Vidi signs exclusive deal with BBC worldwide

04 February 2015 - 12:35 By Times LIVE
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BBC's Frozen Planet Penguins.
BBC's Frozen Planet Penguins.
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VIDI, South Africa’s video on demand entertainment service, has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide - the commercial arm of the BBC - that will see the best of the British broadcaster's programming available on the service in the months ahead.

The deal sees a raft of acclaimed shows, from drama to comedy to natural history and children's, some of which will be available from the beginning of February. 

These include the hit 13-part series Atlantis, which premiers exclusively on VIDI from 15 February.  Never shown in South Africa before, Atlantis is a fantasy drama set in an ancient world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures and stars Mark Addy, Jack Donnelly, Sarah Parish and Juliet Stevenson.

Other entertaining shows set to hit Vidi are award winning Luther, Sherlock and Misfits.

Viewers can watch VIDI content on multiple devices that can stream content, including PC, Mac, Laptop, Apple and Android Tablets and Smartphones. Go to www.vidi.co.za to register.

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