YBC

YBC is a production company and owner of fusiontv, the Yorkshire-only digital channel. YBC is an abbreviation of Yorkshire Broadcasting Company.

History and Formation
YBC was formerly known as BBAtv Plc. BBAtv produced a vast amount of programming such as Good Morning Yorkshire and Yorkshire & Lincolnshire News amongst others.

2005 was the final year of Yorkshire and Linconshire Television. BBAtv bought a 75% stake in the company, along with Yorkshire Tadpoles TV, another production company, who bought the remaining 25%. The two companies merged, creating BBAtv plc.

Christmas 2006 brought an end to the BBAtv name on air. The announcement came after weeks of speculation.

BBAtv returned in April 2007, albeit under two new names. BBAtv plc and BBAtv became known as YBC and fusiontv respectively. The initial plan was to rebrand the TV station as YBC but it was decided, after consultation with Network Six members, that the name sounded too dull. Therefore the name fusiontv was devised. fusiontv plans to launch sometime in the autumn of 2007 once it has gained approval to broadcast from the 6CA.

YBC Productions
YBC produce a number of programmes for fusiontv (a local digital station for Yorkshire yet to be launched).

Examples of programmes follow...

Rossefield Talks; a soap opera which deals with real life situations and affairs.

Dales Life; a "day in the life"-style programme showing different aspects of living in the Yorkshire Dales.

The Darren McIlroy Show is a daytime chat show, where host Darren McIlroy helps people with their problems.

The Swinging 60's which talks about each week about 60's fashion, film and music industry

Coppers is a police drama which shows the day to day workings of Copperfield Police Station.