New York, NY – Before the summer officially came to a close, BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who and COPPER earned record ratings for the channel. The all-new season of BBC AMERICA’s hit sci-fi seriesDoctor Who, which premiered on Saturday, September 1, delivered the channel’s highest-rated, most-watched telecast ever in Live + Same Day. Doctor Who delivered 1.555 million viewers and 723,000…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA to premiere its new original series from Executive Producer Jamie Oliver, Chef Race: U.K. vs. U.S., with two back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, October 2. Ahead of the premiere, BBC AMERICA will present a special preview of the first episode on Saturday September 29, 10:00pm ET, following the mid-season finale…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Syfy today announced it has acquired the international hit series Sinbad from BBC Worldwide America, Sales & Distribution. One of the most enduring stories of all time, the imaginative and fantastical quest ofSinbad will premiere on Syfy in April 2013. Starring newcomer Elliot Knight in the title role, the 12-part series follows Sinbad’s sea-bound journey after he…
Read MoreRio de Janeiro, Brasil – BBC Worldwide Latin America announced today at their 9th annual BBC Worldwide Showcase Latin America, a content deal with TV Azteca for the popular character-led dramas, Sherlock and Robin Hood. This marks the first sales deal for drama titles with the free-to-air Mexican broadcaster. Helen Jurado, VP Sales & Distribution, BBC Worldwide Latin America,…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who returns after a record-breaking season with five blockbuster episodes on September 1 as part of Supernatural Saturday. Join the Doctor, his companions Amy and Rory (aka the Ponds) and numerous friends on their latest escapades through space and time where they puzzle an unexpected invasion of Earth, save a…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC AMERICA’s first original scripted series COPPER, which premiered on Sunday, August 19, has become the channel’s highest-rated series premiere ever. COPPER delivered 1.8 million* viewers in total audience. In its 10:00pm premiere, COPPER attracted 1.1 million** total viewers and delivered over half a million in A25-54. Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide America’s 9th annual BBC Worldwide Showcase Latin America will feature a spectacular line-up of new shows in addition to its revered catalog of over 50,000 hours of first-class content. This year’s event will also include appearances by special guests, Kayne Raymond, star of the exotic competition show, No Kitchen Required, and world-travelling farmer, Jimmy Doherty…
Read MoreLos Angeles, CA – BBC AMERICA today announced it is co-producing BBC One’s The Musketeers, a new drama inspired by the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas and written by Adrian Hodges (My Week with Marilyn, Survivors, Primeval). The Musketeers is a fresh and contemporary take on the beloved story and characters created by Dumas. It tells the story of a band of…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Lifetime’s new series The Week the Women Went will now premiere on Tuesday, August 14, at 10pm ET/PT, immediately following Dance Moms. Narrated by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, the five episode, one-hour unscripted series explores modern gender roles and finds out what happens when all of the women leave one…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Worldwide America, the commercial arm of the BBC, today announced a deal with MTV Networks for a package of first-class music programming. Headlining the deal is the exclusive Radiohead: The King of Limbs – Live From the Basement, an intimate concert with English alternative rock group Radiohead, one of the most successful…
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