We take our compelling, homegrown stories to global audiences via partnerships with the best media companies in the world.
We match the ambition and first-class storytelling of UK producers with like-minded partners to bring our stand-out content to audiences around the world.
We work with global media companies and regional commercial and public service broadcasters, including ABC Australia, Amazon, Apple, Disney, France Télévisions, Netflix, PBS, Warner Bros Discovery, ZDF, and many others.
It’s this commitment to collaboration and innovation that allows us to deliver the very best and boldest stories in a rapidly evolving market. ...
OUR TEAM
CHRIS COLE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
As COO for Content Distribution, Chris is responsible for ensuring the operational effectiveness of our Global Content Sales business, working closely with Sales Leads in the UK, EMEA, APAC and The Americas. Chris is also responsible for the strategic planning and management of our longstanding, key partnerships including AMC Networks/BBC AMERICA, Discovery, PBS, BritBox, and Blue Ant Media, a continuation of the responsibilities he held previously as EVP, Strategic Partnerships/Projects. Prior to joining BBC Studios, Chris worked in the BBC’s Specialist Factual Commissioning team, and was an Executive Producer and Head of Development in BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit, where he was a programme maker for over a decade. Chris is based in New York. ...
LAWRENCE SZABO
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CONTENT DISTRIBUTION, NORTH AMERICA & LATIN AMERICA
As Executive VP, Lawrence oversees local and global co-production and content acquisition deals with streaming and linear network partners across North & Latin America. He leads teams based in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and São Paulo, most recently brokering innovative deals to bring top BBC Studios titles such as Deano, Wild Cherry, and Doctor Who, to leading platforms. Lawrence is a studio veteran with over 25 years of experience in domestic and international media markets, having crafted distribution strategies for global film and television franchises. Lawrence came to BBC Studios from Paramount Global, where he oversaw the company’s diverse streaming and cable portfolio as Senior Executive, Program Acquisitions. Prior to Paramount, Szabo served as Executive Vice President, North American TV/SVOD Sales at Lionsgate. He began his career at MGM Studios, where he held various roles across the company’s Television Group, Home Entertainment, and Film Studios divisions. ...
SARAH SHRIVER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FAST & VOD SALES
As SVP of FAST and VOD Sales, Sarah is a seasoned sales leader responsible for driving revenue growth, monetization strategy, and expanding the footprint of BBC Studios’ premium scripted and unscripted programming across VOD and FAST platforms in North America. She leads partnerships with key distributors and platforms, ensuring that world-class content reaches and resonates with audiences across the region. Prior to joining BBC Studios in January 2023, Sarah spent 14 years at A+E, where she held leadership roles across digital content sales and advertising sales. She was instrumental in shaping growth strategy for the digital A+E Networks portfolio, including the launch and expansion of apps, FAST channels, and VOD collections across Connected TV (CTV), OTT streamers, and ad-supported platforms. Before A+E, Sarah built her foundation in digital media sales at iVillage/NBCUniversal where she represented a range of business-to-business and niche print publishers. ...
CHRIS KINSMAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT UNSCRIPTED, CONTENT SALES, EMEA
As Senior VP Unscripted, Chris is responsible for co-production and finished tape sales of Unscripted content across all EMEA markets. Chris leads teams in London, Paris and Cologne, recently brokering co-production deals on titles such as Blue Planet III and Walking with Dinosaurs with France Television, ZDF and Skai Greece. Based in London, Chris works closely with Content Sales leads across APAC and the Americas, as well as with BBC Studios Genre leadership. With almost twenty years’ experience at BBC Studios, Chris has nurtured key strategic relationships across the EMEA region. From sales and co-productions in France and content sales in Italy and Iberia, to leading the Western Europe Content Sales team for Unscripted, Chris has overseen critical negotiations, delivered multiple co-productions and fostered long lasting commercial partnerships. ...
REBECCA RANSLEY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SCRIPTED, CONTENT SALES, EMEA
As Senior VP Scripted, Rebecca is responsible for co-production and finished tape sales of Scripted content across all EMEA markets. Rebecca leads teams in London, Warsaw, Paris and Cologne, and recently brokered co-production deals on titles such as A Good Girls Guide to Murder S2 and The Reluctant Vampire with ZDF as well as pre-sales with European clients. Based in London, Rebecca works closely with Content Sales teams globally as well as with BBC Studios Genre leadership. With over a decade of experience within roles at BBC Studios, Rebecca has managed sales teams across the EMEA region and worked with a range of local and global customers to bring BBC Studios content to audiences in the region. Prior to her time at BBC Studios, Rebecca held a variety of commercial and production roles across News and Current Affairs at the BBC, including BBC Panorama. ...
CATHY SIBBERING
HEAD OF CONTENT SALES, UK & IRELAND
As Head of Content Sales, Cathy Sibbering leads the commercial strategy for BBC Studios across the UK and Ireland, driving revenue growth, securing strategic funding partnerships, and maximising the value of BBC Group IP. The UK Sales team manage key broadcaster and platform relationships, negotiate high profile deals, and work closely with Commissioning teams in Global Channels & Streaming to help bring new projects to life through external investment and deficit financing. Their remit also extends to overseeing UK and Ireland format sales alongside the BBC Studios Formats team, notably including the long running 10 series hit Dancing with the Stars Ireland. ...
DEBORAH TOD
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT SALES, BBC STUDIOS ANZ
As Director of Content Sales for BBC Studios ANZ, Deborah is responsible for content sales, co-productions, and key affiliate deals across the region, ensuring maximum impact for BBC Studios’ multi genre catalogue and driving strong returns through holistic, long term content partnerships. As part of the Global Content Sales team, Deborah also contributes to global deals, partnerships, and co-production on behalf of Australia and New Zealand. In her time at BBC, she has secured significant multi-year agreements with partners including ABC, Nine, Foxtel, TVNZ and Sky Network Television, strengthening BBC Studios’ relationships with every major broadcast and streaming platform in the market. ...