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Magz Osborne
Nov 16, 2010

BBC Worldwide sells Animal Planet stake to Discovery for US$156m

LONDON - BBC Worldwide is selling its 50 per cent interest in Animal Planet and Liv to Discovery Communications for US$156 million. BBC Worldwide says it is exiting the joint venture to concentrate on the expansion of its wholly-owned channel brands.

BBC Worldwide is selling its stake in Animal Planet & Liv to concentrate on its wholly-owned channel business

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