Niche Media will take care of "Portobello Road" and "Debriefing the President" rights in the UK, CIS and Africa, with Escapade taking care of the rest of the world including the US.
The decision to remove the motoring show off screens was made after the findings of an external BBC health and safety investigation were reported. The findings will not be disclosed publicly.
The changes were made following the decision of Pam Lifford, President of Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences to step back from her role to focus on her family member’s healthcare needs.
Under her new role, effective today, the executive will contribute to the BBC Board's decision-making, and ensuring it positively serves the public interest.