BBC Studios Eyes More UK Streaming Deals for BBC Shows

 The BBC is considering new ways to maximise the value of its programmes by allowing them to appear on additional UK streaming platforms after they’ve completed their initial run on BBC television and BBC iPlayer.

The move centres on “second window” rights—the opportunity to licence programmes to other broadcasters and streaming services once they’ve first been shown on the BBC. It’s an approach that could generate additional income without reducing the BBC’s public service offering.

However, many viewers are surprised to learn that these deals are usually handled not by the BBC itself, but by BBC Studios, a separate commercial company owned by the BBC.

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