BBC America is an American basic cable network that is jointly owned by BBC Studios and AMC Networks. The channel primarily airs sci-fi and action series and films, as well as selected programs from the BBC (such as its nature documentary series). New York City, New York, U.S.

While initially purchasing 29.9% of the company, the remaining 70.1% was purchased after CRTC approval. Blue Ant announced in March 2021 that the channel would be rebranded as a Canadian version of BBC First on March 16.

The British Broadcasting Company, as the BBC was originally called, was formed on 18 October 1922 by a group of leading wireless manufacturers including Marconi.