Should BBC America create a channel that shows classic Britcoms someday? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Hawkee · 08-22-2018, 02:13 AM

With BBC America now a channel that has changed it's image and focusing on showing The X-Files reruns Star Trek The Next Generation reruns and Doctor Who and reruns of the Planet Earth miniseries I often wonder if BBC America will create a channel that shows nothing but a mix of classic and new Britcoms someday? Because I think that a Britcom channel would be great for BBC America to have. Because I know fans would love to see Are You Being Served or Faulty Towers and many other Britcoms that people like to watch in the UK
Bestie

Steve_uk · 08-22-2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LaBestia

With BBC America now a channel that has changed it's image and focusing on showing The X-Files reruns Star Trek The Next Generation reruns and Doctor Who and reruns of the Planet Earth miniseries I often wonder if BBC America will create a channel that shows nothing but a mix of classic and new Britcoms someday? Because I think that a Britcom channel would be great for BBC America to have. Because I know fans would love to see Are You Being Served or Faulty Towers and many other Britcoms that people like to watch in the UK
Bestie

Yes and you wouldn't have to pay the £150.50 licence fee.

robyrob · 08-22-2018, 07:27 AM

I think it could be successful if anyone other than BBC America did it, but those idiots are completely useless. BBCA used to be awesome about 10 years ago, they showed all British shows with lots of variety and many sitcoms and great dramas - but they slowly tapered off with that idea to where they are now.

As it is now there is absolutely no reason to call the channel BBCA - they show about 8 hours per YEAR of new Doctor Who, maybe have one or two new British shows per season - and the rest is all useless filler. They haven't aired a Britcom in 6 or 7 years now.

Steve_uk · 08-22-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

I don't know if it's well-known, but there's a UK streaming service:

https://www.britbox.com/us/

I do recommend the Poirot mysteries with David Suchet.

DadTheKing · 08-23-2018, 05:53 PM

Hi, Bestie! I love Benny Hill and Black Adder. I wish they would rerun them! Thank you for the poll!
DTK

AMackII · 08-28-2018, 01:52 PM

I can see BBC America creating a channel for Classic Britcoms real soon unless it becomes a TV Channel or free online live streaming just like Buzzr does.

View Poll Results: Would You Enjoy A Classic Britcom Channel if BBC America could create one?
Yes it would be cool to see all the cool UK sitcoms	4	66.67%
No I don't think it would be successful	1	16.67%
If they had The Benny Hill Show Or Black Adder I would watch	1	16.67%
It would be a dream come true	0	0%
If I could spend all day watching Britcoms it would be fun	0	0%
I would watch only if they added the UK version of The Office or other Britcoms	0	0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2018, 02:13 AM	#1
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,824	Should BBC America create a channel that shows classic Britcoms someday? With BBC America now a channel that has changed it's image and focusing on showing The X-Files reruns Star Trek The Next Generation reruns and Doctor Who and reruns of the Planet Earth miniseries I often wonder if BBC America will create a channel that shows nothing but a mix of classic and new Britcoms someday? Because I think that a Britcom channel would be great for BBC America to have. Because I know fans would love to see Are You Being Served or Faulty Towers and many other Britcoms that people like to watch in the UK Bestie
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08-22-2018, 07:27 AM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,198	I think it could be successful if anyone other than BBC America did it, but those idiots are completely useless. BBCA used to be awesome about 10 years ago, they showed all British shows with lots of variety and many sitcoms and great dramas - but they slowly tapered off with that idea to where they are now. As it is now there is absolutely no reason to call the channel BBCA - they show about 8 hours per YEAR of new Doctor Who, maybe have one or two new British shows per season - and the rest is all useless filler. They haven't aired a Britcom in 6 or 7 years now.
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08-23-2018, 05:53 PM	#5
DadTheKing Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 21, 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,270	Hi, Bestie! I love Benny Hill and Black Adder. I wish they would rerun them! Thank you for the poll! DTK

08-28-2018, 01:52 PM	#6
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,222	I can see BBC America creating a channel for Classic Britcoms real soon unless it becomes a TV Channel or free online live streaming just like Buzzr does.