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   BBC Worldwide CEO Targets 'Plenty of Growth'

   4:35 am 4/26/2013

   • by Georg Szalai

   Tim Davie, head of the U.K. public broadcaster's commercial arm, says BBC content is still "massively underexploited" around the world.Read more

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2. MIPTV: BBC Worldwide Pacts With China's CCTV for Natural History Show

   12:00 am 4/9/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The co-production deal between the two marks the third factual show to be birthed by the two partners.Read more

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   MIPTV: BBC Worldwide Drama Boss Caroline Torrance on 'Demons' and U.S. Expansion (Q&A)

   1:00 am 4/8/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The BBC's commercial arm is muscling up its links across the globe as it looks to expand its output and ramp up original drama with international audiences in mind.Read more

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   U.K. Retail Giant Tesco, BBC Worldwide Ink Content Deal For Ad-Supported Film, TV Service

   3:37 am 4/3/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   Shows such as "Blackpool" starring David Morrissey and comedy "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps" will be offered on Clubcard TV, the retailer's loyalty card holders' service.Read more

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5. BBC Worldwide Sells Off Travel Guide Empire

   3:37 am 3/19/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The public broadcaster's commercial arm disposes of its Lonely Planet travel guide biz for $77 million to Brad Kelley’s Nashville-based NC2 Media. Read more

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   Amazon's LoveFilm U.K. Streaming Service Reboots Deal With BBC Worldwide

   5:51 am 2/11/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The deal will give the VOD service shows including the first seaon of police drama "Luther," U.K. cult comedy "The Office" and sci-fi drama "Primeval."Read more

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   UKTV to Bring U.S. Version of 'Being Human' To U.K. Viewers

   2:12 am 1/24/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The multi-channel operator owned by BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks Interactive inks deal with Zodiak Rights for the supernatural roommate drama.Read more

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8. BBC Worldwide Poaches Jon Penn from Fremantle to Lead Australasian Unit

   1:49 am 1/17/2013

   • by Stuart Kemp

   The former Fremantle APAC CEO will lead the U.K. public broadcaster's commercial business in the region.Read more

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   'Top Of The Lake' Trailer Gives First Look at Jane Campion’s Haunting New Murder Mystery (Video)

   6:20 pm 1/10/2013

   • by Pip Bulbeck

   The TV series, set in Campion's native New Zealand, will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.Read more

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    BBC Worldwide Taps Brands Chief for 'Doctor Who,' Other Top Shows

    7:21 am 12/24/2012

    • by Stuart Kemp

    The public broadcaster's commercial division brings across BBC Earth chief Amanda Hill to build BBC brands such as "Top Gear" and "Doctor Who" globally.Read more

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