Broadcast International Distributors Survey 2026
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FeaturesBBC Studios comes roaring back as growth returns
Majority of respondents report a rise in turnover, with BBCS topping the table
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FeaturesDistributors show resilience in tough times
Banijay Rights overhauls BBC Studios to top this year’s distributors table with strong growth despite difficult conditions for the industry
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FeaturesDistributors make hay despite challenges ahead
Annual report shows revenues are at their highest level since before the pandemic amid tough times for the content business
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FeaturesDistributors Survey 2022: Distributors bounce back after Covid
Revenues up year on year as production gets back on track, but still below pre-pandemic levels
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FeaturesDistributors find routes around Covid
Pandemic has benefited those with a big catalogue and nimble smaller players able to fill gaps in schedules
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FeaturesRecord revenues as growth slows
Survey reveals loss of momentum after two years of double-digit rises, but turnover continuing to climb
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FeaturesA record-breaking year
An exceptional year for UK distributors, with combined revenues breaking £1.5bn
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FeaturesMarket split over threat to windowing
Some distributors are concerned that deals between broadcasters and streamers will impact second window sales, but others spot an opportunity
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FeaturesBBC Studios retains top spot as rivals stumble
Market leader bucks trend with 20% revenue rise while biggest competitors all report declines
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NewsBBC Studios tops 2025 Broadcast Distributors Survey
Asia and Death in Paradise firm reports 11% rise in revenues to break £400m mark
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FeaturesContent pipeline slowdown takes a toll
Respondents on getting creative with deficit financing and co-production to ensure the shows they need make it over the line and onto their slates
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FeaturesDeficits grow as market softens
Distributors in our survey report being asked to increase funding to get programmes made, while also dealing with falling demand from buyers
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FeaturesDistributors express concern over gaps in funding
Companies say they’re being asked to invest increasingly large sums up front
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FeaturesConcern over rising costs as growth returns
Production cost inflation and access to rights are the chief causes of anxiety for this year’s survey respondents
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FeaturesSoaring costs give cause for concern
Continuing Covid compliance, competition for rights & inflated production expenses are creating a challenging environment for the sector
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FeaturesBusiness as usual as sales move online
The lack of physical markets has had little negative impact, with some distributors achieving cost savings & a closer relationship with clients
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