Dear Alan
Thank you for your e-mail.
The BBC's domestic services are intended solely for a UK audience, which are funded by the TV Licence as paid yearly by residents of the UK. We must ensure the use of the TV Licence is for the benefit of UK residents. Our licensing agreements for satellite transmission only cover satellite access to UK residents.
Different licensing agreements cover the availability of BBC Radio via the internet which is accessible to an international audience.
I suggest you contact BBC America to see what programmes they currently provide residents of the USA:
BBC America - Home Page
I hope this information is helpful and thank you again for your interest in the BBC.
Regards
Tony Brown
BBC Information