The Wikipedia definition of Joule is: the energy transferred to (or work done on) an object when a force of one newton acts on that object in the direction of its motion through a distance of one metre (1 newton metre or Nâm). How does it make sense to define it in terms through a distance of one metre?
Before he took up the role of CEO BBC Worldwide and Director, Global, Tim Davie was made Acting Director-General following the resignation of George Entwistle on 10 November 2012. Prior to this Tim was Director of BBC Audio & Music (now known as Radio). He had overall responsibility for BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and the BBC digital-only stations 6 Music, 1Xtra, Radio 4 Extra (formerly Radio 7) and the Asian Network. He also oversaw the three BBC orchestras in England, the BBC Singers and the BBC Proms.
BBC America now almost half-owned by US cable company AMC. BBC Worldwide, the BBCâs commercial arm, sells minority stake in BBC America for $200m. BBC America has just become much more American, after US cable television broadcaster AMC acquired a 49.9pc stake in the business. BBC Worldwide, the BBCâs commercial arm, sold the minority share for $200m, in a deal which will allow BBC America to cut costs as the same time as gaining access to AMCâs creative team. AMC, which is home to hits such as The Walking Dead and Mad Men, will assume operational control of the flagship channel, which is watched in around 80m households across the US, airing shows like Top Gear and Doctor Who.