KCET stretches BBC News agreement

La independent pubcaster KCET has extended its agreement while using BBC to air syndicated daily newser "BBC World News America." Furthermore for the Katty Kay-moored new halfhour, KCET may even still air selected BBC World News bulletins. "This partnership may have a huge role in featuring both our flagship U.S. newscast 'BBC World News America' and our 24/7 funnel, BBC World News -- and may complement our contracts with major U.S. cable operators," mentioned Richard Porter, controller British of BBC Global News. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com