BIG Media Placed Royal Gardens with BBC Select
The six-part historical documentary series is slated for a North American premiere in November 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Television
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BIG Media has secured a distribution deal to bring the documentary series Royal Gardens to BBC Select. The factual programming service will debut the show to North American audiences in November 2026.
Why it matters
This partnership expands the reach of international factual content by bringing high-production historical programming to the BBC Select streaming service. It underscores the ongoing collaboration between global production houses and specialized streaming platforms.
The series Royal Gardens is comprised of 6 episodes, each running for a duration of 60 minutes. The production represents a cross-border co-production effort alongside the Austrian broadcaster ORF.
The players
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
She is the historian and host tasked with presenting the content featured in the Royal Gardens series.
BBC Select
It is the dedicated BBC streaming service in North America focused on providing factual and documentary programming.
ORF
This is the national public service broadcaster of Austria that served as a co-production partner for the series.
Emma Sparks
She is an industry representative who helped broker the distribution agreement between the production and the streamer.
Sondiyp Singh
He is an industry professional who co-brokered the deal to secure the series for the BBC Select platform.
The details
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb hosts the series, which explores historical sites through a factual lens. The distribution agreement for the show was brokered by Emma Sparks and Sondiyp Singh.
Timeline
November 2026: BBC Select will premiere the Royal Gardens series.
Industry Dynamics
The acquisition reflects the broader industry trend of streaming platforms carving out niches by securing high-quality factual content from international partners. This move helps streamers differentiate their libraries in an increasingly crowded global market.
Viewers in North America will be able to access all six episodes of the documentary series exclusively through their BBC Select subscription starting in November 2026. This allows fans of historical factual programming to add the series to their planned watchlists for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
The series offers viewers an in-depth exploration of historical gardens led by academic experts. Potential audiences should look for local release announcements as the November 2026 premiere date approaches.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Advanced-television.
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