BBC Radio 1 chart show to be broadcast in America

The Official Chart show is set to be broadcast in America from next week.

The BBC Radio 1 programme will air on a US channel called 20 on 20, provided by satellite radio service SiriusXM.

Reggie Yates, who presents the show, said: "It's really exciting and a great opportunity for US listeners to hear new UK acts as well as keeping up-to-date with all the chart news."

The Official Chart will be broadcast in the US from Sunday, 15 January at 4pm (EST).

Scott Greenstein, president of SiriusXM, said: "We are always looking for ways to help our subscribers discover new music and track rising stars across many of our channels."

The three-hour programme counts down the 40 best-selling singles in the UK of the previous week.

Greenstein said the deal would "keep listeners connected to BBC Radio 1 programming".

"The Official Chart with Reggie Yates is yet another way we offer our listeners the opportunity to discover the best new talent from an impeccable source," he added.

The programme has been running since Radio 1's launch in 1967.

Previous presenters include Mark Goodier, Tony Blackburn and Fearne Cotton.

The Official Chart show is broadcast in the UK every Sunday at 4pm on BBC Radio 1.