Fetch TV extends BBC deal, adds drama channel
Fetch TV and BBC Studios have extended their channel partnership agreement, which will see an exclusive BBC Drama channel come to the platform.
The deal gives Fetch subscribers ongoing access to BBC UKTV, BBC Earth, CBeebies, BBC Kids, BBC Brit, and BBC Drama. BBC News and Britbox are also available on Fetch.
“Iconic BBC channel brands, along with much loved shows including Call the Midwife, Death in Paradise and Silent Witness are important elements of the Fetch customer offering,” explains Sam Hall, chief content and commercial officer of Fetch TV.
“This deal demonstrates that Fetch remains committed to offering a true aggregation model across a very broad range of content options including Free-to-Air, FAST and subscription channels, free and subscription streaming services, transactional video on-demand, and pay-per-view events.”
Fiona Lang, general manager at BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, adds: “Australian audiences love our shows, and with our BBC brands they know exactly where to find the best British curated content, from drama, documentaries, entertainment and children’s programming to world-class independent journalism.
“Fetch is a long-standing and valuable partner and we are delighted to be able to deliver them a package of linear and virtual playlist channels that meets the demands of their audiences.”
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