What to watch on BritBox – quick links
BritBox: new this week
Ludwig Season 1 – 29 April
Series. David Mitchell portrays the puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, whose life is upended when his identical twin suddenly disappears in this award-winning comedy series.
John reluctantly assumes his twin’s identity to find clues to his whereabouts. Given John’s identical twin is DCI James Taylor, John must infiltrate the major investigations team, solve a string of seemingly unconnected murders, and convincingly remain in character as his detective brother.
Starring David Mitchell, Anna Maxwell Martin, Dipo Ola and Sophie Willan.
Travels With Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet Season 1 – 1 May
Docuseries. Labelled ‘a travelogue with purpose’ by The Telegraph, this fascinating documentary sees acclaimed actor and British national treasure Sir David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, A Perfect Murder, Harry and the Hendersons) retrace the global journey of legendary author Agatha Christie.
Suchet travels across Canada, Hawaii and Australia, exploring the landscapes and cultures that inspired Christie’s iconic works. Blending archival footage, personal photographs and present-day travel, this travelogue offers an intimate and insightful look at the experiences that shaped one of the world’s most celebrated mystery novelists.
Starring Sir David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, A Perfect Murder, Harry And The Hendersons).
BritBox: recent highlights
An Hour to Catch a Killer – 24 April
Documentary. Sir Trevor McDonald presents a gripping true crime documentary with unprecedented access to Northumbria Police murder detectives as they investigate the death of a 24-year-old woman.
With cameras embedded inside the investigation, detectives work around the clock gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and piecing together what happened.
This powerful documentary reveals the complexity, pressure and determination behind a real police investigation as officers work to bring justice to the victim and her family.
Vera Season 14 – 15 April
Series. DCI Vera Stanhope returns for a highly-anticipated final season. This beloved drama wraps up with two feature length episodes where Vera faces career-defining decisions, a missing child, and two intense cases in an emotional and thrilling final ride.
Starring Brenda Blethyn, David Leon, Jon Morrison and Riley Jones.
The Flatshare Season 1 – 8 April
Series. A journalist and hospice nurse fall in love after agreeing to timeshare a bed. Tiffany and Leon strike an unusual living arrangement: they share a one-bedroom flat on opposite schedules.
Tiffany lives there at night, Leon by day, their only communication a trail of Post-it notes. Navigating failed relationships, career pressures and a manipulative ex, the pair find their bond deepening despite the odds.
Ultimately, they must decide whether to risk everything for a real chance at love.
Starring Jessica Brown Findlay, Anthony Welsh, Bart Edwards, Jonah Hauer-king and Shaniqua Okwok.
