BBC’s programmes picked up 16 TV awards at the 2011 British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) in London. Presented by Graham Norton, star of The Graham Norton Show Welcome to Lagos (on BBC Knowledge) picked up the prize for Best Factual Series while Graham Norton picked up the Best Entertainment Performance for The Graham Norton Show (on BBC Entertainment). … [Read more...] about BBC wins at the BAFTA
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Majestic programming gives BBC Knowledge a boost in Singapore
Singapore - April proved to be a record month for BBC Knowledge - with viewership increasing by 55% in April over March, giving the channel its best performance to date. "We are extremely pleased with the performance of BBC Knowledge in April. The month was a major milestone for our channels in Asia – it was the first time we delivered live, a global television event. It also marked the launch of the BBC Earth programming block on BBC Knowledge. These two events propelled the channel to … [Read more...] about Majestic programming gives BBC Knowledge a boost in Singapore
BBC’s lineup for the Royal Wedding
Singapore - Viewers across the world can watch BBC World News television, tune into BBC World Service radio and go to BBC.com for coverage of the the marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton. Tomorrow, on BBC World News Mishal Husain hosts live coverage from outside Buckingham Palace between 4pm and 3am SG/HK time – including the screening of the live service and its aftermath, featuring expert commentators, special guests and live coverage of the wedding ceremony and the … [Read more...] about BBC’s lineup for the Royal Wedding
BBC Worldwide Productions wins commissions for new local versions of The Week the Women Went
BBC Worldwide’s production studios in France and India have secured commissions to produce local versions of The Week the Women Went, a BBC Productions format licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide Productions France’s version, Une semaine sans les femmes, will be produced for French public broadcaster France Televisions, and is set to launch in spring 2011 as a primetime two-hour special on France2. BBC Worldwide Productions India’s version, Wife Bina Life, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Productions wins commissions for new local versions of The Week the Women Went
BBC Knowledge to launch on SKY NZ
London and Auckland - BBC Worldwide will re-launch New Zealand's Documentary Channel as BBC Knowledge next year, in a major step forward in the development of its global branded channels business. BBC Knowledge will join BBC Worldwide's other channels on the SKY platform - BBC World News and UKTV - to create a bespoke factual content offering geared towards the needs of New Zealand audiences. "Creating a tailored factual offering specifically for New Zealand tastes and preferences is at the very … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge to launch on SKY NZ
New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
BBC Worldwide will re-launch New Zealand’s Documentary Channel as BBC Knowledge next year, in a major step forward in the development of its global branded channels business. BBC Knowledge will join BBC Worldwide’s other channels on the SKY platform – BBC World News and UKTV – to create a bespoke factual content offering geared towards the needs of New Zealand audiences. “Creating a tailored factual offering specifically for New Zealand tastes and preferences is at … [Read more...] about New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
