From time-traveling aliens to troubled hunky detectives, extreme car challenges, and stunning nature footage, BBC America brings us the best of BBC programming. In the U.K., the BBC is a free public programming channel, but here in the U.S., it’s a commercially supported cable network. So does that mean you need cable to tune in? Luckily, no. BBC America wasn’t always easy to access without a cable subscription. However, in recent years, it has become available on more “skinny bundle” streaming services. That includes major platforms like YouTube TV, making it easy for cord-cutters to watch from wherever they are. Here are all the cable-free options that offer BBC America.
How to Watch BBC America Online Without Cable
BBC America has something for everyone, whether you tune in for “Killing Eve,” “The Great British Bake Off,” or “The Graham Norton Show.” If you love British TV and films, there’s no better network.
“Skinny bundle” streaming services are your solution to accessing BBC America without a cable plan. These streaming platforms offer live broadcasts of cable TV channels like BBC America as part of your subscription, along with on-demand content. More affordable and flexible than traditional cable, these services allow you to pay only for the channels you want.
BBC America is currently available on five streaming platforms:
Can I Watch BBC America on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
TV shouldn’t be limited to your living room. Enjoy BBC America’s top shows and documentaries wherever you are on your favorite streaming device. Sign into one of the streaming services from the list above on your Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iOS, Android, or web browser to watch your favorite British dramas and sci-fi hits anywhere.
More to Love for BBC America Fans
BBC America has built a strong reputation for compelling dramas, thrilling sci-fi, and breathtaking nature documentaries. It’s the only TV channel that focuses on British content, but it’s not the only channel with a similar mix of genres.
AMC is a top pick for high-quality dramas, with hits like “The Walking Dead” and “Better Call Saul.” For fans of BBC America’s nature documentaries, Animal Planet is the obvious choice, but PBS also delivers stunning programming such as “Nature.” If you’re drawn to the big-budget productions and compelling storytelling of BBC dramas, networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS offer a mix of scripted series and event television that might be right up your alley.
BBC news broadcasts, which used to be broadcast on BBC America, can now be found on a separate channel, BBC News Channel, which is also owned by AMC Networks.
You missed the least expensive option of all — Philo.
Thanks for pointing out! Added.
I can’t get it on my Roku device.
What service are you using, Suzette?
It isn’t cord cutting if you’re paying for yet another subscription.
I understand your point, Barbara, but, unfortunately, it’s not possible to watch cable channels for free.
Our cable provider doesn’t offer BBC America, so it isn’t an option on the Roku. The Roku BBC America app requires you to have either an existing cable or satellite subscription.
Why won’t you take my money BBC? Roku could handle the payments!
If you want to, you can still watch BBC America on a Roku device by subscribing to one of the live TV services listed above.
These are more expensive than my cable or the satellite that is offered in this area?
AT&T Watch is new, since your original article but before the Aug 25, 2018 date, but it is only $!5 per month and it does include BBC America.
https://www.attwatchtv.com/
It does look like it is mostly streaming TV, but some On Demand as well with 15,000 shows listed. For people like me who only want to pay to watch Dr. Who live as it airs it’s a cheap option. Doesn’t look like it’s supported on any game consoles but most streaming devices.
Most importantly, doesn’t look like it will work as a “sign-in” for any app usage. If you want to write a helpful article for people, write about which streaming services support apps. I know for awhile FubtoTV did not – I tried that one. I doesn’t think Philo does either.I’m almost positive AT&T Watch TV does not either.
As long as the CW keeps letting me watch it’s shows for free via it’s app I only need to pay for Dr. Who. Britbox does have old Dr. Who, but none of the new ones. If Britbox ever gets it’s act together and has new shows it will be the only thing I need. Though I do watch a lot of Netflix and Amazon Prime, I meant for current shows as they air.
what’s the best way to watch the old Eastenders (to continue where it left off in the US in 2009?)
if we purchase bbc america, does it have the old episodes of Eastenders and the new ones?
we have amazon prime, but it says we have to pay for bbc. help!
THANK YOU!!!
BBC America is included with AMC+ through Prime Video.