BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Wales men’s rugby team’s two-Test tour of Japan this July. The first match takes place at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu on July 5th and will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer, with coverage […]
BBC Studios and BBC News have launched the first phase of a pay model for visitors to the BBC website in the US. In the initial phase of the launch, for $49.99 (€42.76) per year or $8.99 per month, users who join will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the […]
BBC Studios and Studio 100 International have announced several milestones for Bluey in Germany. The successful preschool brand continues to record strong growth in the areas of content, retail and experiences in this country. Studio 100 International, commissioned by BBC Studios, acts as the licensing agency for Bluey , ensuring that the brand’s presence is […]
The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as Gladiators is set to return in 2026 for another season on the BBC, plus a brand-new Celebrity Special. Bradley and Barney Walsh will once again oversee proceedings as the gladiators Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Cyclone, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Hammer, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, […]
As he gears up to headline the Other Stage at Glastonbury on June 28th, acclaimed artist Loyle Carner is bringing his storytelling talents to a younger audience with a special appearance this evening (June 23rd) on CBeebies Bedtime Story. Carner reads I Touched the Sun by Leah Hayes – a heartfelt favourite in his own […]
UYoung, the Chinese children’s and family entertainment and media company, has acquired a raft of English language programmes from global broadcasters and production companies for its popular Ukids app, the preschool animation platform. Acquisitions include the Alphablocks Limited shows – Alphablocks (83 x 5’), Numberblocks (150 x 5’) and Colourblocks (45 x 5’) – produced by the Emmy and BAFTA winning […]
The BBC has appointed Kate Phillips as its new Chief Content Officer following a competitive recruitment process. Phillips was appointed interim Chief Content Officer, after Charlotte Moore announced in February that she was leaving the BBC to join Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television. Phillips has spent 12 years at the BBC. Most recently, […]
Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced the appointment of Lottie Wilson as VP Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, Wilson will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ sales strategy across Australia and New Zealand, where she will represent the distributor’s 205,000+ hour-strong catalogue with a focus on finished […]
CBeebies, the UK’s children’s channel, is launching its biggest live events offer ever, with a vibrant line-up of summer events. From concert halls and theatres to festivals and cinemas, CBeebies is delivering music, dancing, singing, fun and laughter to children across the UK. Lesley Bailey, Head of Franchise Brands BBC Content, commented: “From live shows […]
The BBC is set to expand the Whoniverse as it launches plans for a new pre-school animation series which will see Doctor Who’s adventures come to CBeebies for the first time. The BBC has said it is “looking for a passionate production company to create and produce the series”, which will run independently from the […]