December 20, 2011 10:46 am EDT

Netflix snags classic BBC shows in UK deal

Netflix's British charm offensive continues, in preparation for its launch in there early next year. The latest signing is with BBC Worldwide and offers up classic BBC shows like Torchwood, Spooks and Fawlty Towers in return for an undisclosed sum deposited into the public broadcaster's coffers. The license only covers streaming rights to viewers in the UK and Ireland, however, so iPlayer will probably be the next streaming service to bring more prim and proper entertainment to the US. PR after the break.

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