Best BritBox shows to stream – quick links
BritBox: new this week
12 Days of Britmas – daily from 13 December
‘Tis the season to watch new titles in the countdown to Christmas.
A highly anticipated annual event, The 12 Days of Britmas will see a new title premiere daily in the lead up to Christmas, with a carefully curated mix of films, dramas, factual favourites and festive specials. So, whether you’re in the mood for heart-warming stories, gripping drama or holiday cheer, there will be something for every viewer to enjoy this festive season.
BritBox: coming soon
Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
This Christmas is anything but merry as four co-workers discover a dead body floating in the pool.
In this exclusive Death in Paradise Christmas Special, the morning after a Christmas party delivers quite the shock. DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) and his team face one of their trickiest cases yet when four co-workers wake up from the hangover from hell to find a stranger shot dead in their villa’s pool. This Christmas special promises to be thrilling and suspenseful, as the detectives scramble to solve a baffling crime while Mervin juggles his own family dilemmas too.
Starring Don Gilet (Sherwood, EastEnders), Don Warrington (Rising Damp, Beyond Paradise), Shantol Jackson (Sprinter, Yardie), Ginny Holder (The Saint, London Has Fallen) and Elizabeth Bourgine (A Heart in Winter, My Best Friend).
Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
Martha devises a secret Christmas surprise for DI Humphrey while the team races to solve a flurry of festive crimes.
Beyond Paradise embraces the festive season with a twist, as DI Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Sanditon), tackles a flurry of holiday crime cases. Meanwhile Martha, portrayed by Sally Bretton (The Office, Not Going Out), hatches a secret plan to give him the ultimate Christmas surprise.
Starring Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Sanditon), Sally Bretton (The Office, Not Going Out), Zahra Ahmadi (Closed Circuit, Doctor Who), Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls, Hollyoaks, Big Boys) and Felicity Montagu (I’m Alan Partridge, Bridget Jones’ Diary).
Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025 – release date TBC
Join Nonnatus House this festive season as senior midwives embark on a mercy mission to Hong Kong.
In this exclusive two-part Christmas special, Call the Midwife transports viewers to Hong Kong, as senior members of Nonnatus House embark on a mercy mission while the younger midwives hold down the fort in Poplar. The story alternates between the two locations. This Far East mission will prove to be the perfect opportunity for them to spread their wings and grow professionally.
Starring Helen George (Strictly Come Dancing, The Three Musketeers, The Monster), Jenny Agutter (The Avengers, Child’s Play 2, The Railway Children), Judy Parfitt (Maurice, Hamlet), Linda Bassett (Kinky Boots, Dinnerladies) and Cliff Parisi (EastEnders).
The special is set to air on BBC One on Christmas Day, and we can expect to see it streaming on BritBox soon after.
BritBox: recently added
Marlow Murder Club Season 1 – 4 December
An amateur detective trio unearths a shocking murder mystery.
Retired archaeologist Judith Potts’s quiet evening in Marlow is shattered by the sound of a gunshot from her neighbour’s garden. Convinced she’s witnessed a murder, Judith reports it to authorities only to be ruthlessly ignored. So, she enlists the vicar’s wife Becks and dog-walker Suzie to help her investigate.
Starring Samantha Bond (GoldenEye, Downton Abbey), Cara Horgan (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) and Jo Martin (Doctor Who, Holby City).
Nature’s Greatest Dancers – 24 November
Series. This captivating documentary series examines the mesmerising world of animal movement. From birds of paradise to courtship rituals under the sea, the show explores how dance and display shape survival in nature. Stunning cinematography and expert narration make it both educational and hypnotic viewing. Watch the trailer.
Charles III: The Coronation Year – 26 November
Film. This one-off documentary charts the historic year of King Charles III’s coronation, offering behind-the-scenes insight into royal preparations and public celebrations. With exclusive interviews and unseen footage, it’s a rare glimpse into modern monarchy and how the new King is shaping his reign. Watch the trailer.
