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BBC reports record breaking Christmas for iPlayer
The BBC reported a record-breaking 227 million programme requests for its iPlayer catch-up service during…
International Netflix deals for BBC Worldwide
Netflix has acquired several of BBC Worldwide’s top titles for its new international services, TBI…
Shine poaches BBC Worldwide exec for unscripted
Shine America has recruited Michael Brooks as its senior VP, unscripted programming. The US division…
Top Gear motors in to China
BBC Worldwide’s petrolhead format Top Gear is being remade in China. The programme, which BBCWW…
Amazon and BBC Worldwide cut content deal
Amazon has struck a programming deal with BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the UK…
Warner Bros’ Shed poaches BBCWW Top Gear exec
The US division of Warner Bros.-owned producer Shed has recruited John Hesling as its senior…
BBC iPlayer demand up by third
Requests on the BBC iPlayer catch-up service grew by a third in 2013, with 2.2…
BBC signs international news partnership with Twitter
BBC Global News has agreed a new partnership with Twitter to post and promote videos…
BBC Worldwide to supply raft of content to Hulu Plus
BBC Worldwide North America and Hulu announced today a multi-year agreement to offer a raft…
Pat Younge resigns from BBC Production post
BBC Productions’ chief creative officer Pat Younge has resigned from his position, citing the new…
MIPTV News: Todd Lituchy’s New Media Vision aims to go Fame High
New Media Vision, the consultancy and distribution business run by former Disney and Viasat executive…
iPlayer records record January
Continued strong increases in mobile and tablet use, as well as improved measurement of radio…
Lovefilm renews and extends BBC Worldwide deal
Amazon-owned streaming service Lovefilm has inked a new, extended, content deal with BBC Worldwide, the…
Foxtel strikes Australian Top Gear deal
Australian pay TV operator Foxtel is to launch the new season of British motoring series…
Studio Lambert poaches Top Gear producer from the BBC
Studio Lambert has hired Gary Hunter, the BBC executive responsible for the hugely successful redesign…