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BGonaSTICK · 04-04-07, 12:49 AM

BBC America is replacing shows like Benny Hill and 'Allo, 'Allo with more modern programming.

The move comes following last month's appointment of Garth Ancier to the newly created post of president of the BBC Worldwide US channel.

Ancier said the network will be redefined and the schedule refocused, with more contemporary British shows such as Spooks, Life on Mars, Hotel Babylon and Doctor Who.

Themed evenings will be launched over the next few months. Murder Mondays, Tuesday Nitro, Wicked Wednesday, Big Thursday, Crime Scene Friday and Supernatural Saturday will include the new programming.

Adventure Sunday will features hit shows such as Robin Hood, followed by a weekly 'Brit Movie.'

News coverage will also become more of a focus with BBC World News airing a three-hour news block every weekday morning and weekday nights.

Source: Digital Spy

Gav · 04-04-07, 08:13 PM

THERES A BBC AMERICA?

oMGzzzzz

The Americans just wouldn't get our subtle British humor though?

BGonaSTICK · 06-04-07, 03:06 AM

I think you'd be surprised, though things like the American version of 'The Office' left me wondering...

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BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	BBC America gets a revamp BBC America is replacing shows like Benny Hill and 'Allo, 'Allo with more modern programming. The move comes following last month's appointment of Garth Ancier to the newly created post of president of the BBC Worldwide US channel. Ancier said the network will be redefined and the schedule refocused, with more contemporary British shows such as Spooks, Life on Mars, Hotel Babylon and Doctor Who. Themed evenings will be launched over the next few months. Murder Mondays, Tuesday Nitro, Wicked Wednesday, Big Thursday, Crime Scene Friday and Supernatural Saturday will include the new programming. Adventure Sunday will features hit shows such as Robin Hood, followed by a weekly 'Brit Movie.' News coverage will also become more of a focus with BBC World News airing a three-hour news block every weekday morning and weekday nights. Source: Digital Spy __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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Gav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: BBC America gets a revamp THERES A BBC AMERICA? oMGzzzzz The Americans just wouldn't get our subtle British humor though? __________________

06-04-07, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,633 Thanks: 3 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Re: BBC America gets a revamp I think you'd be surprised, though things like the American version of 'The Office' left me wondering... __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W


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