What to watch on Britbox – quick links
Britbox: best new shows
Saving Britain’s Country Houses With Penelope Keith – 24 June
Series. This lifestyle series is an exclusive look into driven homeowners racing to restore these grand estates before they fall into complete ruin, and the high stakes of preserving Britain’s architectural heritage.
With ceilings collapsing and bills mounting, these owners throw themselves into renovation and reinvention.
Presented by Penelope Keith.
Catching a Killer Season 2 – 25 June
Docuseries. Each episode follows Thames Valley Police detectives as they investigate a murder.
Howards End Season 1 – 26 June
Miniseries. Early 20th century English class divisions are explored through three families: the Wilcoxes, the Schlegels and the Basts. Watch the trailer.
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Darcey Brussell’s Wild Coasts of Scotland Season 1 – 18 June
Docuseries. Spend some time with Dame Darcey Bussell as she explores the landscapes and islands off the west coast of Scotland while delving into her Scottish ancestry.
The Woman in the Wall Season 1 – 18 June
Series. Lorna Brady, played by Ruth Wilson, is pulled into a dark investigation tied to the town’s convent and the buried secrets of its survivors. Detective Colman Akande is determined to uncover the truth, but the deeper he digs, the more dangerous the case becomes.
Together, they uncover shocking stories of abuse, cover-ups and missing children that have haunted the town for decades.
Starring Ruth Wilson, Daryl McCormack, Simon Delaney and Philippa Dunne.
The Sixth Commandment – 11 June
Miniseries. This true crime series follows the deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in the village of Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, and the unusual events that happened next.
Starring Conor MacNeill and Adrian Rawlins.
Doctor Who Classics Seasons 1–26 & film – 10 June
Series. Eight doctors time-travel through space to battle enemies and save the cosmos. The much-loved classics of Doctor Who return, bringing back all 26 seasons and one film for Whovians old and new to enjoy.
This classic collection chronicles the time-travelling adventures of the original eight legendary Doctors. Teleporting in the iconic TARDIS, a seemingly ordinary blue police box that unlocks the entire universe, the doctors journey through time and space on marvellous adventures.
Starring William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann.
After the Flood Season 2 – 3 June
Series. This BritBox original returns for a highly-anticipated second season. Detective Jo Marshall, played by Sophie Rundle, helps with a complex murder investigation tied to the region’s most secretive and powerful family, the Bensons.
As the investigation closes in, Jo must make a critical decision about who she can trust before more lives are lost. Starring Sophie Rundle, Lorraine Ashbourne, Matt Stokoe and Nicholas Gleaves.
Litvinenko Season 1 – 29 May
Docudrama series. Detectives work to prove who was responsible for the death of the British-naturalised Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko in 2006, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations the Metropolitan Police has ever mounted.
Starring David Tennant, Mark Bonnar, Kayla Meikle and Margarita Levieva.
Here We Go Season 3 – 15 May
Series. Think Gavin and Stacey meets Modern Family. This highly-anticipated comedy series follows the chaotic lives of the Jessop family over the course of a year, as they tackle everyday challenges and increasingly ridiculous situations.
Filmed by the family’s youngest son Sam, whose camera captures events as they unfold, each episode jumps through time to reveal an honest and often absurd portrait of family life. From career changes and efforts to improve their health, to mishaps involving a stolen dog, the Jessops prove that even in disaster, there’s always something to laugh about.
