Sci-Fi Shows Drive BBC America into HD Universe

BBC America is riding an old sci-fi classic, a new sci-fi hit and an up and coming premiere to highlight the unveiling of the network’s HD channel.

The new high-definition broadcast takes flight on July 20 with a week of exclusive premieres, including Torchwood: “Children of Earth,” a Doctor Who special (”Planet of the Dead“), a new BBC America co-production (Being Human), and the season finale of Primeval‘s third series.

That means we finally have an official premiere date for the week-long mini-series markingTorchwood’s return to U.S. screens. Starting July 20 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, Captain Jack (John Barrowman), Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles) and Ianto Jones (Gareth David-Lloyd) will have only five episodes to save the world.

Saturday, July 25 brings the finale to Primeval’s current run. At 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, the constantly shifting team at the Anomaly Research Center will try to stop the world greatest monster — human ambition.

A new show already making waves in the U.K. will join Primeval that Saturday at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Being Human features a dramedy look at the lives of three 20-somethings living double-lives as a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost while struggling with the common issues faced by young people. Think a slightly older Twilight with a sense of humor.

Finally, Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT is the U.S premiere of Doctor Who’s Easter special, ”Planet of the Dead,” offering the first of four final hours of David Tennant in the role.

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