F.Y.I.

BBC Worldwide and Foxtel announce deal to launch new British channel

April 17, 2013 12:19

The BBC Worldwide and Foxtel have announced a deal to launch a new British channel as part of a multi-platform deal announced today.

The announcement:

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.

This is an important step in the BBC’s global strategy to build its brand in markets outside the UK. The Foxtel platform offers an ideal opportunity for the BBC to create a direct relationship with Australian audiences.

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3 COMMENTS

Viewer 17 Apr 13

Uh oh, this is bad news for the ABC and SBS who both rely heavily on BBC programming.

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Thanatos 17 Apr 13

Yep, as suspected for some time. This decision,however, will do absolutely nothing to tempt me back to the Foxtel rubbish. As has been said in the past, Foxtel shows,at present, the worst of American thrash tv.

I am happy to wait for 12 months to view BBC programmes.

Stand by for a significant fee increase.

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Squeaky McCrinkle 18 Apr 13

This makes opposing the Coalition’s crippled “NBN” even more important.

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