The revamped adventures, starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, will be screened for the first time on the US channel in March.
The Sci-Fi channel has been granted the first-run rights for the first series of 'Doctor Who', written and executive produced by Russell T Davies, with an option for the second series.
The award-winning programme has attracted huge ratings and critical acclaim in the UK. Its debut terrestrial outing pulled in a peak of 10.5m viewers and overtook its rivals in audience share.
The return of 'Doctor Who' for a second series in the winter/spring 2006 schedule on BBC One will feature David Tennant as the 10th Time Lord and Billie Piper as his assistant Rose.
'Casanova' star Tennant replaced Eccleston, who had only ever agreed to be in one series of the show. Tennant featured in the last programme of the first series and in the Christmas special.
Thomas Vitale, Sci-Fi's senior vice-president of programming and original movies, said: "With its history of imaginative storytelling, 'Doctor Who' is a true sci-fi classic. We're excited to add the show to our line-up."
In addition, BBC Video has moved the US release date of the 'Doctor Who' DVD from February 2006 to July 4 2006 to capitalise on the exposure from the TV broadcast.
BBC Video and Sci-Fi Channel will work together on joint marketing promotions to support the launch.
If you have an opinion on this or any other issue raised on Brand Republic, join the debate in the .
.jpg)
.jpg)