Taipei — BBC Worldwide and ELTA TV kicked off 2015 by announcing a deal that will see the largest volume of UK content available in Taiwan. The deal includes channels, programme sales and VOD for BBC’s factual, lifestyle, light entertainment, news and current affairs content across multiple platforms in Taiwan. The announcement was made at a joint press conference hosted by ELTA TV and BBC Worldwide in Taipei. With this deal, four of BBC’s channels – BBC World News HD, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide signs with ELTA TV
Top Gear
“Top Gear” races to Asia
For the first time, viewers in Asia will be able to watch the new series of Top Gear on the same day as its telecast in the UK. The latest season of Top Gear will premiere on BBC Knowledge on Monday night at 9pm SIN/HK/TW. Top Gear returns for an explosive and extra-long run of brand new programmes. In the first episode of the series, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Russia for an incredible race across the vast and very beautiful urban landscape of St Petersburg. May … [Read more...] about “Top Gear” races to Asia
“Doctor Who” and “Top Gear” Christmas Special
Whovians and Gearheads are in for a treat this December as special episodes of their favourite shows come to their television sets on the same day as the UK premiere. On Friday, 26 December at 8.00pm (HK/SIN), BBC Entertainment will telecast, first and exclusively, the brand-new, much anticipated Doctor Who Christmas Special, Doctor Who: Last Christmas. On Sunday, the 28 and Monday, 29 December, Top Gear fans will be able to catch a two-part special of the most widely watched factual television … [Read more...] about “Doctor Who” and “Top Gear” Christmas Special
BBC Worldwide’s “Top Gear China” reveals hosts
Shanghai – BBC Worldwide, together with Honyee Media, production partner for Top Gear China, unveiled the three hosts for the Chinese version of the popular show Top Gear. Actor, singer and professional racer Ren Xianqi (Richie Jen), famous TV host and Golden Microphone Award winner, Cheng Lei, and twice Olympic diving gold medallist and actor, Tian Liang, will lead Top Gear China from 5 November, when it premieres. The China version will mirror the UK show's irreverent humour and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s “Top Gear China” reveals hosts
“Top Gear” format travels to France
Top Gear is the most watched factual TV programme in the world and now French audiences will have their very own local version. The entertaining and popular motoring series will be produced by BBC Worldwide France and is due to start filming later this year. It will air on RMC Découverte in France in 2015. The local format of Top Gear will include many elements already familiar to audiences around the world with some added French twists and the presenters will be announced in due course. … [Read more...] about “Top Gear” format travels to France
BBC Worldwide collaborates with Honyee Media to launch “Top Gear” China
Beijing – BBC Worldwide has inked a deal with Honyee Media in China to produce a Chinese version of Top Gear, the most watched factual programme in the world. The contract was sealed during a signing ceremony between Honyee Media and BBC Worldwide in Beijing at Honyee’s Extreme Night event. Honyee Media is a media conglomerate focused on high-end lifestyle in China. Owning multiple media platforms including magazines, a TV channel, and shopping sites, they will be … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide collaborates with Honyee Media to launch “Top Gear” China
