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BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of Britain’s public broadcaster, unveiled a three-pronged plan to expand globally by boosting spending on TV content, strengthening its online site and launching three new channel brands.
Tim Davie, who took the helm in April, said BBC Worldwide had too many different websites and digital propositions, stating there needed to be ‘a greater focus and scale’ to compete with global rivals, such Hulu, Netflix and Amazon, owner of LoveFilm.
Film – Soul Men at 6.30pm on Fox Movies
When R&B singer Marcus Hooks dies, VH1 invites his original back up duo Floyd Henderson and Louis Hinds to appear at a memorial tribute. Floyd, who’s bored in retirement, wants this more than anything but Louis, a philosophical ex-con, does not. There’s bad blood between them because of a girl. After a lot of arguments, Floyd and Louis hop in their caddy and head out on the road together to rekindle old friendships and get back their vocal chops before performing live.
