New York, NY – Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in the United States, BBC AMERICA will air a 24-hours per day, four-day event showcasing the very best nature programming television has to offer. “Now, more than ever, many of us have come to appreciate the extraordinary beauty and deep benefits of the natural world,”…
Read MoreNew York, NY – BBC Studios today announces the appointment of Rebecca Glashow as President, BBC Studios – Americas. Glashow will lead the region’s strategy to develop the company’s diversified distribution business activities in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America and drive profitable long-term growth. Based in New York, Glashow will begin her new role…
Read MoreNew York, NY — During this unprecedented time of social distancing and limited access to the world around us, BBC AMERICA today announced plans to expand Wonderstruck, its dedicated 24-hour micro-net destination for wildlife and wonder, to two full days of the week for as long as it’s needed and the launch of a new free short-form digital…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Nature’s spies are back undercover. Their mission? To go deeper into the animal world than ever thought possible. From the hot and humid tropics to the freezing poles, the sequel to 2017’s popular Nature: Spy in the Wild miniseries places even more spy creatures in the middle of some of nature’s…
Read MoreNew York, NY – Millions of years ago, huge forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven continents – each with distinct climate and terrain, and its own unique, remarkable wildlife. Seven Worlds, One Planet tells the story of our seven spectacular continents and how they shape the extraordinary animal behavior and biodiversity that we…
Read MoreNew 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….
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreArlington, 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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