BBC News America

BBC News America

TV-PG2007•27m•5.2/10

News

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.2/10(5)

BBC World News America is a current affairs news programme produced by BBC News especially targeted towards American audiences. It is presented by rotating presenters Caitríona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda.

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Production

BBC World News, BBC News

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 16, 2007

Last Aired

August 29, 2025

Networks

BBC World News, BBC News

Created By

Garth Ancier

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2007-04-16

Cast

Caitríona Perry

Self - Anchor

Sumi Somaskanda

Self - Anchor

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