Production unit that creates CBeebies and CBBC programmes moves to commercial operation
The BBC is to move the production unit responsible for hit children’s shows such as Blue Peter into its commercial operation to allow it to make programmes for rival broadcasters and streaming services such as Netflix for the first time.
By moving BBC Children’s production, which makes shows that air on CBeebies and CBBC, the corporation is aiming to tap into the booming market for children’s content, which has become a battleground for Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ as they seek to attract and keep families as subscribers.
