BBC Learning English has joined forces with The Open University to bring the language of William Shakespeare to life in Shakespeare Speaks, a series of 20 short animations. The series is part of a pan-BBC festival marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. In Shakespeare Speaks, The Bard and a cast of real and imagined characters from his life and times explain the origin and meaning of some of his most famous expressions. Each episode focuses on a specific phrase to tell … [Read more...] about Shakespeare Speaks on BBC
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DCD Rights closes global deals
London – UK-based distributor DCD Rights, which picked up the international rights for the wide range of prestigious content from The Open University earlier this year, has secured a slew of sales to broadcasters around the world. Discovery Networks Europe, Middle East and Africa has acquired hit BBC One science series Bang Goes the Theory; Foxtel in Australia, NPO The Netherlands, Histoire (French speaking Europe and Africa) and BBC Worldwide Asia and Australia have each acquired … [Read more...] about DCD Rights closes global deals
