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BBC Two to screen controversial Kennedy mini-series

A controversial mini-series about the Kennedy family that its US broadcaster refused to show is to be screened later this year on BBC Two.

The Kennedys was to air on the History Channel in the US before its parent company, A&E Television Networks, pulled the plug following complaints over its historical accuracy.

Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes play John and Jackie Kennedy in the series.

The Kennedys will air in the US next month on ReelzChannel, a digital cable TV channel. It will then be screened on the UK History channel from 7 April....

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