IP Migration
BBC Studios deploys SRT distribution for Queen’s funeral
BBC Studios used the GlobalM network and Matrox Monarch EDGE encoder technologies to launch a same-day IP-based distribution workflow
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Production & Post
‘We need to work directly with suppliers’: BBC Studios’ head of sustainability discusses the company’s journey to net zero
As world leaders gather for Cop27, TVBEurope catches up with BBC Studios' Sally Mills to discuss the company's commitment to net zero and how...
Production & Post
Drones, time-lapse cameras, and rebreather diving technology capture Frozen Planet II
The series involved 2188 filming days in the field across three years, with filming on every continent, all around Antarctica and in space
Live Production
NEP supports BBC Studios on Queen’s Platinum Jubilee coverage
NEP supplied outside broadcast trucks which delivered coverage of a number of events such as the BBC Platinum Jubilee Concert and Pageant
Content
Rights marketplace Vuulr lists 3,000 hours of BBC Studios content
Vuulr has also created a BBC Studios Content Sales Platform so users can search for content and check rights availability
Content
How an explosion in factual has increased the demand for premium content
Suzanne McKenna, director of Unscripted Indies at BBC Studios, surveys the factual landscape
Production & Post
Gravity Media, VERSA Studios move Morning Live to Manchester
Gravity provided systems integration, technical equipment supply and rental
Production & Post
Augmented Reality brings The Green Planet to life
New AR experience will open in London next month
Business
How broadcasters are taking steps towards sustainability
TVBEurope hears from the signatories of The Content Climate Pledge about how they are implementing sustainable practises across their businesses
People
BBC Studios appoints Martyn Freeman as COO
His responsibilities include overseeing the company's technology strategy
Production & Post
Broadcasters, streamers sign up for The Climate Content Pledge
The Climate Content Pledge has been convened by albert, the screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability
Content
Pluto TV and BBC Studios strike European streaming deal
Partnership will see three new channels added to the streaming service across in Germany, Switzerland, Austria (GSA), France and Spain
Production & Post
All 12 live Springwatch episodes powered by clean energy
The BBC said if the energy provided for Springwatch 2021 had been produced with diesel generators, seven tonnes of CO2 would have been released...
Production & Post
BBC’s Natural History Unit to move to new production base
NHU has been based on Whiteladies Road in Bristol since its formation in 1957
Media Consumption
UKTV’s suite of channels breaks viewing records in first quarter of the year
UKTV Play also saw a 41 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer views during Q1 2021 compared to the previous year
Business
BBC to make Salford main base for digital and technology
Plans also include an upgrade of BBC's Belfast headquarters
Production & Post
BBC’s Winterwatch is world’s first large scale OB solely powered by green hydrogen
According to the BBC, using green hydrogen instead of diesel twinset generators at all sites during one live episode of Winterwatch avoided 3.3 tonnes...
Business
Sky: BBC “gaming the system” by failing to separate commercial, public service arms
Pay-TV operator has written to Ofcom stating the BBC could be in breach of its Royal Charter
Media Consumption
UKTV Play sees 42 per cent increase in views during 2020
The broadcaster cites the likes of Red Dwarf: The Promised Land, The Bill: The Early Years, Meet The Richardsons, EastEnders and Hypothetical as helping it grow its audience.
Business
TVBEurope November/December 2020 issue released
Latest issue focus on the realities: augmented, virtual, and immersive audio. It also includes an investigation into ITV's drama Des, and interviews with the...
Business
BBC Studios appoints Tom Fussell as interim CEO
Will take over the role from in-coming director general Tim Davie
Media Delivery
BritBox announces plans to launch in another 20 countries
ITV and BBC Studios announce ambitious plans for the 'British Netflix'
Media Management
SES to provide playout, IP distribution for BBC Studios
Technical playout infrastructure provided from SES’s new Stockley Park facility in London
Production & Post
Glastonbury lives on
Philip Stevens notes how this year’s Glastonbury Festival will be different
Business
BBC Studios extends freelancer furlough scheme until 31st August
Around 600 FTC and PAYE freelancers were working on productions paused by the coronavirus pandemic
Production & Post
Keeping a watch during lockdown
Philip Stevens looks into producing live nature series Springwatch in extraordinary times
Production & Post
Making music at a distance
Philip Stevens discovers how social distancing has been implemented for Later...With Jools Holland
Live Production
How BBC TV and Radio are celebrating Eurovision
Philip Stevens learns how the BBC is handling the rearranged event
Production & Post
Carry on Gardening!
Philip Stevens digs up information about making horticulture programming during the coronavirus crisis
Audio
Is harmony remotely possible?
Philip Stevens finds out how the BBC's Lockdown Orchestra is helping viewers and listeners feel the love
Production & Post
How the Countryfile team is keeping their distance
Philip Stevens discovers how Countryfile is coping with coronavirus restrictions
Production & Post
How the BBC’s preparing for a Big Night In
Executive producer Peter Davey talks to TVBEurope about producing the live show
TVBEverywhere
BritBox heads Down Under
BBC and ITV continue to evaluate opportunities for additional territory launches
Business
UKTV rallies growth over 2019
UKTV Play also became the fastest-growing brand for the broadcaster year-on-year
Business
National Audit Office warns of streaming threat to BBC
Broadcaster cites BBC Studios as fending off competition
TVBEverywhere
BBC Studios’ content security director to head fight against piracy
Alex Pickering elected chair of the Content Delivery and Security Association
Media Consumption
BBC Studios lands first YouTube Originals commission
One-off show will debut on BBC Earth YouTube channel in December
Content
Magic Leap, BBC Earth deliver mixed reality experience
BBC Earth - Micro Kingdoms: Senses allows audiences to interactively explore micro habitats
Business
BBC Studios invests in Quibi
Previously announced investors include Disney, Liberty Global and ITV
Business
BBC Studios financial returns up by 50 per cent
Announces results from first year since merger
Business
BBC Studios, Discovery close UKTV deal
Partnership also makes Discovery exclusive SVoD home of BBC natural history programmes