BBC Studios has expanded its production capabilities across Scandinavia with the acquisition of STV, which is based in Copenhagen with offices in Norway and Sweden.
BBC Ups Savings Target in New Annual Report
March 30, 2023
The BBC has released its Annual Plan for 2023/24, setting new targets for cost-savings that includes cutting 1,000 hours in content commissions annually.
Germany’s ZDF Extends BBC Studios Partnership
February 28, 2023
BBC Studios and Germany’s ZDF have renewed their long-term strategic partnership to develop and co-produce content.
BBC Studios Launches Digital-First Comedy Channel
November 30, 2022
BBC Studios has launched Funny Parts, a new digital comedy channel, with three brand-new shows.
UKTV, BBC Studios Name Jonathan Newman GM of Commercial
November 18, 2022
Jonathan Newman has been named general manager of commercial for BBC Studios UK Distribution and UKTV as the companies restructure their commercial teams to focus more effectively on the region’s priorities.
BBC Studios Showcase Relocates to London
July 14, 2022
The BBC Studios Showcase is set to return in-person on February 27 and 28, 2023, relocating to London after nine years in Liverpool.
BBC Studios Delivers Record Results
July 12, 2022
For the year 2021-22, BBC Studios posted overall revenues of £1.6 billion ($1.9 billion), a 30 percent gain.
Stath Lets Flats’ Jamie Demetriou Ties Up with BBC Studios
July 6, 2022
BBC Studios has entered into a creative partnership with the BAFTA Award-winning comedian, actor and screenwriter Jamie Demetriou.
BBC Player Set for Polish Launch with Canal+
May 24, 2022
BBC Studios has struck a deal with Canal+ to launch the BBC Player VOD service in Poland.
BBC Reveals New-Look Commercial Board
March 30, 2022
The BBC has made a series of appointments to its Commercial Board, which oversees BBC Studios, including naming Damon Buffini chairman.