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Robert Schildhouse Named CEO of BBC's Direct to Consumer

2/11/2026

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Robert Schildhouse, previously president of BritBox, is appointed CEO of BBC Studios' rebranded Direct to Consumer division, which includes BritBox in North America and BBC Select.
Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Studios, praised Schildhouse's leadership and the growth opportunities in North America.
Schildhouse said he is excited to continue building on the momentum of both streaming services.
BBC Select is now the third-largest documentary streamer in the United States.

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Robert Schildhouse, previously president of BritBox, is appointed CEO of BBC Studios' rebranded Direct to Consumer division, which includes BritBox in North America and BBC Select.
Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Studios, praised Schildhouse's leadership and the growth opportunities in North America.
Schildhouse said he is excited to continue building on the momentum of both streaming services.
BBC Select is now the third-largest documentary streamer in the United States.