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To: aculeus
I believe BBC America is actually half owned by the Discovery Channel. Almost all features (they do run BBC World News a few times in the early morning and at 6 pm, the exact same time every single other station in America is running *their* news), and extremely tilted towards female viewers. I believe their record for showing Changing Rooms in one 24-hour period is something like 11 times. And that's not counting *intentional* Changing Rooms marathons where they can go anywhere from 9 to 18 hours straight without airing anything else.

In all honesty, it's the most disappointing channel on US cable. We look at it and think, "THIS is all the great BBC is capable of putting out?" Almost total rubbish. And remember, shows like Father Ted and Graham Norton aren't even BBC programs! They're from Channel 4!

Though Carol Smillie is right hot...

8 posted on 03/01/2003 7:09:16 PM PST by Dont Mention the War
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To: Dont Mention the War
In all honesty, it's the most disappointing channel on US cable.

I agree but The Office is hilariously original. It's what might be called "wince humor" meaning you can't believe the idiot office manager is that much of a scheming shallow fraud. It may not appeal to most Americans but if you like Brit humor give it a look.

(Although the last episode had an "end of the series" feel to it. Not to worry since they repeat and repeat everything.)

9 posted on 03/02/2003 1:10:46 AM PST by aculeus (They also serve who ping and bump.)
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