BBC Studios Partners with Pluto TV in the U.S.

BBC Studios and Pluto TV have signed a deal that is set to bring select titles from the British broadcaster’s vast content library to the U.S. streaming service.

Through the agreement, Pluto TV will provide a slate of evergreen entertainment from the BBC Studios catalog for American audiences. Being Erica, Bedlam, Primeval and Robin Hood are among the series headed to the streamer. Pluto TV also plans to launch two of its signature single-series pop-up channels with Classic Doctor Who and Antiques Roadshow. BBC Studios content will launch on Pluto TV in May.

Beth Clearfield, senior VP of digital strategy and franchise business management for BBC Studios in the Americas, said: “This new Pluto TV enterprise is appealing for us, as we continue to attract new audiences through the creation of branded pop-up channels like Classic Doctor Who and Antiques Roadshow and expand on opportunities for existing fans to find their favorite shows to stream in a unique way.”

Amy Kuessner, senior VP of content partnerships, added: “Pluto TV is elated to be able to expand our range of programming by adding such an esteemed and regarded brand as the BBC. The BBC has long been a key international entertainment leader known for captivating audiences with content that transcends time. We are incredibly proud and eager to introduce BBC Studio’s evergreen content to Pluto TV audiences.”