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Data: BBC Studios leads UK in YouTube, TikTok Engagement

Attributing the success to its “fandom-first strategy”, BBC Studios reports that is has outpaced every UK broadcaster and most global streamers in YouTube watch time and TikTok engagement, according to new data. The numbers reveal a strong transformation since launching its advertising proposition in 2023: – Highest YouTube watch time across the UK competitor set, […]

July 3, 2025

BBC planning Doctor Who animation

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 […]

June 12, 2025

Commissioning boost for BBC regional production

The BBC is introducing changes in network television commissioning to support its commitment to make the biggest possible impact right across the UK. In a blog post, Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director of Nations at the BBC, notes that the Corporation is already by far the biggest commissioner of television programming outside London, investing almost £1 […]

May 27, 2025By Colin Mann

Doctor Who S2 Finale simultaneous on BBC, Disney+, cinemas

The season 2 finale of Doctor Who will premiere simultaneously on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in a primetime evening slot on May 31st, and in over 450 cinemas across the UK & Ireland. Titled The Reality War, fans around the globe will be able to all watch together as the Doctor faces one of […]

May 12, 2025

BBC Studios’ FAST channels debut on LG TVs in EMEA

BBC Studios and LG have announced the launch of six BBC Studios’ FAST channels on LG across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics and the Netherlands. BBC FAST brands launching this week include: Top Gear (available on LG TVs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Nordics and the Netherlands) The ultimate destination for car enthusiasts who […]

March 27, 2025

New Doctor Who on BBC, Disney+ in April

Season 2 of Doctor Who, with Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor, will officially launch on April 12th at 8am on BBC iPlayer and later that day on BBC One in the UK. At the same time, those outside of the UK can watch the Doctor and his new adventures on Disney+ where available. Additionally, it […]

February 26, 2025

BBC brings colourisation to Doctor Who: The War Games

One of Doctor Who’s classic tales is to receive a new colourisation from the BBC. Originally aired in 1969, The War Games marked the end of an era for the Second Doctor, Patrick Troughton, following him and his companions Zoe and Jamie as they land in a battlefield that appears to be a World War […]

November 25, 2024

BBC iPlayer viewing up 20% in 2024

The BBC has reported strong year on year growth for its iPlayer streaming service, and is outstripping all its competitors across all audiences – powered by creativity and storytelling from across the UK. The service continues to break records – with viewing up over 20 per cent in 2024 so far. BBC iPlayer’s viewing growth […]

September 16, 2024

Catherine Tate to host the Doctor Who Prom

Actor, comedian and writer Catherine Tate will host the Doctor Who Prom, which makes its return to the BBC Proms this year. Tate is known for playing the role of Donna Noble in the 2006 Doctor Who Christmas special, 2008’s fourth season, the subsequent 2009-2010 Christmas and New Year’s specials, and the 60th anniversary specials […]

August 21, 2024

BBC Studios revamps Consumer Products & Licensing business

BBC Studios Brands & Licensing has announced the appointment of Nicki Sheard as CEO, Brands & Licensing as the BBC Studios division sets a new global approach to its Consumer Products & Licensing business, with the creation of two distinct global teams. BBC Studios says the new setup will “allow the creation of a global […]

July 31, 2024