BBC America & BBC World News Grow U.S. Presence

NEW YORK: BBC America and BBC World News are getting increased distribution through Time Warner Cable systems in the U.S.

BBC World News joins the digital basic package in Time Warner Cable systems. This brings increased distribution in several cities. The channel will reach 25 million full-time homes in the U.S. after its Time Warner Cable launches.

Time Warner Cable will also increase BBC America’s reach and provide further access to its programming. The channel is gearing up for the January debut of Ripper Street and the new original series Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan.

“It’s been a record-breaking year for BBC America, as our iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who has reached new heights and we’ve created new original programming, including Copper, our highest-rated series premiere ever,” said Sandy Ashendorf, the executive VP of network distribution at BBC Worldwide America. “We’re excited to expand BBC America’s partnership with Time Warner Cable and launch BBC World News, which has seen record distribution growth in the past year.”

Jim Egan, the chief operating officer of GN Ltd, said: “I’m delighted to see BBC World News coming to Time Warner Cable—this is another important foothold for our global news channel in the highly competitive U.S. market. We are really pleased by the growing demand in the U.S. for a global news network which is both non-partisan and non-sensational in approach. BBC World News is about serious news; with on the ground reporting and analysis from different parts of the world and a mandate to inform and provide a balanced view. We know that audiences around the world value the channel’s distinctive world view and we are pleased that more U.S. viewers now have access to it.”