American fans of sci - fi shows like ` ` Doctor Who '' do n't want to wait for re - runs . BBC America is trying to decrease lag between broadcasts in the U.S. and UK . Since 2005 , American fans of the franchise had to wait days , even weeks to see re-broadcasts of episodes and special events , first on Sci Fi Channel ( now Syfy ) and now on BBC America . ` ` Doctor Who '' Christmas special is a hit in the UK ; popular in U.S. too .
American fans of sci - fi shows like ` ` Doctor Who '' do n't want to wait for re - runs . BBC America is trying to decrease lag between broadcasts in the U.S. and UK . ` ` Doctor Who '' Christmas special is a hit in the UK ; popular in U.S. too .