BBC America gets a revamp

BBC America is replacing shows like Benny Hill and 'Allo, 'Allo with more modern programming.

The move comes following last month's appointment of Garth Ancier to the newly created post of president of the BBC Worldwide US channel.

Ancier said the network will be redefined and the schedule refocused, with more contemporary British shows such as Spooks, Life on Mars, Hotel Babylon and Doctor Who.

Themed evenings will be launched over the next few months. Murder Mondays, Tuesday Nitro, Wicked Wednesday, Big Thursday, Crime Scene Friday and Supernatural Saturday will include the new programming.

Adventure Sunday will features hit shows such as Robin Hood, followed by a weekly 'Brit Movie.'

News coverage will also become more of a focus with BBC World News airing a three-hour news block every weekday morning and weekday nights.