BBC Unveils ‘Hidden Planet,’ Defends Its Role Amidst Streaming Boom

The BBC has announced a new natural history series called ‘Hidden Planet,’ a follow-up to David Attenborough’s ‘Life in the Undergrowth.’ The BBC’s head of unscripted brands, Kate Phillips, has dismissed the notion that streaming services are taking over the TV landscape, citing research that BBC iPlayer remains widely watched in the UK. Phillips emphasized the BBC’s commitment to risk-taking and innovation, despite challenges such as inflation and the license fee settlement.

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