BBC Worldwide cashes in on hit shows to net over £1bn in sales
BBC Worldwide cashed in on top titles including Top Gear and Doctor Who, boosting its full-year sales seven per cent to over £1bn.
It is the second consecutive year the commercial wing of the BBC has topped £1bn in sales. Operating profits increased 36.5 per cent to £145.2m.
Chief executive John Smith said the figures reflected a strong performance in spite of difficult market conditions.
He said: “Today’s figures demonstrate that our strategy is working. As well as developing into a diversified global media business and extending the international visibility of the BBC brand, the company is delivering a strong financial performance.”
The BBC accounts for around 10 per cent of British TV exports.