Last Updated on May 6, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson If real life hasn't traumatised you enough and you find yourself with the overwhelming urge to feel embarrassed on someone else's behalf, cringe comedy is just the thing for you. Below, we take a look at some of the best cringe comedies British TV has to offer. The Office (UK) The Office (UK) We'll start with one of the best-known British cringe comedies, The Office. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it inspired an American adaptation that lasted for 9 seasons and 201 episodes, becoming one of the country's most popular sitcoms of all ..read more

Last Updated on May 4, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson BritBox and Acorn TV are two of the most consistent sources of British TV shows in the US, but there are more than a dozen streaming services that bring in new releases from the UK on a regular basis. To help you keep track, we like to make it a little easier each month by looking at which brand new shows are premiering across the major US streaming services. This list only includes those shows that: Are streaming for the first time in the US in May 2024 Began airing in the UK within the last year or so Shardlake Shardlake (2024) Based on the la ..read more

Last Updated on April 28, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson BritBox's May lineup brings a number of older shows, but it's also giving us brand new seasons of favourites like McDonald & Dodds and Here We Go. Keep reading for the full schedule + descriptions and photos.  Want to see all the recent monthly premieres for Acorn TV and BritBox? Check out our pages below: What's New on BritBox? What's New on Acorn TV? New Shows on BritBox in May 2024 May 3rd Premieres Reilly Ace of Spies Reilly Ace of Spies (1983 Miniseries) Based on Robin Bruce Lockhart's book Ace of Spies, this classic series dram ..read more

Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson Scotland is the perfect place to set a mystery. Whether you're talking about the cobbled closes of Edinburgh, the dark alleys of Glasgow, or the impossibly beautiful landscapes of the Highlands and islands, it's a place that invites you to imagine things that don't normally happen – and sometimes, that means murder. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the best British TV mysteries and crime dramas set in Scotland.  Note: Some of the shows below are only available on DVD. These things change from time to time, and requests from users ..read more

Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson Wondering what's coming to Acorn TV (US) next month? Below, we take a look at the list of premieres for May – and it includes a new season of Harry Wild!  Shows Continuing on Acorn TV in May 2024 Murdoch Mysteries, season 17 continues in May Murdoch Mysteries, Season 17 This long-running Canadian period mystery follows William Murdoch, a Victorian-era detective who uses rapidly evolving forensic techniques to solve crimes in new ways. Watch the new season HERE.  The new season will continue to air as follows: May 6th: Episode 12, “Un ..read more

Last Updated on April 16, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson Sometimes, you browse all the streaming services and you still can't find a British TV show you feel like watching. For those days, it's always nice to have a few good movies on your watch list. In this post, we'll take a look at some lesser-known British films we've enjoyed recently. The Aspern Papers The Aspern Papers (2018) This British drama is based on Henry James' novel of the same name, and it's primarily set in the Italian city of Venice. It follows Morton Vint (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an editor obsessed with the romantic poet Jeffrey As ..read more

Last Updated on April 13, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson The idea of setting a murder mystery in a lovely British (or Irish) village is not a new one. For almost as long as there have been mystery stories, there have been mysteries set in beautiful, rural locations, especially in England. Their appeal has endured over more than a century now, but not everyone is a fan. In fact, some people are dismissive of the genre, calling them unrealistic and twee and generally failing to understand why some of us love them so much. To that end, we wanted to take a moment or two to celebrate what makes these vill ..read more

Last Updated on April 11, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson Writer, actor, director, and producer Mark Gatiss has a new project on the horizon, and we're excited. Best known for playing Mycroft Holmes in the BBC's Sherlock, writing episodes of Doctor Who, and heading up the A Ghost Story for Christmas project in recent years, his latest project will see him writing and starring in a new period mystery. Post-war London – the era Bookish will inhabit Set against the backdrop of post-war London in 1946, Bookish will introduce viewers to Gabriel Book (Gatiss), an erudite and unconventional sleuth whose expe ..read more

Last Updated on April 6, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson BritBox and Acorn TV are two of the best sources of British TV shows in the US, but there are more than a dozen that routinely serve up new releases from the UK. To help you navigate the options, we like to make it a little easier each month by looking at which brand new shows are premiering across the major US streaming services. By that we mean only those shows which: Had their original UK premiere within the last year or so Are showing in the US for the first time on a streaming service The 22 Best Brand New British TV Shows Coming to the U ..read more

In British TV circles, it seems like 90% of the focus is always on the most recent releases and a handful of classics (think Midsomer Murders or Keeping Up Appearances). Though understandable, it means a lot of wonderful shows end up overlooked – especially those that came out before streaming made widespread international distribution standard.  12 Underrated British TV Shows to Binge Cadfael Cadfael (1994-1998) If you enjoy shows like Father Brown and Grantchester for their mix of mystery and religious contemplation, Cadfael is a classic you won't want to miss. It's one of the first Bri ..read more