BBC (American TV network)

The BBC Television Network, usually shortened to BBC Network on simply BBC, is an American television network which first broadcast on January 25, 1982.

History
In 1981, it was announced that the BBC would partner with Granada Television and Thames Television to launch a television network in the USA, aimed at British people residing in America. BTV was touted as a potential name, but changed to BTN.

It was officially launched on Monday, January 25, 1982. Originally, the network was available in 89 markets and broadcast a selection of British television series.