BBC Worldwide and Discovery Networks Latin America/US Hispanic (DLA/USH) have entered into a first look deal.
Under it, Discovery’s networks will become the home to many of BBC’s most popular titles within the factual, lifestyle, natural history and motor programming categories.
Commenting on the development, Carolina Lightcap, ?EVP and chief content officer for DLA/USH, said: “Discovery has had a longstanding partnership with the BBC Worldwide and we are very excited to be the home of these world-famous franchises.
“This extensive collection of programmes will provide our viewers with some of the most engaging and entertaining content available anywhere, beginning with the iconic Planet Earth II, premiering in June. This agreement further solidifies Discovery’s commitment in offering high-quality programming throughout our networks in Latin America.”
Anna Gordon, executive VP and MD, BBC Worldwide Latin America/US Hispanic, added: “We are hugely proud of our world-leading programming which surprises, engages and inspires audiences the world over. I cannot imagine a better home than Discovery in Latin America for our biggest franchises like Planet Earth II, Blue Planet II and Top Gear, which will enable the shows to reach and enthrall a mass audience across the region.
“Discovery and BBC Worldwide are natural partners and we are very proud of our new strategic multi-year partnership. BBC Worldwide continues to be one of the world’s most important distributors of innovative, quality content and formats and this agreement will help ensure that Latin American audiences can experience the very best of the BBC.”
