The Disney+ streaming service is ending its partnership with the BBC and dropping sci-fi drama Doctor Who after just two seasons. Lindsay Salt, the BBC’s director of drama, commented: “We’d like to thank Disney+ for being terrific global partners and collaborators over the past two seasons, and for the upcoming [Doctor Who spin-off] The War […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]