BBC Select (streaming service)

BBC Select
Type of businessStreaming service
Available inEnglish
Area served
OwnerBBC Studios
IndustryEntertainment, Internet
Products
  • Streaming media
  • Video on demand
URLwww.bbcselect.com
RegistrationRequired
Launched18 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-18)
Current statusActive

BBC Select is a streaming service in North America launched in February 2021.[1] The service is owned by the BBC's commercial arm, BBC Studios, and features documentaries and factual programming previously shown in the United Kingdom on the BBC and shows from other British broadcasters, such as Channel 4's Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip. It is available as an Amazon Prime Video Channel, and via Apple TV and Roku.[2]

References

  1. ^ "BBC Select: BBC Studios To Launch Subscription Streaming Service In U.S. & Canada". Deadline. 16 December 2020.
  2. ^ "BBC Launches First Fully-Owned U.S. Streamer With BBC Select (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 18 February 2021.