Top Gear and BBC Earth channels launching alongside expansion of streamer BBC Player
BBC Studios has launched a raft of new FAST channels in Spain as part of a broader push to expand its reach across EMEA.
The latest deal sees MasOrange in Spain carrying BBCS-owned quartet Top Gear, BBC Series, BBC Earth, and BBC Lifestyle.
The roll-out is part of a digital and on-demand expansion across the region by BBCS, which launched streamer BBC Player on Movistar Plus+ in Spain last month.
The multi-genre VOD service is also now available on Vodafone Spain and Go Plc Malta, with 700 hours of BBCS programming available covering drama, natural history, documentaries, lifestyle, and entertainment titles.
The launches mean BBC Player is now available in seven EMEA countries (Spain, Malta, Greece, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany and Poland), which operate alongisde branded services such as BBC Nordic+ in the Nordics and BBC NL+ in Benelux.
BBCS also now operates seven FAST brands and 160 feeds across EMEA, providing easier access to shows, according to Arran Tindall, president of EMEA at Global Channels & Streaming.
“Digital and on-demand growth is central to our strategy at BBC Studios, built on accessibility and discovery of the BBC’s most iconic IP.
“FAST channels allow audiences to rediscover beloved brands like Top Gear, while BBC Player offers premium, curated experiences. Together, these services showcase the depth and quality of our catalogue and strengthen our partnerships across the region.”
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