BBC Studios Pacts with Rogan Productions

BBC Studios has signed a first-look agreement with Rogan Productions, focusing on premium documentaries and landmark series.

The three-year deal gives BBC Studios a first look at distributing the slate from Rogan Productions—founded by husband and wife team James and Soleta Rogan—in return for development funding. The company, created in 2013, produced Putin: A Russian Spy Story.

Soleta Rogan, managing director of Rogan Productions, commented, “We are very excited about securing this endorsement and support of Rogan’s output at this key juncture in company growth. Working in partnership with BBC Studios is key to us sharpening our focus on global reach as we continue to deliver high-quality content for domestic audiences.”

Mark Linsey, chief content officer at BBC Studios, added, “The demand for diverse, informative and intelligent programming has never been higher, alongside audience expectations for the very best creative ideas. We are thrilled to be working more closely with the talented team at Rogan Productions as they develop high quality, thought-provoking content to meet global needs.”