BBC Studios’ multi-genre channel BBC UKTV has grown by 135% since launching on DStv in December 2022.
Subscribers to the MultiChoice service can enjoy a variety of entertainment, natural history series, soaps, and documentaries from BBC Studios’ award-winning catalogue.
Pierre Cloete, the Commercial Director at BBC Studios in Africa says “BBC UKTV has seen incredible growth over the past year, I am so proud that over 12.9 million people have watched our shows. We crafted the channel to match the viewing habits of families in Africa and give more people access to our high-quality shows. With a variety of genres available for all age groups to enjoy, it’s amazing to see how many families are tuning in. We have committed to the future of BBC UKTV and can’t wait for DStv audiences to explore even more of BBC Studios’ award-winning catalogue.”
Top performing shows this year include Secrets of the Supercars, Come Dine With Me, Bake-Off Crème de la Crème, Musketeers and The Great South African Bake-Off.
Source: https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2024/02/23/bbc-uktv-reaches-12-9m-viewers-in-africa/