Britbox Streaming Service Achieves One Million Subscribers

Posted by on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 in

New York, NY – BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV in North America, today announced it has achieved one million (1,000,000) subscribers, doubling the BritBox community since last January.  The service, which has the largest collection of streaming British television, remains the fastest-growing targeted stand-alone SVOD service1 since its launch in March of 2017….

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This Holiday Season, The Daleks Return on BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who

Posted by on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 in

New York, NY – Following the climactic ending to Season 12, Doctor Who will return to BBC AMERICA this coming holiday season for a special episode entitled, “Revolution of the Daleks.” The latest season was packed full of shocking twists, turns and surprises, and now the one-off special will see the return of one of the Doctor’s biggest…

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BritBox to Co-Produce The Pembrokeshire Murders

Posted by on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 in

New York, NY — BritBox, the North American subscription service from BBC Studios & ITV offering the biggest streaming collection of British TV, announced today it will come on board as a co-producer on The Pembrokeshire Murders with parent company ITV. The true crime limited series starring Luke Evans (Fate of the Furious, Beauty and…

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BBC Studios Joins Public Media Leaders With New Investment Into Pocket Casts

Posted by on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 in

New York, NY – As podcasting continues to grow, the world’s largest public media entities are joining forces to ensure that consumers get the best listening experience with new investment into Pocket Casts. Acquired in May 2018 by a number of U.S. public media institutions, Pocket Casts is a globally available podcast platform, which offers…

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PBS Reveals Surprising Truths About Climate Change in New Documentary CLIMATE CHANGE – THE FACTS

Posted by on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 in

Arlington, VA – On Earth Day, PBS will premiere a compelling new documentary, CLIMATE CHANGE – THE FACTS, presenting scientific evidence of the impact of global warming. The program also examines possible solutions to the crisis, including the latest innovations, technology and actions individuals can take to prevent further damage. The one-hour special, hosted by…

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Killing Eve Returns to BBC AMERICA and AMC on Sunday, April 26 at 10PM ET/PT

Posted by on Friday, February 14th, 2020 in

New York, NY – On the heels of renewing Killing Eve for a fourth season, BBC AMERICA has announced that the award-winning drama will return for its third on Sunday, April 26th at 10pm ET/PT, and released several first-look photos that point to a wild season. Airing once again on both BBC AMERICA and AMC, season three stars Golden…

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Launch of BBC AMERICA’s Seven Worlds, One Planet Ranks Among Top Nature Premieres on U.S. Ad-Supported TV in Last Five Years

Posted by on Friday, January 24th, 2020 in

New York, NY – The premiere of BBC AMERICA’s Seven Worlds, One Planet was a ratings success, ranking as a top 10 nature telecast on ad-supported U.S. television over the last five years and posting significant gains over last year’s tentpole nature series, Dynasties. The Australia episode of Seven Worlds, One Planet premiered with 1.9 million total viewers and 652,000 adults 25-54…

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BBC AMERICA Announces Disability Monologues (Wt), a New Short-Form Series About the Perception of Disability, Co-Produced With BBC Studios

Posted by on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 in

Pasadena, CA – BBC AMERICA has announced a new series of powerful short films, Disability Monologues (wt), focusing on challenging and changing the perception of disability. Writer and performer Mat Fraser (His Dark Materials, American Horror Story) will curate the six, 15-minute works, to be performed by himself, poet and playwright Jackie Hagan, Ruth Madeley (BBC AMERICA’s The Watch), Robert Softley Gale (My Left/Right Foot), Liz…

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Dynamic Mix Of Star-Powered Co-Productions, Limited Series, Live Specials, Renewals And Iconic UK Programs Takes Centre Stage At Britbox TCA Presentation

Posted by on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in

Pasadena, CA — BritBox, the hit streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, today announced the addition of several new star-studded co-productions, live specials, renewals, short series and the acquisition of some of the most beloved UK programs ever. The new programming, unveiled by BritBox President and Founder, Soumya Sriraman, at the semi-annual gathering of…

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BBC AMERICA’s Seven Worlds, One Planet to Now Premiere With Australia Episode

Posted by on Friday, January 10th, 2020 in

New York, NY – In response to the widespread devastation caused by the fires in Australia, BBC AMERICA’s upcoming nature documentary series on the seven continents, Seven Worlds, One Planet, will now begin with the Australia episode and will inform viewers of how they can support relief efforts. The Sir David Attenborough-narrated series begins Saturday, January 18, at…

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