BBC Announces Four New Co-Productions With PBS

The BBC and PBS have announced four new co-productions as part of an overall partnership deal which was signed earlier this year.

The new programmes are The Great Race [3x60], Koko [1x60], Mountains [3x60] and World's Sneakiest Animals [3x60].

The announcement follows the success of Big Blue Live, a wildlife show based around the success story of Monterey Bay, California.

The programmes will be produced by the BBC's Natural History Unit.

Tom McDonald, BBC Head of Commissioning Natural History and Specialist Factual Formats, says: "Our creative partnership with PBS has already got off to a resounding start with the epic Big Blue Live this summer.
"I'm thrilled to be announcing a new set of titles with PBS which exemplify our appetite to deliver real scale, originality and innovation - titles which could only be achieved through such a close alliance and a shared editorial vision.

"Whether it's a stand-out single film like Koko; a migration series with a technological twist; or a visually innovative landmark like Mountains, I'm hugely proud of the range of form, tone and style that we're offering BBC audiences in Natural History."

Beth Hoppe, PBS Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, added: "Big Blue Live broke new ground for us.

"Our innovative technical and editorial experimentation continues with the great programming that our co-production partnership with the BBC is generating."

(LM)