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BBC America is an American basic cable television network that is jointly owned by BBC Studios (a commercial subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation) and AMC Networks . The channel was launched on March 29, 1998, with its headquarters located in New York City, New York . As a dedicated source for online television, BBC America broadcasts in the English language and focuses on a general entertainment format featuring sci-fi, action, and drama programming, influenced by the "new sci-fi/action direction" established by AMC in the early 2010s .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a mix of British and original American productions. Key programs on the channel include the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who, the nature documentary series Planet Earth (including Planet Earth II and Planet Earth III), the mystery series Broadchurch starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, the comedy series The Office (UK) and Absolutely Fabulous (both originally from BBC One), and the historical action drama Samurai Jack . Original American productions include the space thriller Battlestar Galactica and the crime drama The Closer . Starting June 20, 2016, BBC America began moving away from daytime reruns of procedurals like Law & Order and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation to focus more on its core brand of sci-fi and action . The channel once had a news program called BBC World News America, which aired on the network as a public service requirement between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. ET, though this was later moved to BBC News .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of BBC America content, the channel is widely available as a subscription service via satellite and cable across the United States. The channel is accessible as tv online through various streaming services that carry the network, including Sling TV, Philo, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream, often requiring a subscription package that includes AMC Networks channels. Viewers can also log in with their TV provider credentials on the BBC America website to watch full episodes . The channel broadcasts in both Standard Definition and High Definition formats, and its programming library, particularly flagship shows like Doctor Who, has been distributed across international markets through BBC Studios, ensuring that its sci-fi and drama programming reaches audiences worldwide .

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