Doctor Whos latestregenerationrepresents excellent commercial value, according toBBC Studiosboss Tom Fussell.
In short, they represent the future of a more aggressively commercial BBC Studios.
The deal is one of the biggest struck in the commercial outfits history.
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In the past, conservatism often has led strategy.
The Disney+ deal, in particular, marked an important milestone for Fussell and Davie.
The BBCs editorial standards are why people come to us globally.
Ncuti Gatwa as The DoctorBBC
Davies will oversee the upcoming 60th anniversary of the show andSex EducationsNcuti Gatwa is the new Doctor.
The intrigue deepened last year when Disney+ wasunveiledasDoctor Whos new international home.
I want to say both sides of the BBC are very happy.
That ticks all the boxes.
In particular, the Disney+ deal provides an excellent commercial outcome for the BBC and BBC Studios.
No financial information has been provided but reading between the lines, the distribution agreement should offset loses elsewhere.
Overall, industry watchers weve spoken to have largely given the thumbs up to the new arrangement.
Its progressive and will hopefully give the show a genuine creative refresh, said one former BBC exec.
Im sure the finance is off the charts, added another source.
That will be on acquisitions and investment in all areas.
The mandate we have is very clear to grow for the long-term future of the BBC.
BBC Studios has also been increasing its third-party commissions for the likes of Apple TV+, Warner Bros. Former Fox television chairman Gary Newman hasjoinedthe Damon Buffini-led BBC Studios board and could similarly open doors.
Last year, it invested in ex-Channel 4 content chief Kelly Webb-Lambs Mothership andSmallAxe co-producerTurbine Studiosamong others.
Talent deals were signed with the likes ofMy Octopus TeacherdirectorJames Reed.
BBC Studios Productions COO Martha Brass, a former Endemol Shine International boss, has been exploring options.
Were doing our diligence, said Fussell.
The main thing when we acquire is cultural fit, he added.
Of course, these ambitious plans come at a tricky time.
For Fussell the strategy is clear.
The key thing for us is the team across the board understands our commercial ambition, he said.
That, and you get the BBC stamp of quality.
BBC Studios ongoing regeneration makes for a fascinating story.
