BBC Worldwide Canada Sells Package to VisionTV

TORONTO: The Canadian network VisionTV has picked up a raft of classic British comedies and dramas, including Fawlty Towers, from BBC Worldwide Canada.

Seasons one and two of Fawlty Towers, as well as the one-part special Basil the Rat, were included in the deal. Further titles picked up by VisionTV are Jam & Jerusalem seasons one through three and two specials; Vicar of Dibley, seasons one through three and five specials; Yes, Minster, seasons one through three and a special; Yes, Prime Minister seasons one and two; and the first two seasons of The Old Guys.

Hilary Read, the COO of BBC Worldwide Canada, said, “I’m happy to partner once again with VisionTV and build upon our past successes.  We’re looking forward to giving Canadian viewers another dose of celebrated, timeless programming from BBC Worldwide’s catalogue.”
 
Mark Prasuhn, the COO and chief content officer at VisionTV, added, "We’re very pleased to have acquired these powerhouse series from BBC Worldwide and to bring them to audiences across Canada in the coming months. BBC is one of the world’s preeminent creative forces in scripted programming and an important content partner for us. VisionTV viewers have long embraced BBC comedies and dramas, and we’re certain they will be delighted by the addition of these award winning and classic series to our schedule."