Picture Shows: Annie Conlon (KATHERINE DEVLIN), Grace Ellis (SIÂN BROOKE), (Tommy Foster (NATHAN BRANIFF)
Premium drama channel BBC First will launch in Malta on April 1, securing distribution on the country’s largest operators Melita, GO Plc and Epic Malta.
Now in its tenth year, highlights on BBC First in April include the critically acclaimed Blue Lights (pictured) starring Richard Dormer, which follows three rookie police officers as they navigate their entry into the police force in Northern Ireland.
Also featuring is Press, which explores the lives of determined and passionate characters behind the daily news at two fictional, competing newspapers with cast members including David Suchet (Poirot) and Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders).
There’s also the 13th season of the sun-soaked detective series Death in Paradise and the second season of its spin-off, Beyond Paradise, which sees DI Goodman and his fiancée on the impossible quest for a tranquil and crime free lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
“We are thrilled to witness the continuous growth and success of our global brand, BBC First, over the past decade. I cannot envision a better way to commemorate this milestone than by expanding its reach to new audiences, together with our great partners in Malta. BBC First presents a distinctive opportunity for British drama enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of content that includes both thought-provoking, gritty narratives and intricate storylines, as well as light crime dramas” said Zbigniew Pruski, Commercial Director CEE at BBC Studios.
BBC First launches in Malta on 1st of April and joins already available in the market BBC Earth, Cbeebies and BBC News. The channel will be available to subscribers of Melita, Go and Epic Malta.
