BBC Worldwide Content Lands On Amazon India

MUMBAI: Amazon Prime members in India are gaining access to more than 600 hours of programming from BBC Worldwide, including a number of preschool series.

Among the CBeebies shows becoming available on Amazon Prime Video in India are Clangers, which follows the adventures of a group of mouse-shaped creatures who live on a blue planet. Also being added to the streaming service are the animated series Dinopaws, about a trio of curious young dinosaurs, and Hey Duggee, centered on a dog and his afterschool club.

The agreement also includes a variety of BBC factual programs such as Gandhi, The World’s Weirdest Weapons and The Genius of Inventions.

“In the last year or so, we have seen digital consumption in India increase exponentially,” said Myleeta Aga, the senior VP and general manager for India at BBC Worldwide. “We are very excited to be partnering with Amazon Prime Video India to satisfy viewers’ demands for quality, premium programs from the BBC.”

“We are pleased to work with BBC Worldwide to avail premium-quality preschool and documentary programs to our Prime Video customers,” added Nitesh Kripalani, the director and country head for Amazon Prime Video India. “We are very humbled by the positive response from customers to Prime Video and we are confident that the BBC’s programs will resonate with customers. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with BBC Worldwide.”

Amazon Prime launched in India in July 2016 and released its Prime Video streaming service last month.