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Doctor Who and Top Gear rides could feature at £2bn theme park | Doctor Who and Top Gear rides could feature at £2bn theme park |
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Rides based on popular BBC shows such as Top Gear and Doctor Who could form a central part of a £2bn Kent theme park, it has been announced. | |
Paramount Pictures entertainment resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford, is due to open in 2020. | Paramount Pictures entertainment resort on the Swanscombe Peninsula, near Dartford, is due to open in 2020. |
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) said it had signed a deal with BBC Worldwide that would let it feature famous BBC programmes and characters. | London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) said it had signed a deal with BBC Worldwide that would let it feature famous BBC programmes and characters. |
The theme park would also include Hollywood-inspired attractions. | The theme park would also include Hollywood-inspired attractions. |
'Iconic characters' | 'Iconic characters' |
LRCH director David Testa, said: "We are delighted to bring the world's leading public service broadcaster on board this project. | LRCH director David Testa, said: "We are delighted to bring the world's leading public service broadcaster on board this project. |
"The BBC has played an instrumental role in shaping the British entertainment industry for nearly a century, creating some of the most iconic and cherished characters on TV and radio. | "The BBC has played an instrumental role in shaping the British entertainment industry for nearly a century, creating some of the most iconic and cherished characters on TV and radio. |
"It seems only right therefore that its programmes will be present at the new London Paramount Entertainment Resort, which will combine the glamour of Hollywood with the best of British culture." | "It seems only right therefore that its programmes will be present at the new London Paramount Entertainment Resort, which will combine the glamour of Hollywood with the best of British culture." |
The park, on a 900-acre brownfield site is next to Ebbsfleet International railway station, is expected to create up 27,000 jobs. | The park, on a 900-acre brownfield site is next to Ebbsfleet International railway station, is expected to create up 27,000 jobs. |
Plans for the former cement works also include Hollywood-inspired rides, a water attraction, a 2,000-seat theatre and 5,000 hotel rooms. | Plans for the former cement works also include Hollywood-inspired rides, a water attraction, a 2,000-seat theatre and 5,000 hotel rooms. |
'Best of British' | 'Best of British' |
BBC Worldwide is the commercial arm of the corporation. In 2013-14 it generated profits of £157m. | BBC Worldwide is the commercial arm of the corporation. In 2013-14 it generated profits of £157m. |
Live events director Stephen Davies said: "We're always looking for opportunities to extend fans' enjoyment of their favourite shows and the idea behind this resort is a really exciting way of celebrating the very special place the BBC has in British culture." | Live events director Stephen Davies said: "We're always looking for opportunities to extend fans' enjoyment of their favourite shows and the idea behind this resort is a really exciting way of celebrating the very special place the BBC has in British culture." |
A BBC Worldwide deal with Merlin Entertainments saw the launch of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers theme park earlier this year. | A BBC Worldwide deal with Merlin Entertainments saw the launch of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers theme park earlier this year. |
It features rides based on the Postman Pat and In The Night Garden children's shows. | It features rides based on the Postman Pat and In The Night Garden children's shows. |
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