BBC Studios & Rogan Productions Renew First-Look Deal

Following sales to over 220 territories over the past five years, BBC Studios and Rogan Productions have decided to renew their first-look deal.

“We are proud and excited to continue our partnership with BBC Studios, who have supported us in showcasing our factual content across the globe with great success,” said Soleta Rogan, managing director at Rogan. “As we focus on this next phase of collaboration, Rogan is excellently positioned to continue building the scope and scale of its output, knowing it has world-leading expertise bringing our particular brand of factual programming to international audiences.”

BBC Studios and Rogan Productions first partnered back in 2020, with the focus of the deal being and continuing to be on premium documentaries and landmark series. Over the past five years, BBC Studios have sold Rogan’s titles such as Freddie: The Final Act, ABBA: Against the Odds and Putin: A Russian Spy Story.

“Rogan Productions continue to set the standard in the factual genre, both in the U.K. and internationally,” said Tom Young, head of indie partnerships and factual at BBC Studios. “Their ability to cast fresh light on stories—exploring complex subjects with bold ambition, nuance and genuine curiosity—is exceptional. Over the past five years, our collaborative partnership has enabled us to bring their critically acclaimed documentaries to audiences around the world. We’re delighted to be extending this relationship.”