
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, manages a range of media businesses around the world
A portfolio of channels that span the globe, connecting audiences in 285 million
homes
Bringing the best of BBC and independently produced British programming to audiences around the world
Investing in programmes and formats, maximising their global potential and managing relationships with Indies
The UK's third largest consumer magazine publisher, selling around 90 million magazines every year
Helping audiences enjoy the best of the BBC through DVDs, books and audiobooks
Championing BBC Worldwide's core multi-platform content around the world
Get the latest BBC Worldwide news, press releases, programme information, biographies, speeches and key facts.
2007/08 Financial Highlights
- Profits up 17% year on year to £118m (excluding prior year exceptionals)
- Sales up 13% to £916m (including share of joint ventures)
View 2007/08 Annual Review
BBC Worldwide is the UK's...
- No 1 international TV channel broadcaster
- No 1 exporter of television programmes
- No 1 UK-owned DVD/video distributor (through 2 entertain in partnership with Woolworths)
- No 1 audiobook publisher
- No 3 consumer magazine publisher