BT Vision Signs up National Geographic

BT Vision customers can already watch the pick of the programming from NGC on demand, but when the channels launch later this year, they will be able to watch both channels live. They will also be able to catch up on programmes they have missed in a seven-day window.

Marc Watson, chief executive of BT Vision, said: “We are delighted to have signed a linear deal with an incredible brand like National Geographic Channel for these two channels. We already offer some NGC shows on demand and are delighted that our customers will soon be able to enjoy shows live on BT Vision. With channels like UKTV Gold, FX and now NGC, we are building a fantastic portfolio of TV channels that we hope will really appeal to our customers.”

Jason Thorp, EVP Content Europe & MD UK Africa Fox International Channels UK, said: “We are thrilled to extend our relationship with BT Vision from a purely on-demand offering. Having both National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild available in a linear capacity will enable BT to benefit from our series launches, events and big marketing pushes which will deliver a greater volume of viewers to on demand content and the wider BT Vision service.”