Latest news of bbc-first
23 APR 2024
Deals
Sky New Zealand and BBC Studios closed a new a multi-year and wide-ranging deal
BBC First will join the Sky channel line in October 2024, bringing a host of premium UK dramas to Sky customers, with selected content also available on Neon and Sky Open.
7 JUN 2023
Programmers
BBC First expands its footprint across the CEE region
BBC Studios announced the launch of BBC First linear channel with Orange Moldova, one of the major operators in the CEE region, marking the premium British drama channel's debut in the market.
5 JUL 2022
Distribution
Banijay Rights secures deal to air "Marie Antoinette" on BBC First in Australia
The title, produced by Banijay Studios France, CAPA Drama and Les Gens, marks the latest international deal for this CANAL+ Creation Originale and follows last year’s pre-sale to UK public broadcaster BBC2
17 SEP 2021
Distribution
Blue Ant Media unveils slate of 10 original productions for Canadian broadcasters
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, the global producer, distributor and channel operator will carry out seven new series and three renewals for Cottage Life, T+E, BBC Earth, BBC First and Smithsonian Channel in Canada.
4 MAR 2021
Programmers
BLUE ANT MEDIA AND BBC STUDIOS TEAM UP TO INTRODUCE BBC FIRST IN CANADA
BBC First will broadcast in Canada in HD on 16th March and will replace Blue Ant Media’s existing HIFI channel. Blue Ant Media and BBC will then launch the factual channel BBC Earth in January 2017.