Mango TV Scores BBC Worldwide Titles

SINGAPORE: Subscribers to the Chinese content platform Mango TV will be able to access a curated selection of documentary and preschool content from BBC Worldwide.

The deal, announced ahead of the kickoff of Showcase on Monday, follows the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between BBC Worldwide and Mango TV in October. The agreement announced today covers Tigers About the House, Trust Me, I’m a Doctor and the animated preschool series The Numtums, among others.

Mango TV previously picked up a series of sports-related documentaries from BBC Worldwide, including David Beckham For The Love of The Game.

“We are very pleased that our relationship with Mango TV has grown quickly since we signed our MOU in October 2015,” said Kelvin Yau, general manager of BBC Worldwide (Greater China). “Besides this deal, we are also deep in discussions with Mango TV to explore production and format opportunities particularly in iconic BBC documentaries, factual entertainment programs, dramas and films targeting the Chinese and global market. We look forward to making more new exciting announcements in the next few months.”

“Both Mango TV and BBC Worldwide are committed to bringing the best entertainment content to Chinese audiences,” added Molly Nie, chairwoman of Mango TV. “This partnership has been very fruitful and we look forward to developing more exciting opportunities with BBC Worldwide.”