BBC First set for Polish launch

BBC Studios’ international drama network BBC First will launch in Poland in October, carrying series including Broken and Doctor Who.

Jodie Whittaker stars in the new Doctor Who

BBC Studios’ international drama network BBC First will launch in Poland in October, carrying series including Broken and Doctor Who.

The network will launch as a linear channel on October 26 with English and Polish subtitles, replacing BBC HD.

It will be accessible through DTH, cable and IPTV providers alongside BBC Brit, BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News.

BBC First, which is also available in Australia, South Africa, Benelux and the Middle East, specialises in premium UK drama.

Its launch slate will include Bafta-winning Broken, starring Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) as a Catholic priest haunted by his past in a tale of redemption, compassion and forgiveness.

Crime drama Unforgotten, psychological thriller Paula and miniseries In Plain Sight are all to be shown and BBC First will also be the home of the new season of Doctor Who, with Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.