Press Releases
August 2019
Monday, 5 August 2019
BBC Studios today announced they have reached an agreement with Foxtel on a long-term extension of their partnership. The deal includes a new channel BBC Earth.
July 2019
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
BBC Studios announces its 2018/19 financial results showing a record year of returns to the BBC.
Monday, 1 July 2019
BBC Studios joined forces with festival organisers to celebrate the amazing work of its iconic Natural History Unit and globally launch its next blockbuster Seven Worlds, One Planet. The prequel features a tantalising collaboration between enigmatic Australian performer/songwriter Sia and legendary composer Hans Zimmer, who join forces on the original song ‘Out There’ that accompanies the extended trailer.
June 2019
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Following a successful initial partnership, BBC First has announced that Cunard is to renew its relationship as channel sponsor of the premium drama channel.
Friday, 21 June 2019
BBC Studios has been commissioned by the ABC to make a special edition of Stargazing called Stargazing: Moon and Beyond, marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Following the success of two previous Stargazing series, the one hour special will be produced by BBC Studios ANZ in collaboration with experts from the BBC Studios Science Unit.
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Penguin Random House and BBC Studios are delighted to announce that the Bluey publishing program will launch with three carefully chosen titles, including two storybooks and one activity book, which will hit Australian book stores on 5 November 2019.
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Bluey is set to launch on a global stage as BBC Studios and Disney announce that the first two series will premiere internationally on Disney Junior from late 2019 and the upcoming streaming service Disney+ in all territories outside Australia, New Zealand and Greater China including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Australian company Moose Toys will be the global master toy partner.
Friday, 7 June 2019
After a sell-out tour in 2016 and back by popular demand, the king of documentaries, BBC film-maker, immersive journalist and social commentator Louis Theroux will visit Australia and New Zealand in January 2020 with a brand-new show: Louis Theroux Without Limits.
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
BAFTA-nominated presenter Andy Day is on his way down under. For the first time ever in Australia, the star of ABC KIDS and CBeebies Andy’s Wild Adventures, Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures and Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures will delight his Australian fans live on stage. Andy is on his time travels again. And this time, you can be there too…
May 2019
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Luxury cruise ship company Cunard has signed on as exclusive sponsor for An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson, the Farewell Australia Tour 2019, to be held this October. The
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
BBC Studios, Andrew Kay and Phil Bathols are proud to announce the return of Sir Michael Parkinson for his Farewell Australia tour in October 2019.
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Brand new Louis Theroux specials The Night in Question and Mothers on the Edge will have their Australian premiere on BBC Knowledge on June 27 and July 4 respectively.
Monday, 27 May 2019
Following his hugely successful 2017 tour, British physician and science journalist, DR MICHAEL MOSLEY, is returning to Australia for a brand-new national tour in September.
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
The fully-interactive VR videogame, featuring the voice of Jodie Whittaker, will arrive this September.
April 2019
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Ahead of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, BBC Studios announces the “2019 Doctor Who Fan Art Competition”, giving fans an opportunity to see their own work on a Doctor Who t-shirt, with a limited quantity available for purchase at the BBC AMERICA booth at San Diego Comic-Con.
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Bluey fans are in for a treat with BBC Studios and Penguin Random House Australia announcing today that a publishing deal has been signed which will see three books from the hit preschool program in Australian stores before Christmas 2019. The range will include two storybooks and one activity book.
Monday, 1 April 2019
Jon Penn, Managing Director of BBC Studios ANZ, has announced that Deb Tod is to be the new Head of Content Sales and Co-production for the region.
March 2019
Thursday, 7 March 2019
BBC Studios Australia and the Australian International Documentary Conference has announced that Max Bourke is the recipient of the Unscripted International Producer Placement, in partnership with Create NSW.
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
BBC First has today announced the acquisition of MotherFatherSon, World On Fire and the next series of Taboo. These dramas will see Hollywood heavyweights Richard Gere (Chicago, Pretty Woman) and Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets, Mad About You) come to the channel this year, with Tom Hardy to reprise his role as James Delaney at a date to be announced.
February 2019
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Calling all Squirrels! Brand new episodes of Hey Duggee will premiere on CBeebies from Monday, March 4 at 4.40pm. Get ready for hugs and laughter as Duggee, the Squirrels and a beloved cast of characters including Hennie, Chew Chew the Panda, Tino the Mouse, Mr and Mr Crab, Naughty Monkey and Enid – Duggee’s pet cat - return for exciting new adventures and badges.
Thursday, 14 February 2019
BBC First announces the highly anticipated series Les Misérables is set to air on Sundays at 8.30pm from March 10.
Adapted by the award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, War and Peace), this landmark drama has gone back to the novel and delved deep into the many layers of Hugo's story, revelling in Jean Valjean's and Javert's cat-and-mouse relationship against the epic backdrop of France at a time of civil unrest.
January 2019
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Premium drama channel BBC First has announced Cunard as its new channel sponsor with premiere dates revealed for returning series Tin Star Series 2 starring Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) and Genevieve O’Reilly (Glitch) and Victoria Series 3 starring Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who).
Monday, 21 January 2019
To mark International Hugging Day and inspired by the famous ‘Duggee Hug’ at the end of each episode of Hey Duggee - the BAFTA award-winning pre-school show - CBeebies Australia has commissioned research into the hugging habits of Australians.
December 2018
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
BBC First announces Luther Series 5 to air on Sundays at 8.30pm from February 3.
Created by Emmy-nominated writer Neil Cross and starring Idris Elba and Golden Globe winning actress Ruth Wilson, the four-part series is set to be as chilling and gruesome as ever.
November 2018
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
BBC Studios has scored its first commission since setting up a production arm in Australia
Thursday, 15 November 2018
From new Doctor Who products through to adorable Hey Duggee apparel, there is a fantastic range of gifts, plus an exciting line up of live events throughout the festive season and beyond, guaranteed to delight all fans of BBC shows.
Monday, 5 November 2018
New Louis Theroux series Altered States will air on BBC Knowledge from Thursday 6th December at 8.30pm. The series looks at the unusual ways modern America deals with birth, love and death and features 3 x 1 hour documentaries - Take My Baby, Choosing Death and Love Without Limits.
October 2018
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Create NSW, BBC Studios announce six-month BBC UK placement for Doc star
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
Tickets are now on sale for the New Zealand premiere of Planet Earth II Live in Concert to be held at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre on Wednesday 22 May 2019.
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Louis Theroux’s new documentary Love Without Limits, which explores the fascinating polyamory way of life, will screen in select cinemas across Australia from November 30th and is brought to Louis fans by BBC Studios and Sharmill Films.
Monday, 22 October 2018
BBC First has announced the highly anticipated The Little Drummer Girl will air on Wednesdays from
November 14 at 8.30pm.
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
BBC Studios and Mattel have partnered to release the first ever Doctor Who Limited Edition Barbie - and it will be sold through Zing Pop Culture in Australia.
Friday, 5 October 2018
BBC Studios and Andrew Kay & Associates are proud to announce Blue Planet II Live in Concert, which will tour to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in March 2019 with UK superstar Joanna Lumley to host and live narrate this unique concert experience.
Friday, 5 October 2018
Leading international cruise company, Holland America Line, has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor for the breathtaking Blue Planet II Live in Concert, hosted by UK superstar Joanna Lumley in Australia next March.
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
BBC First will show Mike Bartlett’s (Doctor Foster) drama series Press from Tuesday November 6 at 8.30pm. Set in the fast-paced and challenging environment of the British newspaper industry Press explores the personal lives and constant professional dilemmas facing the journalists who work at two rival newspapers.
September 2018
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
BBC First today announced an impressive raft of new dramas which will premiere on the channel in 2018/19 with stars like Idris Elba, Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Shannon, Lily Collins, Dominic West, Tim Roth, Christina Hendricks and Jenna Coleman heading to screens.
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
BBC First has announced that Vanity Fair, a new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s novel, will air on Thursdays from October 11 at 8.30pm.
August 2018
Monday, 27 August 2018
New premium factual channel BBC Earth will launch in New Zealand on SKY on October 22, rebranding existing channel BBC Knowledge.
The BBC Earth channel will showcase a broad range of world-class factual programming represented by natural history, human stories, adventurous travels and scientific investigations, and will feature programmes from expert presenters such as Sir David Attenborough, Michael Mosley, Louis Theroux, Professor Brian Cox and Steve Backshall.
July 2018
Thursday, 12 July 2018
Following Blue Planet II’s success on Nine earlier this year, fans of Sir David Attenborough’s renowned natural history series can now purchase a unique Blue Planet II licensed stamp pack. Containing 20 $1 Love stamps as well as breathtaking photography of our blue planet, the pack makes for a lovely gift and appeals to collectors and fans alike.
June 2018
Friday, 29 June 2018
Premium drama channel BBC First has announced Smeg as its new channel sponsor; alongside the acquisition of two major dramas A Very English Scandal starring Hugh Grant, and Vanity Fair with Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One).
Thursday, 7 June 2018
BBC Earth has launched a global search for a fresh new presenter who can offer a different perspective on all things natural history and science
May 2018
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Over 500 classic episodes from the 1960s to the 1980s will air worldwide on Twitch from
May 29 to July 23
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Divided States is a series of programs airing on BBC Knowledge that will examine racism, gun violence and hate crimes in America starting at the end of May.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
Matchbox Pictures' Director of Production and one of Australia's leading television producers to join BBC Studios as its first Director of Productions in Australia.
April 2018
Monday, 23 April 2018
Fetch TV and BBC Studios today announced the launch of a new lifestyle channel - BBC Living. The
channel will join 5 other BBC channels on the Fetch platform - BBC First, BBC Knowledge, BBC UKTV,
BBC CBeebies and BBC World News.
Monday, 16 April 2018
Travel Associates has signed on as a partner for premium British drama channel BBC First, BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand has announced.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Get your fascinators and flags ready and switch on UKTV for the BBC’s live, uninterrupted coverage of the Royal wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
The newly created BBC Studios officially launched today (3rd April 2018), heralding a new chapter for the BBC’s content creation and exploitation activities.
March 2018
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Its onwards and upwards for everyone’s favourite pooch Duggee. Hey Duggee had an incredible year in 2017 and, with a number of deals in the pipeline already for this year including preschool apparel and mini-musical shows, 2018 looks set to be even bigger.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and Liv Tyler (Lord of The Rings) lead the cast of this powerful three-part series which also marks Kit Harington’s first foray into producing. While many people are familiar with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot, the show throws the spotlight on the real mastermind behind the plans to blow up the Houses of Parliament, Kit’s real-life ancestor, Robert Catesby. Gunpowder premieres on BBC First on Tuesday, May 1 at 8.30pm.
February 2018
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whittaker today teased the new series of Doctor Who by unveiling a new logo and insignia for the brand to over 700 of the world’s top TV buyers and international press at BBC Worldwide’s annual showcase event in Liverpool.
Friday, 16 February 2018
BBC Studios launches its production arm in Australia and wins first commission from ABC. It also announces a search for a Director of Production
January 2018
Monday, 29 January 2018
Monday, 15 January 2018
UKTV presents the EE British Academy Film Awards 2018 and the BRIT Awards 2018, express from the UK.
December 2017
Thursday, 7 December 2017
UKTV will bring the much-loved annual Royal Variety Performance to Australian audiences, express from the UK on Wednesday, 20th December at 8.30pm.
November 2017
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand today announces a raft of new shows coming to its channels next year with ‘A’ list actors Kit Harington, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, Christina Hendricks and Benedict Cumberbatch, some of the UK’s biggest comedians Michael McIntyre, Kevin Bridges and Dawn French, well-loved children’s brands Hey Duggee and Thomas the Tank Engine and adventurers Ben Fogle and Robson Green all slated to appear across the BBC channels in 2018.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
There are presents suitable for all fans of the BBC’s shows this Christmas. From much loved Hey Duggee apparel through to collectable book sets and even wireless Doctor Who bluetooth gadgets, BBC Worldwide has a bespoke collection of gifts for everyone.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand and Sharmill Films are giving Doctor Who fans a special gift this Christmas with an event screening of this year’s Christmas Special Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time.
Monday, 13 November 2017
Thursday, 2 November 2017
BBC First has announced it will air the new series within a week of it’s UK screening. The show will premiere on the channel on Sundays at 8.30pm from November 19. Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody join the cast.
October 2017
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Hey Duggee and the Squirrels are heading to the big screen for the first time ever, offering one big hour of woofs, sing-a-longs and interactive fun.
September 2017
Wednesday, 27 September 2017
For this tour there is a big difference … Deadly 60 Down Under will for the first time feature Steve live on stage with some of Australia’s deadliest animals!
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
BBC Worldwide ANZ's COO Fiona Lang has been awarded one of two Chief Executive Women scholarships to attend the prestigious CEW Leading for Results program at INSEAD
Monday, 18 September 2017
Doctor Foster, BBC First’s highest rating programme of 2015, is set for a dramatic return with series two premiering on the channel from Tuesday, October 31 at 8.30pm.
Friday, 15 September 2017
In a global first, documentary maker, author and actor Ross Kemp will reveal the truth about how the extreme world works live on stage, delivering remarkable insights into the 73 documentaries that he has made with his team across the world in the last 15 years.
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Radiohead, one of the world’s most acclaimed rock bands, and Hans Zimmer, one of the planet’s most successful movie and TV composers, are joining forces to produce an exclusive track for the forthcoming BBC natural history landmark Blue Planet II.
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
The BBC has today launched its 100 Women season for 2017, with a unique celebration of female talent. Now in its fifth year, the season is again leading the charge by challenging women across the world to solve four global problems.
August 2017
Monday, 28 August 2017
Diana and I, a new single drama about the extraordinary impact Princess Diana's death had on people’s lives, will premiere on UKTV Australia on Saturday, 9th September at 6:30pm.
Thursday, 24 August 2017
BBC Culture reveals the 100 greatest comedies ever made following an extensive poll of more than 250 film critics in over 50 countries.
July 2017
Friday, 21 July 2017
Are you fitter than a Maasai Warrior?
Comedian Joel Dommett is about to find out.
Tribal Bootcamp starts Wednesday, August 16 at 8.30pm on BBC Knowledge
Thursday, 20 July 2017
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) reported a 9.9% increase in headline profit this year despite challenging market conditions, according to BBC Worldwide’s Annual Review for 2016/17.
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
BBC First and Foxtel today announced the airdate of their local co-production Top of the Lake: China Girl.
June 2017
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
To mark a momentous year for BBC Earth which has seen worldwide acclaim for Planet Earth II, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) is pleased to announce two new licensing deals with Australia Post and Browntrout Publishers.
Thursday, 8 June 2017
BBC World News and BBC.com have published a study of APAC news consumers* on the value of trusted news sources in the fake news era.
May 2017
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Live Nation and BBC Worldwide and are proud to announce the first live tour to Australia for award-winning UK TV science presenter and New York Times bestselling author,Dr. Michael Mosley.
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
BBC First has announced that the hugely popular Victoria will return to the channel with the highly anticipated second series set to premiere on BBC First later this year.
Friday, 12 May 2017
BBC First and Foxtel released the trailer for See-Saw Films’ next instalment of the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Top of the Lake, ahead of its premiere at Cannes Film Festival in late May. Top of the Lake: China Girl will air on BBC First later in 2017.
Thursday, 4 May 2017
BBC Worldwide and Skype have announced the launch of the first ever Doctor Who Bot, a partnership with Skype.
April 2017
Thursday, 6 April 2017
Tom Hardy’s much anticipated Taboo will premiere on BBC First on July 17. The episode will be simulcast on Foxtel’s showcase immediately following the primetime premiere of Season 7 of Game of Thrones.
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Global pre-school hit Go Jetters is rocketing into Australian stores with a new range of products, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
March 2017
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
History is turned on its head in the gripping and intelligent SS-GB, starring Sam Riley and Kate Bosworth, premiering on BBC First from Sunday, May 7 at 8.30pm.
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) and Sharmill Films have once again teamed up to bring fans a special event screening of the first episode of Doctor Who: Series 10 for two days only, starting Easter Sunday. Doctor Who: The Pilot, sees Peter Capaldi embark on his thrilling final chapter as the Twelfth Doctor as well as the introduction of brand new companion Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts and the return of Matt Lucas as Nardole. Event features special bonus content.
Thursday, 9 March 2017
New BBC research reveals that audience mood significantly boosted by viewing Planet Earth 2.
February 2017
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Sky customers will continue to enjoy BBC Worldwide's premium British channels, as carriage deal is extended.
January 2017
Monday, 16 January 2017
UKTV is celebrating the glitz and glamour of awards season, with the EE British Academy Film Awards 2017, premiering on UKTV express from the UK on Tuesday, 14th February at 8.30pm, and the BRIT Awards 2017, express from the UK on Thursday, February 23 at 8.30pm.
December 2016
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Jay Savage has been appointed Australia Editor, BBC.com, overseeing all Australian content on the BBC News website and its related services and responsible for shaping the editorial direction of the dedicated Australian news service on BBC.com.
November 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
The BBC has launched a new vertical video experience in its award-winning and internationally renowned News app.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
BBC One’s brand new Saturday night entertainment show Let it Shine, in conjunction with Gary Barlow and presented by Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc, is the latest new show to come to UKTV’s line-up following its recent channel refresh.
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) and Sharmill Films today announced a Boxing Day screening of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, The Return of Doctor Mysterio, which sees the Doctor teaming up with a comic-book superhero in New York. The cinema event will include the full 60-minute special plus two bonus features.
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has secured a commission with SBS for a local version of Love Production’s Filthy Rich and Homeless, to transmit in their new 2017 season.
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
BBC Worldwide ANZ sells the hugely popular Planet Earth II to Nine
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
The BBC has announced the return of its award-winning annual 100 Women season this November, based around a list of 100 inspirational global women and their extraordinary lives, achievements and experiences. Launched in 2013, 100 Women seeks to better represent women in the BBC's international news output.
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Attendees at the World-Changing Ideas Summit, presented by BBC Future in association with NAB and IBM, will be the first in Australia to experience BBC Home - an immersive Virtual Reality spacewalk that will have users stepping into the suit of an astronaut to take part in a mission on the International Space Station.
October 2016
Friday, 28 October 2016
BBC Advertising today published an in-depth report into ‘millennials’, focused on dispelling the misconceptions surrounding this highly sought after generation and making it easier for advertisers to target the most attractive and commercially receptive segment within that group.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
BBC Worldwide ANZ and Sharmill Films announces a limited-run theatrical screening of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks animated series from 12 November.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
Hot off its recent cinema release, Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie will be heading to Australian TV screens next month when it premieres on BBC Knowledge.
Monday, 24 October 2016
BBC News in the U.S has announced special coverage of U.S election night on 8 November for international audiences as America decides on its new President.
Monday, 24 October 2016
From the ultimate ‘Bake Off’ companion and Hey Duggee plush to Doctor Who’s latest Sonic Screwdriver and Joe & Caspar’s new DVD, BBC Worldwide has something for every TV fan to enjoy this Christmas.
Thursday, 6 October 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) today announced a channel refresh for UKTV and new content across its channel portfolio (BBC First, UKTV, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies), as the company ensures it has the strong brands necessary to inform audience choice in an ever more competitive environment.
September 2016
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
BBC TV presenter Dr Michael Mosley will be returning to Sydney in November to speak at the World-Changing Ideas Summit Sydney, presented by BBC Future.
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
BBC Future, which covers in-depth science, technology and health stories on BBC.com, today published an intimate portrait of the lives and work of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) crew, including the Duke of Cambridge – known as Pilot William Wales to colleagues – offering audiences a never-before-seen insight into this unique and often life-saving service and the future King’s role in delivering emergency care.
August 2016
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Red Live exec to join BBC Worldwide ANZ as its Commercial Director.
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show is light entertainment that will make you laugh so hard it will make your face hurt. Premiering every Sunday on UKTV from 9.30pm, Michael McIntyre will take centre stage hosting a sparkling, contemporary show with performances and games as well as sharing his own rather unique take on life and everyday events.
Tuesday, 9 August 2016
BBC News has appointed Hywel Griffith as the new Australia and New Zealand correspondent, commencing in September 2016. Hywel will be relocating to Sydney, Australia from Wales, where he is currently the BBC’s Wales correspondent.
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Chief Scientist Alan Finkel also joins some of the world’s most fascinating thinkers and BBC voices.
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has announced a slate of new licensing partners for its successful pre-school brand Hey Duggee in Australia.
July 2016
Friday, 29 July 2016
Award-winning BBC presenter and New York Times bestselling author, Dr Michael Mosley has been confirmed as a speaker at the 2016 Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) Conference to be held on Tuesday, 6 September at The Star Event Centre.
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
A limited edition Sherlock collectible coin set is being released by New Zealand Mint, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
Monday, 25 July 2016
Stan and BBC Worldwide ANZ today announced an exclusive licensing agreement that will see Sherlock season four, and any future seasons and specials of the global TV sensation, premiere exclusively on the subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, at the same time as the worldwide premiere.
Thursday, 14 July 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced two new roles within its Sales team, as it merges TV, digital and format sales under Director of Content Sales, Irene Read.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
BBC Worldwide ANZ has announced another year of strong growth in 2015/16, with a 5.3% increase in headline sales in local currency.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
The global annual results for BBC Worldwide 2015/16
June 2016
Thursday, 9 June 2016
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand today announced the World-Changing Ideas Summit Sydney - a world-class event dedicated to exploring cutting-edge innovations and issues in science, technology and health.
May 2016
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Toby Jones (The Secret Agent, Marvellous, The Girl) is confirmed to star in the next series of the multi award-winning hit Sherlock, produced by Hartswood Films for BBC One.
March 2016
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
BBC First and Foxtel have announced they are co-producing a second series of the award-winning Top of the Lake with BBC Two, See-Saw Films and SundanceTV. Elisabeth Moss (Truth, Mad Men) is reprising her Golden Globe® winning role in the second season of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominated mini-series and will be joined by Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens).
Monday, 14 March 2016
A full-size LEGO® replica of the iconic TARDIS from the world’s longest running sci-fi TV series, Doctor Who, will materialise at The Sydney Royal Easter Show, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
BBC Worldwide ANZ has secured a commission with TVNZ for a local version of You’re Back in the Room, the hit UK format from production company Tuesday’s Child.
February 2016
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Chris Evans recruits a car-studded line-up for punchy reboot of world's biggest motoring entertainment show.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
While Melbourne eagerly awaits the inaugural BBC Proms Australia, organisers have today announced the inclusion of Sir David Attenborough as the filmed narrator of the Life Story Prom.
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Iconic American actor Matt LeBlanc has today been revealed as one of the new presenters of the upcoming and eagerly awaited return of Top Gear - the planet's biggest motoring entertainment show.
Monday, 1 February 2016
The Awards season is now in full swing, and next up are the 69th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) premiering on UKTV express from the UK on Monday February 15. Red carpet coverage will start from 8.30pm and ceremony coverage from 9.00pm.
January 2016
Monday, 25 January 2016
The BBC today announced the encryption of the SD feed of its award-winning 24 hour international news channel, BBC World News, across the APAC region.
Friday, 22 January 2016
BBC StoryWorks, the content marketing arm of BBC Advertising, is pioneering new ways of understanding the emotional impact of content-led marketing by measuring consumers’ subconscious reaction to campaigns on BBC.com.
Tuesday, 5 January 2016
The highly anticipated 90 minute TV special David Beckham: For The Love Of The Game will premiere on UKTV on Sunday January 24th at 6.30pm.
December 2015
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
This one-off 90 minute TV special, David Beckham: For the Love of the Game follows the footballing legend as he sets himself the challenge of a lifetime: to play football on all seven continents of the world - including the first ever game played in Antarctica.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Paul Dano, Lily James, Idris Elba, Tom Hiddlestone, Elizabeth Debicki, Hugh Laurie, Rowan Atkinson, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy and Sean Bean are just some of the big names who will be heading up an impressive list of premiere drama content from the UK on BBC First, headed by an epic adaptation of War and Peace.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Cathay Pacific and the BBC have come together to produce a new partnered content campaign dedicated to a #lifewelltravelled, featuring socially focused content published across bbc.com Travel, Culture and Capital platforms.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Karl Pilkington continues his hilarious global journey of self-discovery
November 2015
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Award-winning stand-up comedian and broadcaster Wil Anderson will host an exclusive Sherlock event, From Script to Screen, in Melbourne on Monday, 23rd November.
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Shaun Davies has been appointed Australia Editor, BBC.com, in charge of all Australian content on the BBC News website and its related services and responsible for shaping the editorial direction of the dedicated Australian news service on bbc.com.
Friday, 6 November 2015
BBC Proms, the world’s largest classical music festival, is coming to Melbourne in 2016 for a limited debut season. Held over four days from April 13-16, 2016 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, BBC Proms Australia will bring the magic of the Proms to Australian audiences, providing a taster of this iconic festival.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
The Doctor Who pop up shop will materialise again in Sydney, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) is delighted to announce that Dropbox has signed on as official sponsor for the Doctor Who Festival Australia.
October 2015
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Announced at Nine's Upfronts, You're Back In The Room is the fourth commission to be produced as part of the multi-year deal between BBC Worldwide and FMA.
Thursday, 29 October 2015
November on BBC Knowledge sees the Australian premiere of Stephen Fry in Central America, the latest travel offering from the much-loved actor, author and television presenter, soon to be touring Australia for a series of live stage shows.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
The BBC’s 100 Women season will return this year, shining a light on women’s lives around the world. Launched in 2013, 100 Women kick-started the BBC’s pledge to better represent women in its international news output. Now in its third year, the 2015 season will encompass a fortnight of debates, programmes, special reports and journalism, and reveal this year’s list of 100 inspirational women.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Since tickets went on sale for JOE AND CASPAR HIT THE ROAD at 12 noon today (October 15), tickets have sold out. The first two fan Q&As at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre and Sydney’s Big Top, Luna Park sold out within the first 20 minutes and with so much interest from Australian fans, a third fan Q&A event was released on Ticketmaster at 12.35pm today. This additional Melbourne event has sold out.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and Live Nation are excited to announce world famous digital talent Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee will be coming to Melbourne and Sydney this November. Between them they have more than 10 million YouTube subscribers and more than a billion total video views. Their special Australian trip will be to promote Joe & Caspar Hit The Road, an exclusive feature-length film for BBC Worldwide created by the makers of Top Gear and shortly to be available on iTunes, Google Play and DVD.
Monday, 12 October 2015
Join Wildlife TV Presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer Steve Backshall as he takes you on a wild journey!
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Every year bees contribute over £106.2 billion to the global economy and coral over £6.1 trillion. These figures were released today by BBC Earth in a pilot model for an Earth Index that demonstrates the financial contribution that nature makes to the world economy every year.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
BBC Worldwide ANZ concludes sales of leading factual titles to Australian broadcasters, including The Hunt to Nine.
September 2015
Friday, 25 September 2015
Join UKTV for an indulgent night in to celebrate 20 years of the iconic TV series, Pride and Prejudice.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Former companion Billie Piper*, Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy and Strax actor Dan Starkey, will join current Doctor Peter Capaldi, writer and executive producer Steven Moffat and writer Mark Gatiss at the Doctor Who Festival in Sydney on the 21st and 22nd November.
Friday, 18 September 2015
BBC First is celebrating its sponsorship of the BBC First British Film Festival with an on-screen season of TV movies, which will run on the channel for six weeks from October 7.
Thursday, 17 September 2015
BBC Knowledge takes a closer look at the British armed forces in October, with the final season of the double BAFTA-winning Our War and The Royal Marines each Wednesday night at 8.30pm.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has licensed the Mastermind format to TVNZ, it has been announced.
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Lottie Wilson has been promoted to Acquisitions Manager for BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ).
Friday, 4 September 2015
Sherlock: From Script to Screen, the first ever official Sherlock event in Australia, will take place at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne on Monday, 23rd November.
Friday, 4 September 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has appointed Vizeum Australia Pty Ltd to provide media strategy, planning and buying across the region.
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Premium British drama channel BBC First has signed up as naming sponsor of the BBC First British Film Festival 2015.
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
BBC Worldwide has struck a deal with online talent Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee for an exclusive long form project, Joe & Caspar Hit The Road.
August 2015
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Jasnor has been named as the distributor of Sooty puppets and plush toys in Australia and New Zealand, BBC Worldwide has announced.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Andrew Davies’ landmark adaptation of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, starring Lily James (Cinderella, Downtown Abbey) Paul Dano (Love and Mercy) and James Norton (Happy Valley) will screen on BBC First in 2016.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Jamie Chambers has been promoted to Regional Sales Director for BBC Advertising in Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), further strengthening the local advertising sales team.
Monday, 3 August 2015
Peugeot has signed on as a partner for BBC Knowledge and BBC UKTV in Australia, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
July 2015
Monday, 27 July 2015
BBC Worldwide ANZ is pleased to announce that Peter Capaldi in Conversation, a special Doctor Who event, will be held at The Civic, Auckland for one night only on Tuesday November 24.
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Famed writer and actor Mark Gatiss and one of the special effects teams who work on the iconic series, will join current Doctor Peter Capaldi and writer and executive producer Steven Moffat at the Doctor Who Festival in Sydney on the 21st & 22nd November.
Monday, 20 July 2015
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
The BBC has launched a new international BBC News app for iOS and Android devices. The free app, which since dropping into stores on Friday has already seen 1.5million downloads, has been completely redesigned.
Friday, 10 July 2015
The next installment of global TV sensation Sherlock will premiere exclusively on the subscription video-on-demand service Stan.
Friday, 3 July 2015
Tim Christlieb has been appointed as the new Director of Channels for BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), Managing Director Jon Penn announced today.
June 2015
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
One of the most iconic, fun-loving, brother and sister duos of the 21st century, Charlie and Lola, is celebrating a decade of award-winning television this August in Australia with a special seven-hour TV marathon — Charlie & Lola’s Best, Most Exciting 10th Birthday Marathon airing on CBeebies from 9am-4pm on August 15.
Friday, 26 June 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand is delighted to announce the first ever official Doctor Who Festival in Australia, which will take place in Sydney at the Royal Hall of Industries & the Hordern Pavilion on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2015.
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
BBC StoryWorks will sit within BBC Advertising and Jelena Li will be the Content Solutions Manager ANZ
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Everyone’s favourite investigative journalist, Louis Theroux, is back with two brand new programs, By Reason of Insanity & Transgender Children, premiering July 15 and July 29 at 8.30pm on BBC Knowledge.
Friday, 19 June 2015
Using the latest in virtual reality technology, BBC Global News Ltd is launching a dramatic new interactive trade campaign to showcase how it delivers personal, portable and on-demand news for the digital age.
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard will appear today on HARDtalk, in a revealing interview with presenter Stephen Sackur.
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
BBC Knowledge will air the two never-before-seen films that were shot for series 22 in Australia at the same time as the UK. The extended 75 minute episode, which also features studio links from Richard and James, will premiere on Monday 29th June (time tbc) with an encore broadcast at 7.30pm (AEST).
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
BBC World News today announced the findings of a new global survey* into changing attitudes towards international affairs. The study showed that an average 69% of people are more concerned about world events now than they have ever been before.
Friday, 5 June 2015
As the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada this weekend, BBC World News TV and bbc.com/sport are gearing up to bring audiences a truly global perspective on a season of sport. From football to Formula One, rugby to basketball and tennis to golf, the BBC’s international news services will be on hand to bring global audiences the action, expertise and analysis as well as capturing the passion of fans.
Thursday, 4 June 2015
BBC Worldwide, VisitBritain, British Airways join forces to showcase modern Britain on BBC.com
May 2015
Friday, 29 May 2015
Jasnor will be the master toy licensee for Hey Duggee in Australia and New Zealand, with the series broadcasting on CBeebies and ABC Kids .
April 2015
Thursday, 30 April 2015
BBC First’s first local commission, Banished, will air on the channel from Thursday June 25th at 8.30pm, The epic seven-part series from award-winning writer/creator Jimmy McGovern (story producer Redfern Now) was co-commissioned with BBC Two and recently screened in the UK, becoming the fifth highest rating drama series to be shown on BBC Two in the last decade, with a series average of 3.2 million viewers.
Thursday, 30 April 2015
The soothing sounds of Sir David Attenborough will be heard throughout the Argyle Cut in The Rocks, with the world-famous natural history filmmaker to narrate the BBC Earth’s Life Story installation, created by Spinifex, at this year’s Vivid Sydney from 22 May to 8 June, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.
Thursday, 23 April 2015
British Airways has signed on as a partner for premium drama channel BBC First.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
What’s behind the label? Discover the secrets behind the big brands in The Secrets of Branding beginning Saturday May 9 at 8.30pm on BBC Knowledge.
Monday, 13 April 2015
As the United Kingdom prepares to elect a new government, the BBC’s international news services will offer a one-stop-shop for audiences around the globe. Whether they are listening to the World Service, watching BBC World News or exploring the online offer at BBC.com/ukelection, audiences will receive the latest updates and analysis as the campaign gains momentum and moves towards the all-important polling day and count on May 7th.
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
According to a recent international survey commissioned by BBC Worldwide*, British humour is the number one reason why Australian audiences tune into British television.
Tuesday, 7 April 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has partnered with BabyLove to launch a range of Charlie and Lola branded training pants.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Third comission to be produced by FMA as port of the formats partnership deal and 18th international commission.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
BBC Worldwide format to be produced by FMA for Foxtel channel, with new judges Matt Moran and Maggie Beer
March 2015
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
BBC Worldwide's Dancing With The Stars to return to New Zealand
Friday, 27 March 2015
BBC World News today announced a brand new programme - Business Live. The international business programme will air on the global news channel weekdays at 6.30pm (AEDT) from Monday 30th March, changing to 5.30pm (AEST) from Monday 6th April, and will be hosted by Sally Bundock and Ben Thompson.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has licensed over 200 hours of music and arts programming to Foxtel’s new Arts channel, which launches Saturday March 28 at 10am.
Monday, 23 March 2015
Audi and MLC have renewed their partnerships with premium drama channel BBC First, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has announced.
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Over four days from April 3-6, murder-mystery fans can solve crimes from their living room with the annual Whodunnit Weekend on UKTV — a specially curated weekend of programming dedicated to the all-time great British detective series and classic crime dramas.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
BBC Earth’s epic production Life Story will be bought to life in a special light installation, created by Spinifex, at this year’s Vivid Sydney (22nd May – 8th June) at the Argyle Cut in The Rocks. Vivid Sydney is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.
Friday, 6 March 2015
The Game, a six-part, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride premieres on BBC First at 8.30pm from March 23
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Speech delivered by Jon Penn, MD of BBC Worldwide, at the Australian Broadcasting and Digital Media Summit
February 2015
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Watch Aussie pop rock sensation 5 Seconds of Summer and female solo artist Sia compete for the BRIT Award for best International Group and Best International Female Solo Artist (respectively) at this year’s BRIT Awards premiering Thursday 26th February at 12pm on UKTV with an encore screening at 8.30pm.
Friday, 20 February 2015
30 years to the day EastEnders was first broadcast, one of EastEnders true icons, Kathy Beale returned to the show in a LIVE scene in last night’s episode in the UK, which will air in Australia on the 4th March on UKTV at 6.15pm.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
A New Zealand version of the hit BBC factual series, Coast, goes into production this week for TV ONE
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
This Saturday evening, BBC World News will air Dying for a Better Life, a BBC Persian Television documentary on asylum seekers. For this documentary reporter Fariba Sahraei travels to PNG to investigate conditions inside the Manus Island Detention Centre and look at the human cost of Australia’s controversial re-settlement policy.
Monday, 9 February 2015
New figures* show that BBC.com, the BBC’s international website, has started 2015 on an all-time high. More than 101 million unique browsers used the website and news app globally during the month of January, generating a record 1.35 billion page views.
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Australian audiences will be able to celebrate an explosive four nights of television with the EastEnders 30th Anniversary premiering on UKTV from March 2 until March 5 at 6.15pm with a special flashback episode on March 4 at 7.25pm.
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Monday, 2 February 2015
The latest episode of Top Gear sees the three presenters tackling the Northern Territory in luxury GT cars, testing their limits in the harsh Australian outback. The episode simulcast on BBC Knowledge this morning, with an encore broadcast tonight at 7.30pm (AEDT).
January 2015
Thursday, 29 January 2015
Australian audiences won’t miss a moment of the action this February 9 when the 2015 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) premiere within minutes of the UK broadcast at 7.30am on UKTV with an encore at 8.30pm.
Tuesday, 27 January 2015
MediaWorks and BBC Worldwide ANZ have announced that they have signed a long-term commitment to broadcast Top Gear on TV3 in New Zealand.
Thursday, 22 January 2015
The highly-anticipated, 6-part TV adaption of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up The Bodies will be premiering in Australia on BBC First in the first half of 2015.
Tuesday, 13 January 2015
A live TV debate from the Davos World Economic Forum will launch the BBC’s latest pan service global season ‘A Richer World’ it has been announced. BBC World News TV (WN) and BBC World Service (WS) will host three months of dedicated content across TV, radio and online examining whether better health, increased wealth and greater prosperity is leading to more equality across the globe or are the richer getting richer and the poor poorer?
Monday, 12 January 2015
For the first time, Australian viewers will be able to watch the new series of Top Gear on BBC Knowledge within minutes of it airing in the UK. The latest series of Top Gear, will premiere on the 26th January (time to be confirmed later this week) and features a segment filmed in the Northern Territory, airing in episode two, transmitting the 2nd February.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Attention parents. This Australia Day your kids will be kept entertained for hours with EMMY Award-winning eco-hit dirtgirlworld, airing for the first time on Foxtel’s kids channel CBeebies in a special back-to-back marathon on January 26 from 9am to 4pm.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Ahead of the Series 22 transmission on BBC Knowledge Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will preview the forthcoming new series of Top Gear in front of a live and online global audience of fans at a special event in London on Sunday January 18th (Monday January 19th in Australia).
December 2014
Friday, 19 December 2014
BBC Worldwide invites you to take on the challenge of the official, world famous Top Gear Test Track for the first time on smartphones and tablets.
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
New series and Christmas specials of Call the Midwife, The Musketeers, Death in Paradise and Miranda will begin hitting screens over the Christmas and New Year period, with the first three titles being shown express from the UK
Monday, 15 December 2014
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand is hosting a ‘Super Sunday’ at the Doctor Who pop-up shop in Melbourne on Sunday, 21st December, offering big discounts on a range of products just in time for last minute Christmas shopping.
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
BBC World News presenter Komla Dumor has recorded an interview with Makaziwe Mandela - eldest daughter of Nelson Mandela from his first marriage to Evelyn.
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
For the first time ever in Australia, Top Gear will be simulcast within minutes of the UK broadcast. The hotly anticipated two-part Top Gear Patagonia Special will premiere on BBC Knowledge in Australia on Sunday, December 28 at 7.30am with an evening broadcast at 7.30pm. Part two will air Monday, December 29 at 7.00am with an evening broadcast at 7.30pm.
Monday, 8 December 2014
BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand has announced the first original format deal to come out of its partnership with FremantleMedia Australia (FMA), Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook Melbourne, which is being produced for SBS.
Monday, 8 December 2014
Fetch TV unveils new and improved Entertainment Pack, which includes BBC Worldwide ANZ channels.
Friday, 5 December 2014
BBC Worldwide and Scary Beasties are proud to announce the very first official pre-school app featuring CBeebies' favourites, Sarah & Duck. The rich and beautiful animations that won the TV show its recent BAFTA, allow children to immerse themselves in the amazing world of Sarah & Duck by playing engaging games and activities.
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
BBC Worldwide has announced the appointment of ad2one as its digital sales house for New Zealand.
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Stan today announced an extensive content agreement that brings Australians a huge selection of the best BBC Worldwide programs on Stan’s video streaming service.
November 2014
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Football Focus on BBC World News speaks exclusively to Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale, a year after his record-breaking move to Spain from UK club Tottenham Hotspur.
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Just in time for Christmas, the Doctor Who pop-up shop will materialise in Melbourne from November 20th at 9am, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has announced.
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
On November 25, 10 lucky Sydney residents will have the chance to attend the Australian premiere screening and Q&A with critically acclaimed actor James Nesbitt when he visits Sydney for a three-day promotional trip to launch the gripping thriller, The Missing airing on BBC First from November 30.
October 2014
Friday, 31 October 2014
From November 14, BBC First brings Australian audiences the highly-anticipated second series of The Fall, express from the UK. Broadcasting just an hour after UK transmission, at 10am each week with an encore at 8.30pm, this highly anticipated second series is the first ‘express’ title from BBC First.
Monday, 27 October 2014
Professor Brian Cox joins Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith to explore the universe of the world’s favourite Time Lord in the one off special The Science of Doctor Who, premiering on BBC Knowledge Thursday 6 November @9.30pm as part of Brian Cox week.
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
BBC World News presents Australia Direct, a special season of programming that gets under the skin of our vast and fascinating country, to air on the channel across the G20 Summit.
Monday, 13 October 2014
BBC World News has commissioned a major new six- part series, presented by technologist Ben Hammersley, exploring a global threat that could impact us all.
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
BBC Worldwide has signed on to become the official licensing and merchandise agent for the Sooty brand in Australia and New Zealand.
Friday, 3 October 2014
In February 2015, EastEnders will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and to mark the special occasion it will be pushing the boundaries by going live. This special week, which will broadcast on UKTV in Australia approximately two weeks after transmission in the UK, will give a nod to the past and welcome the future. With storylines culminating, big momentous events happening, the EastEnders 30th anniversary will take its place in television history.
Thursday, 2 October 2014
BBC Global News Ltd is extending their local coverage in Australia by launching a dedicated Australian news service on BBC.com from October 21 and producing a series of programs called Australia Direct to air on BBC World News throughout the period of the G20 Summit.
Thursday, 2 October 2014
WOOF! Australian kids are in for a feet-stamping treat this November with the launch of brand new energetic children’s series HEY DUGGEE airing on CBeebies Australia.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
MLC has signed on as a partner for premium drama channel BBC First, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced.
September 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014
Karl Howman is set to join EastEnders later this year. Bosses are keeping tight lipped about who Karl is playing and what is in store for his character but they have teased that from the moment he arrives on screen, he is set to cause a stir for a few residents of Walford.
Friday, 26 September 2014
Steven Knight’s acclaimed six-part gangster epic, Peaky Blinders returns to BBC First for a killer second series starting October 16 at 8.30pm, two weeks after the series airs in the UK.
Thursday, 25 September 2014
Critically acclaimed Australian actress Linda Marlowe will be heading to Albert Square in a recurring guest role as Sylvie Carter later this year.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
BBC Knowledge presents Louis Theroux: LA Stories premiering October 13-15 as part of Louis Theroux week, which will also see viewer favourites, Twilight of the Porn Stars, America’s Most Hated family and Miami Mega Jail air on the channel.
Friday, 19 September 2014
Star of the stage and three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will be starring in a guest role on EastEnders as Elaine Peacock, Linda Carter’s mother.
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
BBC Earth's new digital home brings something amazing every day to global audiences
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
BBC News today announced that its content will be available on smartphone instant messaging platform LINE.
Tuesday, 16 September 2014
The new series of the critically acclaimed chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man, currently filming in the UK, has been secured for UKTV and will premiere for the first time on the channel from October 14.
Thursday, 11 September 2014
This Sunday on UKTV, Australian fans will have the chance to join patriotic Brits festooned in Union Jack hats, flags and paraphernalia and sing-along to what has been embraced globally as the world’s greatest classical musical festival - Last Night Of The Proms.
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
BBC World News and bbc.com have announced the launch of a month-long season of programmes focusing on China. Designed in China, will be shown on TV and online from 6th October to 2nd November 2014. It will explore how China is innovating across a range of sectors from medical research and science, through consumer technology to the creative world of film and art.
Friday, 5 September 2014
BBC Worldwide ANZ has launched an official online shop in Australia and New Zealand.
Thursday, 4 September 2014
BBC Knowledge presents Sir David Attenborough: A Life on Earth, a special program offering an insight into the extraordinary life of the world’s best-known natural history film-maker.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
Sherlock merchandise is now available at the Doctor Who pop-up shop in Sydney, the first time that officially licensed products for the hit BBC show have been available in Australia.
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
August 2014
Friday, 29 August 2014
Monday, 25 August 2014
New premium British drama channel BBC First today invites the public to pen their own Twitter drama alongside critically acclaimed writer and director, Gracie Otto.
Monday, 25 August 2014
BBC Worldwide ANZ has announced the renewal of its carriage deal with SKY, continuing channels which bring the best of British content to viewers in New Zealand.
Monday, 18 August 2014
The wait is over; Australian fans will be able to raise the roof and singalong to one of the most famous nights in the classical music calendar - the Last Night Of The Proms premiering on UKTV at 8.30pm on September 14, within 24 hours express from the UK.
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
Sydney, 13th August 2014: It was the day to remember as Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman wowed Doctor Who fans in Sydney while circumnavigating the globe for publicity appearances and events, launching episode one of the new series and introducing the new Doctor.
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
It’s a new Doctor, a new shop and brand new merchandise. BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has announced that a Doctor Who pop-up shop will open its doors on August 7th at 10am at Shop 9.28A World Square Shopping Centre, 644 George St, Sydney.
Monday, 4 August 2014
New premium drama channel BBC First got off to a great start with overnight figures* for launch day, Sunday 3 August.
July 2014
Tuesday, 29 July 2014
Popular Australian children’s band Lah-Lah will be bringing music and fun to the small screen with locally filmed pre-school series Lah-Lah’s Adventures, co-produced by CBeebies and airing on the channel each weekday at 8am from September 1.
Monday, 28 July 2014
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has announced its new Head of Legal, Emren Kara.
Monday, 21 July 2014
Audi is to be the official launch partner for BBC First
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
The new series of the hit drama Death in Paradise, currently in production on the Caribbean island of Guadelope, has been secured for BBC First and will premiere on the channel next year. It will join other big returning show Call the Midwife, with series four already acquired for the channel for 2015.
Monday, 14 July 2014
Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi and his onscreen companion Jenna Coleman (Clara Oswald) will be live on stage at the State Theatre, Sydney for a one-time-only fan event on Tuesday 12th August.
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
BBC World News has today announced the new presenter for its flagship programme Global. Matthew Amroliwala joins the international news channel from the BBC’s UK service.
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
New premium drama channel BBC First has announced the acquisition of major thriller series The Missing, starring James Nesbitt (The Hobbit trilogy, Jekyll) Frances O’Connor (Mr Selfridge, AI Artificial Intelligence) and Tcheky Karyo (Goldeneye, The Patriot).
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Get ready to take to the gridlocked streets of the Big Apple as Top Gear’s latest mobile app – Top Gear: Race The Stig – heads to New York City in the latest update of the popular endless racer.
June 2014
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Sixteen years after the show ended, Chigwell’s most famous daughters are back with the revival of 90s hit comedy series, Birds of a Feather premiering in Australia on UKTV from July 6.
Monday, 23 June 2014
New premium drama channel BBC First has announced epic 10-part drama series Indian Summers starring Julie Walters (Harry Potter, Mamma Mia), as its latest acquisition.
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Joe Lynch appointed as Head of Research and Consumer Insights
Monday, 16 June 2014
Actor and wildlife enthusiast Dominic Monaghan (Lord of the Rings, Lost) returns to Australian screens this July, with all new episodes of his popular adventure series Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, from Monday July 7 at 8.30pm on BBC Knowledge.
Friday, 6 June 2014
BBC First creative campaign launches - created by Droga5
Sunday, 1 June 2014
May 2014
Friday, 30 May 2014
BBC documentary gains rare access to Saudi Arabia’s troubled Eastern Province and anti-government activists engaged in three years of protests.
Monday, 26 May 2014
New acquisitions The Fall and The Honourable Woman announced
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Two studies have revealed that BBC World News is the leader in global breaking news, with stories from a wider spread of locations and journalists in more countries than other international news broadcasters.
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
A recent deal has seen Foxtel’s The History channel acquire over 66 hours of factual content from BBC Worldwide ANZ.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Chief Operating Officer, Director of Advertising Sales & Brand Partnerships and Director of TV Sales announced
April 2014
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Record figures for month of March 2014
Thursday, 10 April 2014
TVNZ acquire Comedy, Science, Factual & Entertainment programming from BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
BBC Worldwide ANZ has recently licensed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation a package of premiere factual and entertainment content for ABC1 and ABC2.
March 2014
Thursday, 27 March 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
From August, BBC First on Foxtel will be the new home of premium British drama and comedy in Australia, showcasing the best award-winning, world-renowned programmes and talent in one place for the very first time.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Top Gear Burma Special premieres this Sunday March 16 at 8:30pm on BBC Knowledge, first on Foxtel
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Following the award-winning and critically acclaimed Top of the Lake, BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand has announced its next local commission, which will screen on BBC First on Foxtel in 2015.
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Brand new free-to-play mobile game launches today
February 2014
Monday, 24 February 2014
BBC World Newa and BBC.com/news survey including Australian results.
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
This March, BBC Knowledge takes a look behind the sports we all know and love, with a collection of compelling one-off documentaries premiering for the first time on Australian television.
Monday, 10 February 2014
The BBC is re-launching one of its most watched shows in February 2014. The Travel Show (formerly known as Fast:Track) will air every weekend on BBC World News from February 15 with a host of new faces.
January 2014
Friday, 24 January 2014
For anyone who has ever wondered whether time travel to other dimensions is really possible, The Science of Doctor Who is a live stage event created by RiAus in collaboration with BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand. Touring nationally from April, the show explores the scientific mysteries highlighted in the iconic BBC TV series.
Thursday, 23 January 2014
The boys are back with an all new season of Top Gear, jam-packed with all of the thrills and spills we have come to expect from the world’s favourite car show. Top Gear Series 21 will premiere Sunday February 9 at 8.30pm on BBC Knowledge.
Monday, 20 January 2014
Two of the biggest awards nights, the EE British Academy Film Awards and the BRIT Awards are coming to UKTV this February, bringing Australian audiences all of the glitz and glamour from these live events, express from the UK.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
New international BBC season asks what freedom looks like in 2014
Monday, 13 January 2014
Elisabeth Moss has scooped the award for Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie for her portrayal of troubled detective Robin Griffin in Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake.
Sunday, 12 January 2014
For the first time, Australian viewers will be able to watch the new series of Top Gear on BBC Knowledge within minutes of it airing in the UK. The latest series of Top Gear, will premiere on the 26th January (time to be confirmed later this week) and features a segment filmed in the Northern Territory, airing in episode two, transmitting the 2nd February.
December 2013
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Following a successful launch on Foxtel's The History Channel, Coast Australia will broadcast on the UK's BBC Two, the channel that the programme originated on.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
One of the biggest shows on British television - Strictly Come Dancing is premiering on UKTV on Wednesday, January 1 at 8:30pm, with series 11 bringing an all-star line-up of celebrities with more sparkle, sizzle and glitz than ever before.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Starting in June 2014, over 1 million Australians will choose bbc.com/sport for its world renowned football coverage* and to celebrate their ‘Mil for Brazil’ campaign, BBC.com will be hosting a 5 A-Side Football Agency Cup competition on Thursday 30th January at Centennial Parklands, followed by a Brazilian fiesta.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
From May 1, UKTV will bring soap fans smash-hit dramas Coronation Street and EastEnders just one-and-a-half weeks after the British broadcast.
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
To coincide with the highly anticipated launch of Walking with Dinosaurs: The Movie in cinemas on January 1 2014, BBC Knowledge is dedicating the month of January to dinosaurs.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Tune in for a celebration of the Top Gear team’s greatest failures in Top Gear Top Fails, Sunday December 29 at 6.30pm (AEDT) on BBC Knowledge, first on Foxtel.
Monday, 2 December 2013
Make this Christmas special with Doctor Who and treat yourself or a loved one to an array of exciting products ranging from stamps, clothing, coins, games and homeware, to the ultimate Doctor Who gift – the Sonic Screwdriver.
November 2013
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Just in time for Christmas, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand are pleased to announce that a Doctor Who pop-up shop will open on Saturday 7 December at Westfield Penrith as part of their SUPER Saturday festivities.
Monday, 25 November 2013
BBC Worldwide has announced that the special 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, the world’s longest running and most successful sci-fi series has received the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simulcast of a TV drama following a massive global campaign which saw the episode broadcast in 94 countries across 6 continents.
Monday, 18 November 2013
Following a global executive search, Natalie Edgar has been appointed Director of Television for BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand.
Friday, 8 November 2013
A Doctor Who pop-up shop will open its doors on Saturday 9th November at Shop 2, 177 Bridge Road, Richmond.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Take a step closer to becoming a Time Lord and transform your phone into a sonic screwdriver with The Official Doctor Who Virtual Sonic Screwdriver App.
October 2013
Monday, 28 October 2013
New deal for FMA to produce BBC Worldwide ANZ's general entertainment formats in Australia.
Thursday, 24 October 2013
BBC Global News has announced a new partnership with Twitter Amplify, the social broadcast network service’s innovative video promotion tool. This is the first Twitter Amplify partnership with a global news broadcaster.
Friday, 18 October 2013
BBC Worldwide today revealed that its new premium drama and comedy channel, to be launched on Foxtel in August 2014, is to be called BBC First.
Friday, 18 October 2013
BBC Worldwide CEO, Tim Davie, today unveiled a new vision to build the BBC’s brands, audiences and commercial returns across the world.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Fans will be able to don their 3D glasses and take their enjoyment into another dimension as Doctor Who celebrates its 50th anniversary with special 3D screenings of The Day of the Doctor at 87 cinemas across Australia.
Monday, 14 October 2013
In a recently completed deal, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has licensed Network Ten a package of natural history content, featuring the stunning new three part series Hidden Kingdoms and brand new content from Sir David Attenborough.
Friday, 11 October 2013
11 EPISODES FROM THE 1960s, NINE OF WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN SEEN FOR 46 YEARS, WILL LAUNCH EXCLUSIVELY ON iTunes ON Friday 11 October
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Programme to air Saturday 12th October and Sunday 13th October on BBC World News
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
A Doctor Who fan’s paradise will materialise in Brisbane this week, with BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand announcing that a Doctor Who pop-up shop will open its doors on Saturday 12 October at Shop 13A, 23 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Lateral Events and BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) are bringing Neil Oliver, historian, archaeologist and presenter of acclaimed BBC TV series such as Coast, Vikings and A History of Ancient Britain, to the Australian stage for a fascinating live show. Neil Oliver – History in the Making will coincide with the broadcast of Oliver’s new series Coast Australia on Foxtel in December.
September 2013
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
A fascinating season of programmes on BBC Knowledge this October. Get to know your body inside out. Michael Mosley, popular BBC presenter and co-author of The Fast Diet to be the face of the season, travelling to Australia in September.
August 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
BBC Head of Drama Production England will be a keynote speaker at the SPAA conference 2013.
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Wellington will be invaded by Daleks, Cybermen and a host of other Doctor Who monsters in February next year, as the BBC’s smash hit Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular takes the stage at the 2014 New Zealand Festival.
Monday, 19 August 2013
One of the world’s biggest musical celebrations – The Last Night of the Proms is coming to UKTV live in September, the channel that brings audiences the best of the big live events express from the UK.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
In an exciting new venture, BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand has joined forces with Hoyts Jnr to give families a chance to see their favourite CBeebies friends and presenters on the big screen for the first time. CBeebies at the Cinema, with Charlie and Lola & Friends is a one hour cinema package featuring shows and presenters from the BBC pre-school channel CBeebies on Foxtel.
July 2013
Friday, 19 July 2013
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has today announced the appointment of Alistair McEwan as Vice President, Advertising Sales, Australia & New Zealand (ANZ).
Monday, 1 July 2013
A dirt doctor, an aspiring funeral home director and a contender for the 2013 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany – these are just some of the unique Kiwi characters to be profiled in this year’s New Zealand Young Producer Shorts 2013.
June 2013
Friday, 28 June 2013
The Wand Company will unveil two new Doctor Who Sonic Screwdrivers, based on the Time Lord’s wonderful pocket sized gadget, at San Diego’s Comic-Con this coming July.
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
From Tuesday July 16, BBC Knowledge presents Frontline War, a season of programmes portraying the confronting, emotional and courageous stories of heroes on the frontline.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand today announced that Pan Macmillan Australia has secured publishing rights for Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie. Further licensing deals with Travelgoods.com and Keldan International will see a unique selection of Walking with Dinosaur themed products hitting shelves later this year.
Friday, 14 June 2013
BBC News has appointed Jon Donnison as the new Australia correspondent, commencing early August 2013. Jon has been the BBC’s Gaza and West Bank correspondent for the past three years.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Revamped WWalking Wtih Dinosaurs app
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Australian Top Gear fans are in for a treat with a brand new series of Top Gear to hit our shores in July, followed closely by the global television event Top Gear Week in August.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Aung San Suu Kyi, has confirmed her bid for the presidency of Burma at a BBC World Debate held yesterday.
Friday, 7 June 2013
A huge range of over 400 products available to browse and buy
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Filmed during the World Economic Forum (WEF) East Asia in Burma, BBC World News will air its next World Debate featuring Aung San Suu Kyi the Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Saturday June 8 at 12.10 AEST
May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Vivid Sydney 2013 will feature a spectacular celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the legendary BBC television program, Doctor Who for one night only.
Monday, 13 May 2013
A recent deal has seen Foxtel’s The History channel acquire over 66 hours of factual content from BBC Worldwide ANZ. The package includes a number of titles which will have their Australian premiere on the channel, along with a raft of WW1 programming to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Jon Penn announces changes to roles for Deirdre Brennan, Blair McQuade, Robert Leach and Irene Read
April 2013
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
A Doctor Who fan’s paradise will land in Sydney this Autumn with the first ever Doctor Who pop-up shop opening its doors on Thursday 9th May at 7 Wilson Street, Newtown.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
New channel to make Foxtel the home of BBC TV in Australia. In a significant new multi-platform deal, BBC Worldwide is to launch a premium BBC channel on Foxtel, offering premiere British drama and comedy, ad-break free and as close to UK transmission as possible.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
In a recently completed deal, BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed a package of over 50 hours of children’s programming to ABC3.
Monday, 15 April 2013
On Friday May 3, BBC Knowledge will launch Uncovered - a weekly destination showcasing a selection of insightful and thought-provoking documentaries.
Monday, 15 April 2013
Beyoncé fans will get their first chance to see the star’s intimate feature-length documentary Beyoncé– Life is But a Dream on the big screen with special premiere cinema screenings to be held on Wednesday 8th May.
Friday, 12 April 2013
In a recently completed deal, BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed a package of over 220 hours of premiere content to Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channels Group, for transmission on the The LifeStyle Channel, LifeStyle YOU, LifeStyle HOME and LifeStyle FOOD channels.
Friday, 12 April 2013
Following the death of Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first and only female Prime Minister, BBC Worldwide Australasia channels are remembering her with a number of shows which explore her life and work.
March 2013
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Survey finds tablets complement TV viewing and finds 25-34 age demographic the biggest news enthusiasts
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
The BBC has announced that new presenter, Yalda Hakim, will make her on-screen debut on BBC World News on 23 March presenting a special three part series of Our World entitled, Iraq: Ten Years On.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
BBC World News and BBC.com will today launch ‘Live the Story,’ a new brand positioning and major global marketing campaign. The activity will include television, press, online, radio, Out of Home and experiential media.
February 2013
Thursday, 28 February 2013
As Jeremy Clarkson and James May roll into Sydney for the inaugural Top Gear Festival on March 9-10, BBC Knowledge will be gearing up for the first of the two-part Top Gear special premiering Sunday March 10.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
World-first similtaneous cinema screenings in Australia and New Zealand
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
World-first similtaneous cinema screenings for Doctor Who in New Zealand and Australia.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Fans of Deadly 60 will be able to meet host Steve Backshall with several appearances scheduled for this weekend.
Thursday, 7 February 2013
The BBC’s international website, BBC.com, has launched a sports mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices across the globe. The free app brings together the BBC’s expert coverage to deliver news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Friday, 1 February 2013
As Top Gear Series 19 transmits on BBC Knowledge just days after its UK TX, BBC Worldwide launches a second-screen game for its global fans
January 2013
Thursday, 24 January 2013
In an exciting collaboration through time and relative dimension in space, BBC Worldwide Australasia and New Zealand Mint are offering a legal tender coin, and a series of collectible coins as a celebration of Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Today BBC World News announced the appointment of Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new Singapore-based position that signals the channel’s continuing commitment to Asia and determination to expand the breadth and depth of its international business coverage.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
BBC Worldwide today announced that Jon Penn, currently CEO Asia Pacific, FremantleMedia Enterprises, is to take up the new role of MD, BBC Worldwide Australasia in April.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Brace yourself Top Gear fans, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back as the world’s most popular car programme returns for a brand new series, Sunday February 3 at 7:30pm (AEDT) on BBC Knowledge, first on Foxtel.
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
BBC Worldwide Australasia have partnered with Dymocks to create the first ever Lonely Planet, shop-in-shop (called the Lonely Planet Hub) at Dymocks‟ flagship George Street store in Sydney, which opened today.
Friday, 11 January 2013
Top of the Lake, the much anticipated television series from Academy Award winning writer/director Jane Campion and the Academy Award winning producers of The King’s Speech, will be shown First on Foxtel on UKTV from Sunday, March 24 at 8.30pm.
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
The BBC’s international television news channel, BBC World News, is unveiling a dramatic new look next week when it re-launches from new studios in central London.
December 2012
Friday, 14 December 2012
BBC Worldwide Australasia has recently completed an exclusive deal with Foxtel’s LifeStyle channels, with more of the original British MasterChef to air next year on LifeStyle FOOD.
Thursday, 13 December 2012
BBC Worldwide Australasia confirms that Random House Australia is to publish The Great Australian Bake Off book, already set to be the ‘must-have’ baking book of 2013.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
In a recently completed deal with BBC Worldwide Australasia, the Seven Network has licensed the family comedy series Citizen Khan, which will premiere to Australian audiences in 2013.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
The BBC has announced that one of Australia’s brightest young journalists, Yalda Hakim, is joining BBC World News as a presenter and correspondent for a new current affairs programme.
November 2012
Friday, 30 November 2012
BBC Channels UKTV, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies and BBC World News will bring the best British programmes and international journalism to Australian audiences in 2013, on Foxtel.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Discover love at first bite with Lonely Planet, control your home entertainment with a flick of the wrist using the Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote or delight your little one with a new playmate from Charlie and Lola
Monday, 19 November 2012
BeefEater, the Australian leaders in barbecue technology, has partnered with BBC Worldwide Australasia to create an innovative and compact Top Gear Limited Edition BUGG® (BeefEater Universal Gas Grill) BBQ, that will make you the envy of your mates.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Announced that Good Food magazine ceased publication with the December 2012/January 2013 being the last edition. Good Food Mag was a joint venture between BBCW and ACP Publishing.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Top Gear Festival Sydney is set to transform Sydney Motorsport Park into petrol-head heaven, as cars and stars take to the track in this inaugural outdoor motoring spectacular.
October 2012
Monday, 22 October 2012
In a period in which two global events will see the transition of power decided in two of the world’s most powerful nations – the U.S Presidential Elections and the 18th National People’s Congress of the Communist Party of China - BBC Global News be showing how both these events reverberate internationally.
Friday, 19 October 2012
The brand new 50 Years of Bond Cars: A Top Gear Special will screen Sunday 25 November at 7:30pm on BBC Knowledge.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
BBC Worldwide has announced the full launch of a smart new ‘master app’ for Good Food fans, which will enable them to download and store a host of existing BBC Good Food cookbook apps and bookmark favourite recipes, shopping lists and handy tools in one place for the first time.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
To air Tuesday 16th October 2012, at 14.30; 19.30 AEDT and on Wednesday 17th October at 02.30 AEDT
Thursday, 11 October 2012
In a recently completed deal, BBC Worldwide Australasia has licensed over 200 hours of popular lifestyle and entertainment programming to LifeStyle, with most of the titles to have their Australian premiere on Foxtel, the subscription television network.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC has announced an exciting new phase of its partnership with YouTube spearheaded by the upcoming launch of two brand new original content channels.
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
SPAA has confirmed that Helen Jackson, Managing Director of Content & Production for BBC Worldwide will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Conference being held 12 to 15 November at Central Pier Docklands in Melbourne.
Friday, 5 October 2012
In a recently completed deal with BBC Worldwide Australasia, Network Ten has licensed a package of David Attenborough Natural History programmes, featuring some of his new titles and other captivating wildlife productions from BBC Worldwide’s Natural History collection.
Thursday, 4 October 2012
In a recently completed deal with BBC Worldwide Australasia, ABC TV has licensed the children’s series The Adventures of Abney & Teal, which will broadcast for the first time in Australia on ABC4Kids later in the year.
September 2012
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
BBC Worldwide Australasia has unveiled a new partnership with the Nine Network which will see the world’s biggest motoring entertainment show premiere on Foxtel’s BBC Knowledge before being transmitted on Nine and on GO!
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
As part of the much anticipated Summer at the House season, the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall will play host to the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, December 15 & 16, 2012.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
London Calling, the latest global television viewing event from BBC Worldwide Channels has proved to be a ratings hit for the network with an uplift in audience figures across key markets. In Australia, the London Calling season was successful in reaching over 3 million viewers during the two month period overall, 40% of these viewers were new to UKTV2.
August 2012
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control - recently unveiled by The Wand Company and BBC Worldwide as the must-have accessory for Doctor Who fans - will be available for purchase from August 31 here in Australia prior to the return of Doctor Who on ABC1.
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Scott Couper joins BBC Advertising as Sales Manager NSW and Queensland, while three Lonely Planet roles also join the team for greater integration.
Monday, 20 August 2012
Thrilling heists, troubled cops, eccentric ex-detectives and a quirky Douglas Adams’ adaptation form the backbone of UKTV’s Crime and Justice season, featuring Australian premieres and screening throughout October on Foxtel.
Thursday, 2 August 2012
This August, BBC Knowledge’s charismatic presenters will stimulate minds, conversations and curiosity with brand new Australian premiere factual programmes, Richard Hammond’s Crash Course and series 8 of the world’s number one business show, Dragons’ Den plus new episodes of the BBC flagship science programme Horizon.
July 2012
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Creative Fathers’ Day gift ideas from BBC Worldwide Australasia
Monday, 23 July 2012
Australian Premiere Saturdays at 7:30pm from August 4 on UKTV
Monday, 16 July 2012
Another year of strong growth in sales and profits driven by rising international exports; including 9% revenue growth for BBC Worldwide Australasia
June 2012
Friday, 15 June 2012
In a late addition to the schedule, the revealing documentary A Jubilee Tribute to The Queen by the Prince of Wales has been confirmed to premiere on UKTV.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment & Games today announced that Top Gear: Stunt School Revolution is now available for free download on iOS and coming soon on Android systems.
May 2012
Monday, 28 May 2012
BBC Worldwide Australia has partnered with Coles and Campbell’s Australia to launch a fantastic new range of Charlie and Lola kids’ soups. The soups are in stock now, exclusive to Coles supermarkets, just in time for the winter soup season.
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Players travel across time and space to discover the mystery of the Eternity Clock
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
BBC Worldwide today announce a new free-to-play online game centred on the global juggernaut television show Dancing with the Stars.
April 2012
Monday, 30 April 2012
A troupe of kiwi comedians, a DIY wizard and the steepest street in the world are just some of the unique New Zealand stories to be brought to the screen for the 2012 New Zealand Young Producer Shorts on BBC Knowledge.
Friday, 27 April 2012
This May the Earth’s most charismatic animals will be followed day and night by award winning BBC Natural History Unit filmmakers, international wildlife specialists and BBC viewers for an epic global animal soap opera Planet Earth Live where nature writes the script.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Dripping in Chocolate, a one x 90 minute Southern Star commission for UKTV Australia had an average audience of 111,000 viewers since its premiere on Saturday April 7, as part of the annual murder mystery event Whodunit?
Thursday, 12 April 2012
BBC Worldwide Australia has appointed Helen Pendlebury in the new role of Head of Commercial, Entertainment & Children’s Brands.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
London Calling and Planet Earth Live to air on BBC Worldwide channels
March 2012
Monday, 26 March 2012
Australia’s UKTV today announces brand new premium drama and entertainment content for 2012 including Going for Gold, We’ll Take Manhattan, One Night, Inside Men, Falcón and the ultimate irreverent music quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks which has never before screened in Australia.
February 2012
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
BBC Worldwide Australia has concluded another considerable content deal with FetchTV, licensing more than 1750 episodes of Natural History, Entertainment, Children’s, Factual and Lifestyle content.
January 2012
Friday, 20 January 2012
The biggest names in sport and entertainment join forces in Sport Relief, one of the UK’s biggest television events of the year, to raise money for good causes around the world
Monday, 16 January 2012
See-Saw Films and UKTV in Australia and New Zealand announced today that the upcoming mini-series Top of the Lake will begin production on February 7, 2012 in Queenstown.
Monday, 9 January 2012
EastEnders fans are in for a treat as UKTV begins screening double episodes of the popular soap every Monday to Thursday night from January 23rd at 6.30pm, bringing the Australian transmission closer to the British broadcast.