The new drama by BAFTA award winning writer/director Hugo Blick (The Shadow Line) will have its global premiere on the opening day of the international TV market (April 7). The gripping eight-part drama, an Eight Rooks and Drama Republic Production for BBC co-produced … [Read more...] about BBCWW to premiere “The Honourable Woman” at MIPTV
BBC’s “Ripper Street” to return for third season on Amazon
New York – Amazon will commission a third season of BBC America’s axed drama series Ripper Street, it was announced on February 26. From producers Tiger Aspect Productions and Lookout Point, Ripper Street will continue to be co-produced by BBC America and premiere it in the U.S. In a new landmark deal, Amazon’s Prime Instant Video has acquired U.K. subscription streaming rights. Episodes will be offered exclusively on Prime Instant Video before … [Read more...] about BBC’s “Ripper Street” to return for third season on Amazon
British drama goes global
BBC Worldwide Showcase 2014, Liverpool – A raft of British drama sales has been announced at BBC Worldwide Showcase 2014 (February 23-26) where 725 of the world’s top TV buyers have arrived at Liverpool to screen the best of British content. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has recently sold over 670 hours of drama including Atlantis, Luther, Sherlock, Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise S3 and A Young Doctor’s Notebook amongst many others to broadcasters around … [Read more...] about British drama goes global
Tencent visits BBC to discuss partnership
Beijing – Chinese online communications, social and entertainment services company Tencent visited the BBC in London on February 18, along with its business partners. The meeting was to celebrate the success of British drama on the Tencent Video platform, and explore future cooperation around the forthcoming World Cup in Brazil. Tencent Video has grown to be one of the top online video platforms in China. Tencent is also dedicated to … [Read more...] about Tencent visits BBC to discuss partnership
BBC Worldwide announces 2014 Showcase
London – BBC Worldwide Showcase, the world’s largest international television market hosted by a single distributor, will be welcoming an amazing array of talent to Liverpool including Graham Norton, the cast from The Musketeers, Tom Hollander, Nick Frost, the professional dancers from India’s Dancing with the Stars, and many more, including a few special guest surprises, when it opens its doors on February 23. In its 38th year, this is the biggest BBC … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces 2014 Showcase
