All BBC Worldwide articles – Page 40
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NewsOSF boss labels natural history ‘tired’
The natural history genre has become “tired” and producers must work harder to convince broadcasters to invest in shows, according to Oxford Scientific Films boss Clare Birks.
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NewsBBCW strikes Red Planet first-look deal
Tony Jordan’s Red Planet Pictures has formalised his long-standing relationship with BBC Worldwide, striking a first-look deal with the international distributor.
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NewsBBC America boards London Spy
US cable network BBC America has boarded Working Title Television’s BBC2 thriller London Spy.
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NewsSir David Attenborough to lead raft of BBC natural history docs
Sir David Attenborough is to front three natural history documentaries as part of a major factual push from the BBC.
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RatingsRatings analysis: Answering the call of the wild
Natural history can still attract big audiences but the high cost is becoming a deterrent to broadcasters
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NewsThe rising stars of global TV
Click to meet the 10 execs selected as Broadcast’s first International Rising Stars.
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NewsBBCW & ZDF develop event gameshow
Mipcom: BBC Worldwide has teamed up with German public service broadcaster ZDF to develop an event gameshow in which 1,000 contestants compete in each episode.
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NewsUK TV exports grow 5% to £1.3bn
Mipcom: Demand for UK television shows abroad has increased 5% over the past 12 months, fuelled by growing sales in the US and China.
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CommentVoD: time for a united front
PSBs must play the likes of Netflix at their own game, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsRise in UK scripted remakes
Orphan Black, Youngers and Line Of Duty are some of the shows being launched next week at Mipcom in Cannes as the trend for adapting UK scripted series grows.
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NewsMackie and Haynes indie wins first order
Mainstreet Pictures, the indie established last year by former ITV drama chiefs Laura Mackie and Sally Haynes, has won its first commission: a cold-case police drama for ITV.
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NewsBBC4 drums up Dave Grohl doc
Dave Grohl is to front a rock doc on BBC4 after the channel swooped for an eight-part series from the Nirvana and Foo Fighters’ star.
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NewsBBC hands TVC keys to developers
Television Centre (TVC) is to be formally handed over to developers by the BBC this week in what has been described as a “new chapter” for the west London location.
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NewsBBCW to boost Lookout Point slate
Parade’s End co-producer Lookout Point will beef up its development slate and work more closely with BBC channels around the world after securing a multi-million pound investment from BBC Worldwide.
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CommentAudiences are driving TV’s path
TV consumption shouldn’t be an alien concept, says Kate Bulkley
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NewsTim Davie lifts lid on BBCW growth plans
BBC Worldwide boss Tim Davie has lifted the lid on the company’s growth strategy - ruling out plans to divest its stake in UKTV, confirming it is in talks to sell a stake in BBC America and eyeing Chinese expansion.
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NewsBBCW buys stake in Lookout Point
BBC Worldwide has bought a 35% stake in Simon Vaughan’s production and distribution business Lookout Point.
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NewsBBC1 looks for Animals in Love
The secret flirting techniques of capuchin monkeys will be highlighted in a two-part documentary series for BBC1.
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NewsBBCW revives indie interest
BBC Worldwide is planning a renewed push on its UK indie investment strategy, according to chief executive Tim Davie.
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NewsDCD sells Open University globally
Open University’s shows including Bang Goes The Theory are to travel the world after DCD Rights secured a slew of programme sales.