New York – BBC America has greenlit a new cooking expedition series, Chef Race: UK vs U.S., which will feature eight Brits versus eight Americans cooking and racing across the United States from Los Angeles to New York City in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Throughout their journey, the chefs will be accompanied by Michelin-starred London Restaurateur Richard Corrigan (Masterchef), who will serve as a mentor and judge, with host Claire Robinson (5 Ingredient Fix). With no money … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver to executive-produce BBC America’s Chef Race: UK vs U.S.
BBC
BBC Bangla launches mobile audio sports updates
BBC Bangla has added sports bulletins to its audio news available on mobile phones across Bangladesh in time for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. The sports updates will be part of the 15 two-minute news updates available throughout the day, offering audiences a unique global perspective on key national and international news stories. The first BBC Bangla sports audio bulletin of the day will be available from 04.00 Bangladesh time. It will be updated at 12.00 and then every … [Read more...] about BBC Bangla launches mobile audio sports updates
Broadcasting the Olympics
THE BBC EXPERIENCE The Olympic Games has been one of the greatest sporting events across the globe, involving numerous countries and a vast number of participants. The long-awaited and highly anticipated event is expected to receive robust viewership, covering 302 events in 26 sports, and featuring over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries. This year, as the host nation broadcaster, BBC has TV, radio, online, mobile and iPlayer rights in the United Kingdom. In order to deliver full … [Read more...] about Broadcasting the Olympics
BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced that they will be covering the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, airing it on the BBC channels across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The LIVE coverage will be taken directly from BBC One in the UK, with the celebrations available via the BBC Global iPlayer in selected markets. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations will lead the London Calling season, a global television event that … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels to air The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations across five continents
BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC Worldwide Channels has announced Richard Hammond’s Crash Course, an adventurous new series that will feature BBC Top Gear’s Hammond driving some of America’s most hazardous vehicles. Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is the latest global offering from BBC Worldwide, reinforcing the network’s commitment to stage bold and ambitious global television events that showcase the very best of British programming and UK talent to the world. The series will be aired … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide takes Crash Course with Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
BBC World News continues to lead as the top news channel consumed by Asia’s top earners, delivering 8 percent more affluent viewers than CNN, according to the latest Ipsos PAX. Its digital platform BBC.com ranks as the top media site among key demographics not only among Asia’s top earners, but also among high net worth individuals (HNWIs), frequent travellers and opinion leaders. The latest PAX results also show that more HNWIs in Asia watch BBC World News as compared to the two … [Read more...] about BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
