AMC is taking over BBC America, buying a piece of the U.K. broadcasting property for a reported $200 million.
The deal gives control to AMC, but BBC Worldwide will retain a 50.1 percent stake in the cable channel. The companies will invest in BBC productions, and AMC will enjoy free rein pursuing U.S. advertising for BBC America and BBC World News.
BBC America is available in 80 million U.S. homes. Its programs include the long-running classic Dr.
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