BBC Player and BBC Kids are joining forces with Prime Video Channels to make a significant entry into the Indian market.

Indian audiences will have access to hours of outstanding British content in one convenient location for the first time. This subscription-based service, available through Prime Video Channels, will offer a hand-picked selection of popular British shows, including world-class original dramas, comedies, documentaries, factual programs, entertainment, lifestyle content, and children’s shows.

As per a press release from Amazon Prime Video, for just Rs. 599 annually, Prime members can subscribe to BBC Player, which includes full access to BBC Kids. Alternatively, members have the option to subscribe to BBC Kids alone for Rs. 199 annually.

BBC Player will serve as an all-encompassing platform, incorporating BBC Kids, an internationally recognized children’s brand from BBC Studios. The content lineup promises a mix of new and beloved favorites, ranging from gripping crime thrillers like ‘Six Four’ and British political thriller ‘The Diplomat,’ to light-hearted comedy-dramas like ‘Chivalry’ and comedy sitcom ‘Citizen Khan.’

Moreover, audiences can indulge in plot-driven suspense and thrilling series like ‘Sherlock,’ ‘Unforgotten’ starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, and the BAFTA award-winning ‘Happy Valley.’ Notable shows such as ‘Top Gear,’ ‘The Great British Bake Off,’ and much more will also be available on the platform.

Excitingly, viewers can explore captivating documentaries like ‘The Trump Show,’ medical comedy-drama ‘This is Going to Hurt’ starring Ben Whishaw, mystery drama ‘The North Water’ starring Colin Farrell, romance drama ‘The Pursuit of Love’ starring Lily James and Dominic West, and the real-life experiences of London’s West Indian community in ‘Small Axe’ featuring John Boyega. Additionally, they can enjoy a docu-series on climate activist Greta Thunberg, titled ‘Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World,’ and the original British version of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,’ known as ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

For the younger audience, BBC Kids offers a separate subscription, showcasing well-acclaimed kids’ shows tailored to children aged 0-12 years. The selection includes popular titles such as ‘Hey Duggee,’ ‘Go Jetters,’ ‘JoJo & Gran Gran,’ ‘Sarah & Duck,’ and ‘Junior Bake Off,’ among others.

Stanley Fernandes, Vice President, Distribution, BBC Studios, South Asia, expressed excitement about introducing BBC Player and BBC Kids to Indian audiences through Prime Video Channels. The platform offers a carefully curated range of content, including BBC Studios’ latest hits and beloved classics, as well as an array of acclaimed kids’ entertainment, all conveniently available under one roof.

Vivek Srivastava, Head, Prime Video Channels, Prime Video, India, highlighted the exponential growth of Prime Video Channels in India, with numerous global streaming services opting to launch and expand their reach in the country. He emphasized the collaboration with BBC Studios, known for its wide range of high-quality programming, and how it aligns with their commitment to offer Prime members an extensive selection and enhanced accessibility to their favorite content.

Prime Video Channels’ benefits for Prime members encompass hassle-free login and billing, consolidated access to premium content subscriptions within the Prime Video ecosystem, time-saving content discovery, personalized recommendations, the ability to enjoy IMDb’s X-Ray feature, and a single unified watch list and download library for offline viewing across all premium channel subscriptions. Additionally, Prime members gain access to thousands of additional titles from 20 OTT services, including BBC Player, BBC Kids, Animax + GEM, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, Eros Now, DocuBay, and others.