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International BBC television channels
The BBC is forbidden under its charter to directly undertake any commercial operations on-air within the United Kingdom, however no such restriction applies to operations in other countries. Therefore the BBC exploits its massive television archive by operating a number of commercial television channels outside the UK through its BBC Worldwide subsidiary. Some channels are wholly owned by BBC Worldwide, others are operated as joint ventures with other broadcasters.
Wholly owned channels
BBC Japan, an entertainment channel available in Japan ceased broadcasting in 2006, owing to the closure of its local distributor. BBC International News ChannelBBC World News - an International news channel from BBC available in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and America. Not available in the UK. MarketsIn October 2006, BBC Entertainment replaced BBC Prime in Asian markets, and will replace it in other territories during 2007. Other channels planned will include BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle Joint venturesWith Alliance AtlantisIn Canada, channels are required by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to have a certain quota of original Canadian content. The following BBC channels are operated in conjunction with Alliance Atlantis.
With Discovery ChannelThe following BBC channels are operated in conjunction with Discovery Channel.
With Foxtel and RTLBBC Worldwide operates the following channels, formerly in a 20% joint venture with Foxtel (60%) and RTL (20%), but as of July 1st, 2008, in a 100% ownership capacity[1][2]:
OtherBBC Worldwide also operate the UKTV network in the United Kingdom and Ireland with Virgin Media Television ReferencesExternal links
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