Jun 11, 2026

HOORAY! BRISBANE SECURES BLUEY’S WORLD UNTIL 2028

Bluey’s World will remain exclusively in Brisbane until 3 February 2028, following strong demand since opening.

Jun 05, 2026

BBC STUDIOS APPOINTS LIZ BALDWIN AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF STREAMING & CHANNELS, ANZ

BBC Studios has appointed Liz Baldwin as Senior Vice President, Head of Streaming & Channels, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

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Jun 01, 2026

Good Food & Wine Show announces landmark partnership with BBC Studios

The Good Food & Wine Show has today announced a landmark, multi-year partnership with BBC Studios to launch a world-first immersive THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF experience

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Apr 09, 2026

WORLD-FIRST BLUEY EXHIBITION TO PREMIERE IN MELBOURNE AT ACMI IN 2027

BBC Studios, ACMI and Ludo Studio are thrilled to announce an exclusive world-premiere exhibition celebrating the making of beloved animated TV series Bluey.

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Mar 27, 2026

Lights. Camera. Season Three! Return to Paradise is in production

Filming is underway on season three of the Logie award winning series Return to Paradise

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Mar 27, 2026

BLUEY’S FOURTH ALBUM “UP HERE” IS OUT NOW

Bluey has released “Up Here”, the highly anticipated new orchestral album

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Mar 02, 2026

BBC Studios grows Bluey licensing program following ATA Award wins

BBC Studios, distributor and licensor for the multiple Emmy® award winning animated series Bluey, is continuing to scale up its consumer products program.

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Jan 15, 2026

TWO ICONS, ONE CROSSOVER SPECIAL. CORRIEDALE AIRS EXCLUSIVELY ON UKTV IN AUSTRALIA IN JANUARY.

Two iconic British soap operas, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, unite in a first-of-its kind epic crossover special, Corriedale, coming to Australia on BBC UKTV on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 6:40pm AEDT, via Foxtel and Fetch.

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Jan 07, 2026

BBC STUDIOS APPOINTS SHARON WILSON AS DIRECTOR OF BRANDS & LICENSING ANZ

BBC Studios has appointed senior brand and marketing leader, Sharon Wilson, as Director of Brands & Licensing Australia & New Zealand.

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Nov 16, 2025

It’s Christmas at Bluey’s World

Bluey’s World Brisbane is set to shine this holiday season with an unforgettable Christmas celebration for families. Fans can immerse themselves in a Bluey-style Christmas filled with sparkling lights, music, and seasonal surprises.

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Nov 14, 2025

BBC Studios Unifies its Media & Streaming Business in ANZ and Asia Under New APAC Leadership

BBC Studios today announced the formal integration of its media and streaming business in Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) and Asia into a single APAC region, under the leadership of Robi Stanton, who has been appointed to the expanded role of President, APAC Media & Streaming.

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Oct 24, 2025

HALFBRICK STUDIOS TEAM WITH BBC STUDIOS TO LAUNCH BLUEY’S QUEST FOR THE GOLD PEN VIDEO GAME

BBC Studios and Bluey’s creator have joined forces with world-renowned game developers Halfbrick Studios to launch Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen – a brand new, original story-led adventure game, inspired by the BAFTA and Emmy® Award-winning series.

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Oct 10, 2025

BLUEY DUCK CAKE CAFE HATCHES IN SYDNEY

In a world-first, Bluey fans can step inside a one-of-a-kind cafe experience inspired by the famous yellow duck cake, when the Bluey Duck Cake Cafe opens its doors in Westfield Bondi, Sydney.

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Sep 30, 2025

BETH HOY CROWNED WINNER OF FOXTEL ORIGINAL SERIES THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF SEASON 8

Australia has a new Bake Off champion! In last night’s delicious grand final of THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF, 37-year-old pastor Beth Hoy rose to victory, claiming the coveted title of Australia’s best amateur baker.

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Sep 10, 2025

BBC STUDIOS AND HBO MAX AGREE DEAL FOR PREMIUM TALKED-ABOUT CONTENT IN AUSTRALIA

Following the arrival of HBO Max in Australia, BBC Studios ANZ has inked its first deal with the SVOD service to deliver premium fan-favourite and brand-new UK comedy and drama titles to Australian audiences.

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Sep 09, 2025

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY IS COMING BACK WITH A MASSIVE 2026 TOUR ACROSS AUSTRALIA!

Wackadoo! Following a highly successful global tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming home for a massive Australian tour in 2026!

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Sep 04, 2025

BLUEY MOVIE LANDING IN CINEMAS ON AUGUST 6, 2027

BBC Studios and Walt Disney Studios, in partnership with Ludo Studio, have announced that the feature-length Bluey movie will be released in cinemas August 6, 2027.

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Aug 03, 2025

CHEESE AND CRACKERS, BLUEY’S WORLD JUST GOT EVEN MORE FUN…IF THAT’S POSSIBLE!

With 300,000 visitors having stepped through the front door since its opening in November 2024, Bluey’s World continues to capture hearts, spark imaginations, and now deliver a refreshed experience for families and fans across Australia and beyond.

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Jul 29, 2025

BLUEY BRINGS THE FUN TO BUNNINGS THIS AUGUST FOR AUSSIE FANS AND FAMILIES

Back by popular demand, the iconic family favourite television show Bluey is returning to Bunnings with a range of activities and exclusive toys, homewares and merchandise.

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Jul 15, 2025

BBC STUDIOS MARKS A YEAR OF RECORD REVENUES AND CREATIVE SUCCESS

BBC Commercial, a global media company which is part of the BBC Group, today released its annual results as part of the BBC’s Annual Report and Accounts, marking a year where the company delivered record revenue and industry-awarded creative success.

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Jun 27, 2025

GAME, SET, ACTION! ABC SERVES UP NEW MINI-SERIES GOOLAGONG

The ABC, Screen Australia and VicScreen are thrilled to announce that production has commenced on Goolagong, a three-part event mini-series based on the inspiring true life story of world champion tennis player Evonne Goolagong.

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Jun 20, 2025

HIT, RUN, OH SH#T: NITV AND SBS GET RECKLESS WITH FILMING OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NITV, SBS, Screen Australia and Screenwest are thrilled to announce that production has commenced in Western Australia on BBC Studios Productions Australia’s RECKLESS, a darkly comic thriller set in and around Fremantle.

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Jun 03, 2025

LEGO® BLUEY™ SETS HAVE ARRIVED - FOR REAL LIFE!

The wait is over for one of the year’s most hotly anticipated collaborations, with the arrival of LEGO Bluey™ playsets in Australian retailers nationwide this week.

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Jun 02, 2025

DELICIOUS SMASH HIT SERIES GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF RETURNS WITH NEW CO-HOST TOM WALKER

Foxtel Group today announced a new season of THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF, with a fresh face joining the cast.

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May 26, 2025

BBC STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS AUSTRALIA GEARS UP FOR GROWTH WITH THREE KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

BBC Studios Productions Australia has announced three key appointments to support its continued expansion across scripted, post-production and programming brand partnerships.

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Apr 28, 2025

BLUEY’S WORLD SEASON EXTENDED AS VISITOR NUMBERS SOAR

In response to overwhelming demand, the Bluey’s World season has been officially extended through to February 2026.

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Apr 15, 2025

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AFTERLIFE! CAMERAS ROLL ON GHOSTS AUSTRALIA

BBC Studios Productions Australia, Paramount Australia and Screenwest, have announced that filming has commenced in Western Australia for Ghosts Australia, the new local adaptation of the beloved and critically acclaimed British and U.S. comedy.

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Apr 15, 2025

New roles announced for BBC News Sydney

Beginning this month, a new digital team is joining the BBC News Sydney bureau. The team is made up of experienced digital journalists who will take responsibility for the BBC News site (bbc.co.uk and BBC News on bbc.com) during Australia daytime hours.

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Mar 03, 2025

BBC STUDIOS APPOINTS ROBI STANTON EVP & GM OF GLOBAL MEDIA & STREAMING BUSINESS IN ANZ

BBC Studios has appointed media industry leader, Robi Stanton, as EVP & General Manager of Global Media and Streaming for Australia & New Zealand. In this role, she will be responsible for Content Sales, Channels and Streaming and Advertising Sales in the region.

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Feb 25, 2025

BBC PODCASTS NOW AVAILABLE ON BBC.COM AND THE BBC APP

Audiences across Australia and New Zealand can now discover and listen to BBC podcasts on the BBC’s digital platforms.

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Feb 24, 2025

BBC STUDIOS AND ABC RENEW LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP FOR PREMIUM CONTENT

BBC Studios and Australian public service broadcaster ABC have renewed their long-standing partnership with a substantial multi-year agreement across a range of key titles in drama, comedy, children’s and entertainment. The partnership continues to provide Australian audiences with many of the best-loved shows from the UK across ABC channels and streaming service ABC iview.

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Feb 13, 2025

BBC STUDIOS RENEWS PARTNERSHIPS FOR LANDMARK NATURAL HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

Ahead of BBC Studios Showcase (24th-25th February, 2025) Nine in Australia and TVNZ in New Zealand have both agreed new deals with BBC Studios for its premium landmark Natural History titles, deepening their existing relationships.

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Dec 10, 2024

BBC STUDIOS PARTNERS WITH ARN’S iHEART TO REPRESENT BBC PODCASTS IN AUSTRALIA

BBC Studios and ARN’s iHeart have signed a multi-year partnership deal that will see iHeart represent BBC podcasts in Australia. iHeart will sell inventory across hundreds of hours of premium BBC podcasts as well as amplifying content in market.

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Nov 12, 2024

WACKADOO! BLUEY’S WORLD OPENS IN BRISBANE

The doors have officially opened to Bluey’s World - one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia - with an opening ceremony held today to mark its debut in Brisbane, Australia.

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Nov 03, 2024

BRISBANE WELCOMES BLUEY AND BINGO ‘CITYDOGS’

The dog's out of the bag! Bluey and Bingo made a splash today as two of Brisbane's iconic CityCats transformed into CityDogs.

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Jul 31, 2024

BBC News channel livestream now available for free in Australia

The BBC News channel has launched on BBC.com and the BBC app, offering audiences full, free and unrestricted online access for the first time in Australia.

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Jul 24, 2024

Britbox Acquires Key BBC Studios Dramas To Drive Further Growth

BritBox will be the new place for Australian audiences to view premieres of some of the biggest shows from BBC Studios with the streamer picking up fan favourites Death in Paradise, Call The Midwife and Silent Witness when BBC First exits Foxtel and Binge on July 31st 2024.

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Jul 24, 2024

2023/24: A Year of Investment in Growth For BBC Commercial

2023/24 was a year of investment in sustainable future growth and business transformation for BBC Commercial. The business, which supports the BBC by generating income for the BBC Group, delivered sales of £1.9 billion and EBITDA of £199 million against very challenging market conditions.

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Jun 26, 2024

Dua Lipa and Coldplay’s Glastonbury 2024 performance on BBC.com - update

For the first time, the BBC will livestream headline Glastonbury performances to a global audience, with Dua Lipa and Coldplay’s 2024 Pyramid Main Stage sets available to view on the recently relaunched BBC.com.

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Jun 06, 2024

Fetch TV and BBC Studios Extend Their Multi-Channel Partnership

Fetch TV and BBC Studios today announced the extension of their channel partnership agreement covering six BBC channels. The deal ensures Fetch subscribers ongoing access to the broadest range of premium BBC content available on any Australian aggregation platform covering existing brands BBC UKTV, BBC Earth, CBeebies, BBC Kids and BBC Brit, and introducing BBC Drama only available on Fetch.

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Jun 04, 2024

BBC News channel online and free for the first time in Australia

BBC Studios has today announced the imminent launch of the BBC News channel livestream in Australia, available digitally on BBC.com and the BBC app. This winter, audiences across Australia will be able to catch up on the latest live headlines at any time and wherever they are through the BBC’s digital platforms. The option to ‘watch live’ will appear directly on the BBC homepage.

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May 03, 2024

Rising Above Partisan Divides, the BBC Will Help Australian Audiences Navigate the U.S. Presidential Election Like Never Before

The BBC will bring multi-platform coverage plans of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election with live coverage and in-depth analysis across BBC.com and the BBC app, the BBC News channel, newsletters, and audio platforms. Additionally, it will launch BBC Verify U.S., a dedicated unit to counter disinformation in the run up to Election Day.

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Apr 23, 2024

Sky and BBC Studios Expand Partnership Including BBC First To Launch Exclusively on Sky in New Zealand

Sky and BBC Studios today announced they are expanding their partnership with a multi-year wide-ranging deal that gives Sky audiences access to the best British content across Sky, Neon and free-to-air channel Sky Open.

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Apr 09, 2024

BBC Studios ANZ Production Return to Paradise Begins Filming

The ABC is thrilled to announce that filming has commenced on Return to Paradise, Australia’s original spin-off series of the global smash-hit murder mystery franchise Death in Paradise.

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Mar 25, 2024

New BBC.com and BBC App Launch Globally

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, and BBC News today announced the global launch of the all-new BBC.com and BBC app, transforming the way digital audiences read, watch, and find the BBC’s renowned journalism and storytelling outside of the UK.

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Mar 18, 2024

Doctor Who Debuts May 10 with Multiple Episodes

Calling across the Whoniverse! Today, Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced the premiere date for the next “Doctor Who” installment, the first-ever season to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide. Beginning Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK), audiences will return to “The Church on Ruby Road,” which premiered last December, and journey through two all-new episodes. In the UK, the season kicks off Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by BBC One later that day.

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Mar 18, 2024

BBC Studios Productions Australia Acquires Werner Film Production

BBC Studios Productions Australia has acquired award-winning independent Werner Film Productions who specialise in the development and production of high-quality, original drama series including The Newsreader for ABC, which was also broadcast on the BBC, and Surviving Summer for Netflix.

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Mar 04, 2024

BBC Studios Takes Full Ownership of Britbox International in Historic Deal

BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial content studio and media & streaming business, today announced it is taking full ownership of BritBox International, acquiring ITV’s 50% share for a cash consideration of £255 million.

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Feb 02, 2024

BBC Studios Announces Pre-sale of Douglas is Cancelled Ahead of Showcase 2024

Ahead of its launch to international buyers at BBC Studios Showcase (26 – 27th February 2024), BBC Studios today announced the pre-sale of Hartswood Film’s highly anticipated comedy drama series Douglas is Cancelled to public service channel ARTE in France and Germany.

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Jan 17, 2024

SBS Announces Premiere Date for BBC Studios Produced Series The Matchmakers

This Valentine’s Day, SBS will re-write the book of love with The Matchmakers, a heart-warming yet confronting documentary series which dives into the unique and private world of three of Australia’s most successful cultural matchmakers. All three episodes of the series will be available to stream free on SBS on Demand from Wednesday 14 February, with episodes airing weekly at 8.40pm on SBS.

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Nov 09, 2023

Australian Death in Paradise Spin-off Return to Paradise Coming to ABC

We're thrilled to announce that the Death in Paradise franchise has hit our shores with an original, home grown spinoff series, Return to Paradise, coming to ABC in 2024. The series is produced by BBC Studios Productions Australia with Red Planet Pictures for the ABC in association with the BBC, who will screen the series on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK. Return to Paradise combines the DNA of the original global smash hit murder mystery series, with a new, unique Australian take.

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Oct 31, 2023

BBC Studios to Produce Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye for SBS

BBC Studios’ Australian production arm is to produce original series Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye for SBS.

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Oct 24, 2023

BBC Studios ANZ to produce Top Gear Australia for Paramount+

What does a music composer, lovable larrikin and a TV host have in common with millions of people around the world? The need for speed. Paramount+ and BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand today announced a new Australian version of Top Gear, the globally acclaimed series known for its adrenaline-fueled adventures and outrageous challenges, is parking itself on Paramount+ Australia in 2024. The series will be produced by BBC Studios local production arm.

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Sep 14, 2023

BBC Earth opens “The Window to the World” with new creative rebrand

BBC Earth on Foxtel and Fetch has got a new on-air look as part of a global rebrand with a new suite of channel branding elements. BBC Earth shares and celebrates the incredible wonders of our universe, taking you on a thrilling journey of discovery - from the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space. BBC Earth brings you face to face with heart-pounding action, mind-blowing ideas and the sheer wonder of this extraordinary planet we call home.

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Jun 30, 2023

Dua Lipa Announces Third Season of At Your Service Podcast with BBC

Today, 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning, international pop powerhouse Dua Lipa announces the third season of her highly acclaimed podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service. Season Three will include conversations with internationally renowned artists, thought leaders and cultural icons. Episode One launches on June 30th with Amelia Dimoldenberg, the charismatic red-carpet interviewer and host of the internet’s viral series Chicken Shop Date. It will be available wherever you get your podcasts and ad-free on BBC Podcasts Premium in Australia and New Zealand.

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May 25, 2023

New Bluey Personal Care Range Announced

Colgate-Palmolive partner with BBC Studios on gentle kids products to make wash time fun.

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May 12, 2023

BBC Studios Launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts in New Zealand

BBC Studios’ BBC Podcasts Premium has launched in New Zealand exclusively on Apple Podcasts, marking the fourth territory where the subscription service is available following its successful debut in Australia, Canada and the US where it ranked as one of Apple Podcasts’ top 20 subscriber channels in 2022.

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May 09, 2023

The Great Australian Bake Off Premieres June 13 on Foxtel

On your marks, get set, bake! as The Great Australian Bake Off premieres Tuesdays at 8.30pm from June 13 on FOXTEL and available On Demand. Stepping into the iconic shed for the first time as judges are world renowned culinary icon Rachael Khoo and king of the pastry world Darren Purchese, alongside new hosts, comedians Natalie Tran and Cal Wilson who keep spirits lifted and bakers encouraged through their heartful humour.

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Apr 03, 2023

Deb Tod Appointed Director Content Partnerships and Sales BBC Studios ANZ

Deb Tod has been promoted to the new role of Director of Content Partnerships and Sales for BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand, adding affiliate deals to her existing responsibilities for the strategic and team leadership of BBC Studios content sales and co-productions in the region.

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Mar 13, 2023

BBC Studios Launches BBC Podcasts Premium on Apple Podcasts in Australia

BBC Studios’ BBC Podcasts Premium has launched in Australia exclusively on Apple Podcasts following a successful debut in Canada and the US where it ranked as one of Apple’s top 20 subscriber channels in 2022.

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Feb 08, 2023

Warren Clarke to Join BBC Studios ANZ as Head of Scripted as Production Company Restructures for Growth

Warren Clarke is to join BBC Studios’ Australian production arm as Head of Scripted as the studio restructures to gear up for a major push into premium scripted production in the country and capitalise on the success of its unscripted business.

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Nov 02, 2022

BBC Studios To Produce The Matchmakers for SBS

BBC Studios is to produce original series The Matchmakers for SBS.

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Oct 25, 2022

BBC Studios to Produce The 1% Club for Seven Network

BBC Studios will produce a local version of hit UK show The 1% Club for the Seven Network in Australia. The show will be hosted by Australian comedy superstar Jim Jefferies, creator and star of the FX sitcom Legit, Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show and numerous Netflix specials.

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Oct 21, 2022

5,000,000 Bluey Books and Counting: Penguin and BBC Studios Celebrate Huge Sales Milestone

Penguin Random House Australia (PRH) and BBC Studios ANZ have announced that PRH have hit sales of five million copies of Bluey across 44 titles in the book range available in Australia and New Zealand. Impressively, there has been a Bluey title in the number one position in Nielsen BookScan’s official Australian bestseller charts for a total of 46 weeks.

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Oct 18, 2022

BBC Studios and ABC Renew Multi-Year Deal

BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand and Australian public service broadcaster ABC have signed a multi-year, multi-genre agreement covering some of the biggest titles in factual, drama comedy and kids, paving the way for the best-loved stars and shows from the UK to continue to be seen on ABC channels and streaming service ABC iview.

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Aug 31, 2022

Foxtel announces new judges and hosts Rachel Khoo, Darren Purchese, Natalie Tran and Cal Wilson

FOXTEL and BBC Studios Production Australia and New Zealand are excited to welcome the new cast for The Great Australian Bake Off. World renowned culinary expert Rachel Khoo and king of the pastry world Darren Purchese are joining the Bake Off family as judges and will join new hosts Natalie Tran and Cal Wilson.

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Aug 22, 2022

BBC First to Premiere This England Starring Kenneth Branagh from September 22

The highly-anticipated drama This England, starring BAFTA and Academy Award-winner Kenneth Branagh as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will premiere in Australia on BBC First on FOXTEL and Fetch from September 22 and will also be available on BINGE. The series charts the events surrounding Johnson, the government and the country at large as the UK makes its way through the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jul 04, 2022

BBC First Acquires Death in Paradise Spin-Off Beyond Paradise

BBC First has announced the acquisition of Beyond Paradise - a spin-off of the phenomenally popular Death in Paradise – which reveals what happened to DI Humphrey Goodman after he left the sunny shores of Saint Marie. The show will premiere in Australia on the channel in line with the UK broadcast.

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Jun 23, 2022

Familiar Faces and Exciting New Shows Coming to BBC Studios Branded Services This Year

BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand has announced details of a raft of new content and star names coming to BBC First, BBC UKTV, BBC Earth and CBeebies in the coming year, which marks the BBC’s 100 anniversary.

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Jun 21, 2022

BBC Studios ANZ Appoints Simon Lopez to Newly Created Role of Head Of Strategy

Simon Lopez has joined BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand as Head of Strategy, in a newly created role for the business’ global distribution arm. Simon will shape BBC Studios strategy for growth in ANZ, help define how investment is allocated across the portfolio, and support negotiations with key customers.

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Apr 28, 2022

BBC Studios leads the industry in bringing 'gamechanging' content around the world

As the UK’s British Film Institute (BFI) announces the ‘BFI 100 BBC Television Gamechangers’ (www.bfi.org.uk/lists/100-bbc-gamechangers) to mark the BBC’s centenary, it confirms BBC Studios as the leading UK media company to produce and distribute distinctive, innovative content to the rest of the world.

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Mar 16, 2022

Bluey becomes first ever Australian brand to star on Colgate products

BBC Studios and Colgate team up to launch Bluey toothbrushes and toothpaste

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Mar 14, 2022

Chrissie Carras to become Head of Branded Services For BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand

Chrissie Carras is to become Head of Branded Services for BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand and will lead in the territory for BBC Studios branded channels.

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Dec 19, 2021

Deb Spinocchia to Join BBC Studios Australian Production Arm as Head of Development and Content

Deb Spinocchia is to join BBC Studios Australia and New Zealand in January as Head of Development and Content, Production.

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Dec 04, 2021

Bluey: The Album tops the ARIA Album Chart!

Cheese and crackers! Bluey: The Album has made history today reaching number 1 on the ARIA Album Chart, becoming the first children’s album to take out the top spot.

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Nov 25, 2021

BBC Studios to Produce Original Format Space 22 for ABC

BBC Studios will produce its first locally created original format for the ABC in Australia.

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Nov 04, 2021

Bluey theme tune available online tomorrow

BBC Studios and Demon Music Group Ltd. are thrilled to announce that the Bluey theme tune will be available on digital platforms from tomorrow.

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Oct 29, 2021

Nick Percy to lead new BBC Studios Global Markets division

Jon Penn steps down in APAC

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Sep 29, 2021

The Great Australian Bake Off commences production and returns for fifth season on FOXTEL

BBC Studios Australia to produce

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Sep 21, 2021

Fetch TV renews deal with BBC Studios on a market-leading seven BBC channels

Sydney, September 21, 2021 for immediate release

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Sep 20, 2021

Dancing With The Stars: All Stars Returns To Seven Network Australia

A second season of Dancing with the Stars: All Stars will begin filming this week for Seven Network.

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Aug 24, 2021

Will Hamilton appointed Director of Commercial and Business Operations

BBC Studios is expanding its production team with the appointment of Will Hamilton to the new position of Director of Commercial and Business Operations.

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Mar 22, 2021

BBC Kids to launch in Australia on Fetch. Nick Music also coming to Fetch.

Today, Fetch announces the addition of two new channels to its $6 / month Kids Pack.

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Mar 01, 2021

Bluey wins ‘Pre-School License of the Year’ at ATA Toy Awards

It was Bluey’s day at the annual ATA Awards with the much-loved kids brand winning three awards, including ‘Pre-School License of the Year’.

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Nov 23, 2020

Streaming Service BritBox Australia Launches Today as Next Step in Global Expansion

Australians can now stream Britain’s best telly, all in one place

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Sep 09, 2020

BBC Studios Names Penguin Random House Master Publishing Partner for Series Bluey

Range of books inspired by the popular animated series will be available in the U.S. this October and the UK from 2021

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Jul 15, 2020

Moira Hogan appointed BritBox Country Manager with Richard Hill to lead Marketing and PR

As BritBox escalates its plans to launch in Australia, joint venture partners BBC Studios and ITV announce the appointment of Moira Hogan as Country Manager.

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Jun 29, 2020

Bluey stamps a pre-schooler's delight

Australia Post is celebrating one of the country’s much-loved animated children’s television series – Bluey – in its latest licensed stamp pack.

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Jun 21, 2020

Stuck On You announces exciting new range of children’s personalised products

“Wackadoo! Look who’s at Stuck On You!”

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Jun 17, 2020

Penguin Random House announces: 1 million Bluey books sold in Australia

June 18, 2020 — Penguin Random House announced today that one million copies of Bluey books have sold in Australia.

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May 12, 2020

Penguin Random House Wins Book of the Year at 2020 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs)

May 13, 2020 — Penguin Random House are delighted to announce that the children’s picture book Bluey: The Beach is the winner of the 2020 ABIA Book of the Year award.

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May 11, 2020

Bluey kids lifestyle range to hit Australian stores this June

Moose Toys and BBC Studios are delighted to announce the first range of Bluey kid’s lifestyle products will be available in Australian stores and online from mid-June.

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Apr 30, 2020

Pauls Releases First Range of Bluey Dairy Products.

Enjoy your favourite flavours with Bluey characters on-pack

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Apr 06, 2020

Matt Coe to Lead New BBC Studios Creative Hub for APAC

BBC Studios APAC has appointed Matt Coe to head up a new Creative Hub that will provide seamless creative solutions for its premium branded services.

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Mar 05, 2020

BritBox To Launch in Australia

BBC Studios, the principal commercial arm of the BBC, today announce plans to launch the BritBox streaming service in Australia.

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Mar 02, 2020

Wackadoo! Bluey commemorative birth certificates available in Queensland

Queenslanders can now get their very own Bluey commemorative birth certificate featuring Australia’s favourite Queensland Heeler family.

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Feb 20, 2020

Discovery Secures Top Gear Catalogue for Aussie and Kiwi Fans Following Deal with BBC Studios

Top Gear fans are in for a treat with news that the much-loved series is coming to Discovery.

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Feb 18, 2020

Wackadoo! Emmy-nominated Bluey will tour 50+ venues across Australia with first Live Stage Show!

It’s time to get up close and personal with the much-adored Queensland Heeler family who will be coming to a theatre near you with Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show.

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Feb 10, 2020

ANZ broadcasters’ deep commitment to BBC’s Natural History programming

TVNZ signs long-term partnership for BBC Planet franchise

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Jan 07, 2020

Two iconic Aussie brands team up for Bluey’s first apparel range

BBC Studios and Bonds are delighted to announce the launch of the first line of Bluey children’s apparel, available online and in store from 8th January.

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Nov 19, 2019

Bluey Will Tour Nationally With Its First Ever Live Tour

Emmy-nominated phenomenon Bluey will tour nationally with its first ever live stage show, Bluey's Big Play in 2020!

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Nov 18, 2019

Celebrities to face TV’s toughest quiz show

SBS commissions BBC Studios for more Mastermind

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Nov 17, 2019

BBC Studios Appoints Two General Managers for APAC Region

Fiona Lang to lead Australia & New Zealand and Ryan Shiotani to lead South & South East Asia

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Oct 22, 2019

BBC Earth off to a flying start on Foxtel

Ratings for the first week of BBC Earth show the new channel is off to a flying start on Foxtel. Replacing BBC Knowledge, figures show BBC Earth has increased audience share and brought in new audiences who are watching the channel for longer when measured against the performance of its predecessor.

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Oct 16, 2019

Nine and BBC Studios forge long term Natural History partnership

BBC Studios and Nine have agreed a long-term partnership for the BBC Planet franchise, which will see Nine premiere five super landmark series from the world-leading producers and distributors of Natural History programming.

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Oct 15, 2019

Australian favourite children's series Bluey releases on DVD

Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and BBC Studios are delighted to announce that Australia’s #1 children’s series of the year*, Bluey, will be available to own on DVD from 30 October 2019.

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Sep 19, 2019

BBC Earth to launch on 10 October full programme line-up revealed

New premium factual channel BBC Earth will launch on Foxtel and Fetch on Thursday, October 10, bringing audiences incredible stories about the world around us. BBC Earth will make its debut with four of Sir David Attenborough’s biggest titles - Blue Planet II, Planet Earth II, Frozen Planet and The Hunt. Each series will screen in its entirety across one of the first four days of the channel launch.

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Sep 13, 2019

Bluey toys ready for good homes from early November

BBC Studios, Moose Toys and Ludo Studio are delighted to announce that Bluey plush toys will be in Australian stores from early November with figurines to be available from December.

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Sep 06, 2019

Jon Penn appointed Executive Vice President

BBC Studios has brought its Asia and Australia & New Zealand regions together to create a newly formed Asia-Pacific (APAC) regional business comprising its international sales and distribution business, under the leadership of Jon Penn, formerly Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand, BBC Studios.

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Aug 27, 2019

BBC Studios ANZ and Universal Pictures Austalasia enter into home entertainment distribution agreement for Australia & New Zealand

BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand (BBC Studios) and Universal Pictures Australasia (Universal) have signed a multi-year distribution agreement for Australia and New Zealand across physical formats. In Australia, BBC Studios’ broad range of content will be distributed by Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd and, in New Zealand, by Universal Pictures NZ, and includes all sales, marketing and distribution. The news was announced today by Jon Penn, Managing Director of BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand, and Jim Batchelor, Managing Director, Universal Sony Pictures.

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Aug 05, 2019

Foxtel and BBC Studios reach new long-term content agreement

Foxtel and BBC Studios today announced they have reached an agreement on a long-term extension of their partnership securing premium British drama, entertainment, documentaries, natural history, children’s programming and news for Foxtel’s broadcast and on demand platforms.

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Jul 02, 2019

BBC Studios delivers creative and financial success in first year as merged company

BBC Studios, the BBC’s wholly-owned commercial subsidiary formed by the 2018 merger of BBC Worldwide and BBC Studios, today announces its 2018/2019 financial results, showing a record year of returns to the BBC, principally in the form of programme investment and dividends of £243 million (2017/18: £210 million).

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Jul 02, 2019

BBC Studios delivers creative and financial success in first year as merged company

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Jun 21, 2019

Stargazing special to be produced by BBC Studios ANZ and The Science Unit

BBC Studios has been commissioned by the ABC to make a special edition of Stargazing called Stargazing: Moon and Beyond, marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Following the success of two previous Stargazing series, the one hour special will be produced by BBC Studios ANZ in collaboration with experts from the BBC Studios Science Unit.

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Jun 20, 2019

Penguin Random House reveals first Bluey book covers based on the No 1 ABC KIDS show

Penguin Random House and BBC Studios are delighted to announce that the Bluey publishing program will launch with three carefully chosen titles, including two storybooks and one activity book, which will hit Australian book stores on 5 November 2019.

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Jun 12, 2019

BBC Studios and Disney strike global broadcast deal for Bluey. Moose toys named as global master toy partner

Bluey is set to launch on a global stage as BBC Studios and Disney announce that the first two series will premiere internationally on Disney Junior from late 2019 and the upcoming streaming service Disney+ in all territories outside Australia, New Zealand and Greater China including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Australian company Moose Toys will be the global master toy partner.

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Jun 04, 2019

ABC KIDS and CBeebies star Andy Day heads to Australia for the first time ever with his live show

BAFTA-nominated presenter Andy Day is on his way down under. For the first time ever in Australia, the star of ABC KIDS and CBeebies Andy’s Wild Adventures, Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures and Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures will delight his Australian fans live on stage. Andy is on his time travels again. And this time, you can be there too…

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