BBC Studios expands reach of BBC Player in Poland

1 September 2024

BBC Studios expands reach of BBC Player in Poland

BBC Studios and CDA partner to launch BBC Studios’ multi-genre VOD service, BBC Player, on CDA Premium from 1 September 2024

BBC Studios and CDA announced that BBC Studios’ multi-genre VOD service will launch on CDA Premium from 1 September 2024. BBC Player will be available to the entire CDA Premium subscriber base, providing them with a wide range of award-winning BBC programming.

BBC Player is the local on-demand destination for BBC content in Poland. CDA Premium subscribers will be able to stream curated content selected solely for the platform, as well as award-winning and critically acclaimed shows from BBC Studios’ linear channel portfolio – BBC Brit, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC First and CBeebies. This follows the successful launch of BBC Player on CANAL+ in June 2022 and online streaming service PLAY NOW and PLAY NOW TV.

CDA Premium subscribers will have access to a range of BBC drama and factual entertainment, as well as world-renowned natural history productions and even children’s programming. In September and October, audiences can look forward to a variety of programmes, including, but not limited to:

Absolutely Fabulous (season 3 and 4): Multi-award-winning British television sitcom created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, starring Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha.

David Beckham: For the Love of the Game: One of the most iconic players of his generation, David Beckham returns to the screens for a unique journey as he plays seven games in each of the seven continents around the world.

The Diplomat: Gripping crime series that shines a light on the secretive world of diplomacy. From the producers of Bodyguard and Line of Duty.

Inside No. 9 (season 1): Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s critically acclaimed and BAFTA Award-winning anthology of tales of the genuinely unexpected.

Mountains: Life Above the Clouds: A landmark 3-part series from the BBC Natural History Unit revealing the extraordinary animals and remarkable people who make a home in the iconic mountain ranges of the world, from the Himalaya, Rockies to the Andes.

Super Surgeons (season 2): A powerful documentary following a team of pioneering surgeons and their patients at one of the world’s leading cancer hospitals – The Royal Marsden.

Wonders of the Sun with Dara Ó Briain: The comedian’s latest documentary, in which he embarks on another journey of discovery, this time exploring our relationship with the Sun.

Bartosz Witak, General Manager for CEE at BBC Studios, says: ‘This deal marks the expansion of our on-demand platform in Poland, allowing even more people to stream BBC Studios’ award-winning content. Complementing our existing suite of linear BBC channels on CDA, I am proud to be providing CDA Premium subscribers access to a selection of dramas and factual shows on the go’.

[Source: BBC press release]

NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s focus in September: Kii

1 September 2024

NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s focus in September: Kii

Sacred Kii Mountains

Barakan Discovers KUMANO:Spirit of the Forest Sep 1 Sun. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) Pioneering ecologist Minakata Kumagusu explored the forests of Kumano. Join Peter Barakan as he follows Minakata’s path and discovers a universe in nature.
Small Journeys Odaishi-San Bringing People Together —Koya-Sanroku, Wakayama Prefecture Sep 7 Sat. 1:10/7:10/13:10/19:10 (UTC) Koyasan is the sacred site of a Buddhist sect established by monk Kukai around 1,200 years ago. Come meet the devoted residents who are grateful for his protection and the enduring bonds he fosters.
INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS Sexual Exploitation of Minors Sep 22 Sun. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Part 1 Threats to children survive, and even thrive, in the shadows of social media. Our investigation discovered a network of online communities fixated on sexualization of minors.
INNOVATIVE INVESTIGATIONS Sexual Exploitation of Minors Sep 29 Sun. 0:10/6:10/12:10/18:10 (UTC) Part 2 The second part of the series focuses on a child porn app with organized crime connections. Critics of mainstream platforms say they could do more to weed out harmful content.

France 24 signs a major distribution agreement with Sun Direct in India

30 August 2024

France 24 signs a major distribution agreement with Sun Direct in India

France 24 is strengthening its presence in India thanks to a new distribution agreement with Sun Direct, the country’s third-largest pay-TV operator. Starting August 1, 2024, Sun Direct has included France 24’s English channel in its offering, reaching an additional 12.5 million households.

Already available via a number of cable and satellite offerings in the country, France 24 is now accessible to over 90 million Indian households, representing 60% of all TV subscriptions. India, where the channel in English is highly followed, has the largest number of France 24 viewers globally.

[Source: France 24 press release]

BBC World Service English announces new rebroadcasting partnership in the Cayman Islands

5 August 2024

BBC World Service English announces new rebroadcasting partnership in the Cayman Islands

BBC World Service English has partnered with DMS Broadcasting to bring our news, current affairs and factual radio programming to audiences in the Cayman Islands. This partnership underscores the strategic importance of this regional hub.

DMS Broadcasting is a leading radio broadcasting group based in the Cayman Islands, with seven FM radio stations dedicated to music, entertainment, news, and information.

BBC World Service English will be rebroadcast on Bobo FM 89.1 from 10.30 AM to 7.30 AM, 5 days a week, with a variation near the end of the week, and on average 21 hours on weekends.

Fred Durman, BBC’s Head of Business Development for the Americas and Europe, says: “The BBC is delighted to expand its reach in the Cayman Islands through this rebroadcasting agreement with DMS Broadcasting. By offering a significant number of hours of programming daily on Bobo FM 89.1, we continue our mission to inform, educate, and entertain a global audience. This initiative not only extends our footprint but also ensures that more listeners can access high-quality, trusted news and diverse programming from around the world.”

Blake Rogers, DMS Broadcasting General Manager, says: “We’re thrilled to finally announce our partnership between the BBC and DMS Broadcasting. As one of the most renowned and trusted news organizations in the world, the BBC will make it possible to elevate our news products and service elements for our listeners. And, as the new official BBC radio station in Cayman, Bobo 89.1 FM will be THE place for news and talk in the Cayman Islands.”

[Source: BBC press release]

TRT Haber to chair ABU News Group

29 July 2024

TRT Haber to chair ABU News Group

Mr. Ahmet Görmez, the news coordinator of TRT Haber, has been elected Chair of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) News Group. His success follows the election of TRT Director General Prof. Mehmet Zahid Sobacı as the President of ABU in November 2023.

Mr. Görmez was unanimously elected Chair of the ABU News Group during the annual meeting of the group held in Bangkok. Representatives from Japan’s NHK and Australia’s ABC were elected for the vice-chair positions.

Serving more than half of the world’s population as the biggest global broadcasting union, the ABU has 240 members in 65 countries. Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) is Full Member of the union since 1964.

TRT will host the 61st ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings in October 2024 in İstanbul, which is poised to become a landmark event that celebrates the 60th anniversary of both the ABU and TRT.

For more information:

https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/trt-haber-to-chair-abu-news-group-18185103

https://www.abu.org.my/2024/07/18/abu-news-group-elects-new-chair-and-vice-chairs/

[Source: TRT]