The BBC in the Arab world
BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is the BBC's commercial arm. It operates a range of businesses including selling programmes around the world and publishing books, DVDs and merchandise.
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
Its profits are returned to the BBC for investment in new programming and services.
Its businesses are:
Global channels – A portfolio of channels that span the globe, connecting audiences in 288 million homes.
Global TV Sales – Bringing the best of BBC and independently-produced British programming to audiences around the world.
Content & Production – Investing in programmes and formats, maximising their global potential and managing relationships with Indies.
Magazines – The UK's third largest consumer magazine publisher, selling over 90 million magazines every year.
Home Entertainment – Helping audiences enjoy the best of the BBC through DVDs, books and audiobooks.
Digital Media – Driving the development of new platforms for content distribution including clips sales and mobile content.
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