(20 August 2012 2:31 pm)

MUMBAI: BBC America, featuring British programming and home-grown original series that embrace the intersection of US and UK culture, is now available in high definition on Verizon's IPTV service Fios TV. BBC America Verizon VP content strategy, acquisition Terry Denson said, "We are thrilled that we are now able to make BBC AMERICA HD a part of our Fios TV lineup. Fans of BBC America will now be able to enjoy their favorite programming in HD via Fios TV's 100 per cent fiber-optic network to the home."

Verizon also plans to add BBC America HD to its FiOS TV Video on Demand (VoD) offering soon.

BBC Worldwide, America executive VP network distribution Sandy Ashendorf said, "We're excited that FiOS TV customers are now able to enjoy BBC America programmes in HD. With the series premiere of our first original drama, 'Copper' and new seasons of 'Doctor Who' and 'The Hour' around the corner, the timing for the launch of BBC America HD on Fios TV couldn't be better."