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  • BBC Worldwide, Beijing TV, MDA co-produce show ‘A History of Beijing’

    BBC Worldwide, Beijing TV, MDA co-produce show ‘A History of Beijing’

    MUMBAI: With international eyes turned towards Beijing as the city gears up to host China’s first Olympic Games, BBC Worldwide will take audiences on an in-depth tour of the Chinese capital and its people with a new series A History of Beijing.

    This regional co-production, with Beijing TV and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, marks the first such collaboration for BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business since its launch in 2006.

    A History of Beijing showcases the rich history of the city taking audiences on a fascinating journey behind its growth – from its nomadic beginnings, to its iconic dynasties and today’s modern, thriving metropolis. Many of the ancient city’s greatest historical moments are recreated through stunning reconstructions.

    A special three-part version of the series will premiere first and exclusively on BBC Knowledge across Asia in August 2008. It will also be broadcast on BBC Knowledge in Poland and in some European territories on BBC Prime.

    The TV trade also got a first glimpse of the highly anticipated series at the BBC Showcase in Brighton, UK from 24 to 27 February.

    BBC Global Channels Asia-Pacific SVP and GM Christine Leo-McKerrow says, “Producing with Asian partners content that has relevance for regional and global audiences has been our intent since introducing the BBC-branded channels to this part of the world.

    “With the BBC being one of the world’s largest and most renowned producers of documentary programming, it is a natural progression for us to extend this expertise through local productions, and with local partners, such as Beijing TV.”

    “This series comes at a highly opportune time when there is a massive interest in China, and in particular, Beijing. Through this series, audiences can find a deeper understanding of Beijing and its people before the world descends on the ancient city in August,” adds Leo-McKerrow.

    BBC Knowledge celebrated its global launch in Singapore last July. Since then the channel has also launched in Hong Kong and Poland.

  • Joyce Yeung is BBC Worldwide global TV sales senior VP Asia

    MUMBAI: BBC Worldwide has appointed Joyce Yeung to the newly created role of senior VP for global TV sales in Asia. She joins next year.

    Currently Sparrowhawk Media VP sales and business development Asia Pacific, Yeung will lead BBC Worldwide’s content distribution activity across television, DVD and digital platforms, as well as licensing.

    The move reflects an increasing focus on the region for BBC Worldwide’s global TV sales division with ambitions to build on its successful programme distribution business and expand on growing digital and local production opportunities.

    BBC Worldwide MD global TV sales Steve Macallister said, “Asia is core to our growth plans. With an established team achieving strong distribution sales, we are well placed to take our Global Sales business to a new level of competition and commitment.

    “Bringing Joyce into our senior management team and tapping into her formidable strengths in the region are pivotal steps in raising our Asian profile and driving our business forward.”

    Yeung says, “It’s very exciting to be joining BBC Worldwide at a time of new expansion in the region. The vast extent of BBC Worldwide’s content is unrivalled, and I am really looking forward to working with the team to steer the business to new levels.”

    Yeung will be based in BBC Worldwide’s Hong Kong office but will also oversee the Toyko sales team. She will lead an overall sales force of 24, supported by the Asian management team comprising Katsuhiko Waza in Tokyo, and Pierre Cheung, Linfield Ng, Maggie Wong and Helen Wong in Hong Kong.

    Yeung is BBC Worldwide’s second SVP appointment in the region, working alongside senior VP Asia Pacific for Global Channels, Christine Leo-McKerrow.