
BBC Studios Seeks New Natural History Unit Chief
BBC Studios is searching for a new head for its renowned Natural History Unit, responsible for productions like Planet Earth III, as Jonny Keeling transitions to Creative Director.
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BBC Studios is searching for a new head for its renowned Natural History Unit, responsible for productions like Planet Earth III, as Jonny Keeling transitions to Creative Director.
BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell shared his perspective on how mega-mergers are reshaping the media landscape, noting concerns about fewer but potentially stronger customers.

A passenger involved in the Andrew Flintoff Top Gear crash is suing BBC Studios. The lawsuit stems from the incident that occurred during filming.

The BBC has acquired 'Ghosts Australia', an eight-part series from BBC Studios Australia Productions, which will air alongside the original British and American versions of the sitcom.

A live-action series adaptation of 'Kiki's Delivery Service' is currently in development, with BBC Studios, Wheel In Motion, and Kadokawa collaborating on the project. This marks a new adaptation of the beloved story.

Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji is set to make her return to acting after an eight-year hiatus, starring in ‘Wahala,’ a new six-part thriller series from BBC Studios based on Nikki May’s novel.
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Germany is set to receive a second season of the popular BBC Studios sitcom 'Ghosts,' a format that originated in the U.K. and has achieved global success.

Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".
During the annual BBC Studios Showcase in London, CEO Tom Fussell and Zai Bennett, the company's production head, also discussed growth, diversification, microdramas, 'Top Gear,' and more.

Donald Trump has revived his disputed claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 US election, accusing both China and Russia of interference. China has strongly refuted these allegations as 'unfounded smears' and 'lies.'

BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell has confirmed that the company will aggressively compete to become the next producer of the popular sci-fi series 'Doctor Who'.

BBC Studios and Penguin Random House are expanding their partnership with the release of 'Bluey: The Beach and Other Stories,' the first audiobook collection for the popular children's series.

Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed is partnering with BBC Studios Kids & Family and Blink Industries to adapt his children's book series, 'The Young Magicians,' into an animated series.

BBC Studios has created a new global formats role for Karl Warner, who is relocating to Los Angeles to identify, partner with, and scale the next generation of creator-led IP for global television formats.
During a 'Creators vs. Hollywood' panel at StreamTV Europe, BBC Studios' VP of content and creators outlined changes to the company's YouTube strategy. The discussion highlighted the need for traditional media companies to adapt their thinking in the digital era.

BBC Studios has launched BBC Player, touted as the first fully rights-cleared streaming platform specifically developed for airlines, in collaboration with Panasonic Avionics to provide in-flight entertainment.

BBC Studios is expanding its international reach by adapting Denmark's long-running teen series 'Klassen' for Germany's WDR network and is also exploring a potential French version of the show.

BBC Studios-owned streamer BritBox is set to launch a new weekly podcast titled 'On the Box,' hosted by Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins, premiering March 9.

The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

BBC Studios asserts that a driving consultant, who is suing for $200,000 after a 'Top Gear' crash with Andrew Flintoff, provided 'wrong and dangerous instructions' to the presenter.

Tribeca Enterprises has named Janet Brown, a former executive at BBC Studios, Gunpowder & Sky, and FilmBuff, as its new chief commercial officer, a newly created position.

The popular preschool series Bluey is expanding into the screen-free audio platform Toniebox through a new partnership between Tonies and BBC Studios, bringing its characters to audio play.

After an eight-year hiatus, Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji has landed a major role in the upcoming BBC series 'Wahala,' produced by BBC Studios' Firebird Pictures.

Actor, director, and producer Andy Serkis, along with chiefs from BBC Studios and Crunchyroll, are among the first wave of 37 confirmed speakers for the APOS Summit 2026, an annual gathering in Bali.

The CEO of BritBox, BBC Studios' U.S. streamer, discusses how its success, exemplified by shows like 'Lynley,' is influencing the global strategy for British television content.

SKAI is celebrating 20 years of continuous collaboration with BBC Studios, a partnership built on shared values and trust. To mark the milestone, they have announced the co-production of two highly anticipated documentary series.

BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell announced the company is looking into 'inorganic growth' opportunities in the international streaming market, including potential acquisitions and more deals similar to 'Bluey'.