BBC Worldwide is taking televised UK biennial charity event Sport Relief to international audiences for the first time. The event brings together the best of British sporting talent, comedians and entertainers to raise money to help some of the world's most vulnerable people. Sport Relief 2012 will be presented to global viewers as a special season across two weeks, bringing together a number of brand new and exclusive shows. The highlight of the season will be a four hour show of comedy and … [Read more...] about Sport for global Relief
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BBC appoints new GM and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia
Sydney & London – BBC Worldwide has named Deirdre Brennan as General Manager and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia. Currently Director of Television for BBC Worldwide Australia, Brennan will be responsible for the ongoing growth and development of the local channel portfolio – UKTV, UKTV NZ, BBC Knowledge, BBC Knowledge NZ and CBeebies - as well as managing local operations for BBC World News. She will also oversee the channels’ branded non-linear services … [Read more...] about BBC appoints new GM and Director of Channels and Branded Services, Australasia
