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BBC Studios

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

British government to raise BBC license fee with inflation

November 29, 2024

The BBC will continue to be supported through the TV license until at least 2027, and will see adjustments based on inflation, the U.K.’s Culture Secretary affirmed this week.

The logos of AMC Networks and BBC America. (Graphic by The Desk)

AMC Networks acquires full control of BBC America for $49 million

November 9, 2024

AMC Networks has bought out its partner for the cable channel BBC America.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

BBC to issue 500 pink slips as deficit projected to grow

July 23, 2024

The BBC is planning to further reduce its employee headcount as the broadcaster works to address ongoing financial challenges.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

BBC Studios launches FAST channels on Pluto TV in Europe

May 29, 2024

The content streams will also debut on Pluto TV in the Middle East and North Africa.

Disney licenses six TV shows to UKTV Media

April 4, 2024April 3, 2024

Disney has agreed to license six drama series from FX, ABC and Hulu to BBC Studios’ UKTV Media in the United Kingdom.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014.

BBC needs to reorient focus around core roles, top boss says

March 27, 2024

The top official at the BBC said the company needs to reorient its focus around a core set of ideas that involve educating and entertaining the world.

Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, as it appeared in 2014.

AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services

March 13, 2024

The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.

Britbox offers a wide variety of shows from the BBC, ITV and other content partners. (Courtesy image)

BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox’s U.S. and Canadian streaming services.

Luke Bradley-Jones. (Photo courtesy Walt Disney Company)

Luke Bradley-Jones, top Disney Plus boss in Europe, leaves for The Economist

February 27, 2024

The Economist Group has poached a Disney executive with deep ties to the streaming video industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe

October 18, 2023

Paramount Global’s free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.

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BBC plans to launch streaming channels on Freevee

October 11, 2023

The BBC will launch five new free, ad-supported streaming channels on Amazon’s Freevee next Tuesday.

BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers

September 18, 2023

BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with “personalized” content.

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