Perry Simon Named General Manager, Channels BBC Worldwide America
Thursday, August 26, 2010, New York - BBC Worldwide America today appointed Perry Simon General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide America, responsible for the growth strategy and creative direction of BBC America, BBC America HD, Video on Demand, BBCAmerica.com, and future content distribution platforms for the company’s U.S. operations. Simon takes up his post in New York starting Tuesday, September 7, 2010, reporting directly to Herb Scannell, President, BBC Worldwide America.
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Luther
A brilliant detective tormented by the darker side of humanity, Luther shines a light into the hearts and minds of psychopaths and killers, and the shadowy spaces of his own soul. A BBC AMERICA co-production starring The Wire’s Idris Elba (Russell ‘Stringer’ Bell), Luther is a gripping, psychological thriller driven by a brilliant and emotionally impulsive detective. Luther premieres Sunday, October 17, 2010, 10:00p.m. ET/PT.
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Louis Theroux
Meet Louis Theroux, one of Britain’s most revealing and unique documentary makers, and a new addition to BBC AMERICA’s line-up this fall. From ‘lifers’ behind bars in California’s San Quentin Prison, to wealthy Americans killing game in South Africa, and private security firms profiting from lawlessness in Johannesburg, this all new season showcases Theroux at his best. Titles include Louis Theroux: Behind Bars, Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday, Louis Theroux: Law & Disorder in Johannesburg. The Louis Theroux documentary series starts Sunday, December 5, 10:00p.m. ET/PT.
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Outcasts
From the makers of award-winning and international hit series Life on Mars, MI-5, Hustle and Occupation, comes the new high concept drama Outcasts. The seriestakes viewers into a new world as it explores survival, sex, politics and the drive for power in a new post-Earth era. Created by Ben Richards (MI-5), the seriesstars Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty, The L Word), Liam Cunningham (Clash Of The Titans) andHermione Norris (MI-5, Wire In The Blood). Currently in production in South Africa, the U.S. premiere season of Outcasts begins late 2010.
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BBC America Reveals - August
Each Sunday night in August BBC America Reveals features Baby beauty queens, baby birthday bashes, baby supermodels and boarding schools.Baby Beauty Queens premieres Sunday, August 8, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT; Baby Birthday Bashes premieres Sunday, August 15, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT; My Supermodel Baby premieres Sunday, August 22, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT; Leaving Home at 8 Years Old premieres Sunday, August 29, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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Being Human - Season 2
The highly anticipated second season of BBC AMERICA’s co-production, Being Human premieres this July. Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner return as George, Annie and Mitchell, the three twenty-somethings trying to live as normally as possible despite being a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost. Being Human premiered Saturday, July 24, directly following the Doctor Who season finale.
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The Choir
This U.S. premiere, BAFTA award-winning series, has spellbound UK audiences and created an unlikely reality star in choirmaster Gareth Malone as he attempts to recruit a choir in the most unlikely of settings. From schools with no tradition of music to blue collar neighborhoods in need of a community focus, Malone is a man on a mission. The Choir premiered Wednesday, July 7, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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Come Dine with Me
Loosen your belt, fix yourself a cocktail and settle in for the worldwide hit cooking show, Come Dine With Me. The unscripted show follows four amateur but confident chefs competing for the title of the ultimate dinner party host. Come Dine With Me premiered Wednesday, July 7, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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