A year on from its re-launch, the BBC’s global 24 hour news channel BBC World News brings its high quality, impartial news to a wider audience than ever before. BBC World News is now available in 380 million homes, 178 cruise ships, 53 airlines and in over 2 million hotel rooms, making it a go-to news destination for travellers keen to keep up to date with the headlines from around the globe – wherever they are and whenever they want it. Research shows that 86% of the affluent … [Read more...] about BBC World News expands its availability around the world
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BBC launches “The Travel Show”
Singapore/London – The BBC is re-launching one of its most watched shows in February 2014. The Travel Show (formerly known as Fast:track) will air every weekend on BBC World News TV from February 15 with a host of new faces. Lead presenter, Rajan Datar, will be joined by a new team based around the world who will report on the latest travel trends and must-see destinations. Christa Larwood … [Read more...] about BBC launches “The Travel Show”
Thailand features in BBC World News’ latest Direct season
Thailand is in the spotlight this August as BBC World News broadcasts a special series of documentaries and news programmes that go behind the headlines to report on life in the Southeast Asian nation. From August 27 to September 7, BBC World News will explore how Thailand is recovering from 2011’s devastating floods – socially, economically and culturally. From the overall state of the Thai economy to the day-to-day lives of people throughout the country, the first ever Thailand … [Read more...] about Thailand features in BBC World News’ latest Direct season
BBC World News launches One Giant Leap season of programming
Singapore - A special season of programming will broadcast on BBC World News in July to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the extraordinary 1969 moon landings. Special edition of The Sky at Night (Singapore time, 18 July at 1730, 19 July at 0930 and 2230) features an exclusive interview with Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon. Sir Patrick Moore and guests take a nostalgic look at the achievements and impact of the Apollo missions and using a sample of genuine moon dust, … [Read more...] about BBC World News launches One Giant Leap season of programming
