#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX ANNOUNCE NEW CAST ADDITIONS TO “HERCULE”

Today, BritBox announced additional casting for the upcoming six-part drama series Hercule, starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective, a Mammoth Screen/Agatha Christie Productions production for BritBox and BBC.

Joining Bluemel are Henry Ashton (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder), James D’Arcy(Oppenheimer, Constellations), Calvin Demba (Supacell, Life), Phil Dunning (Smoggie Queens, Am I Being Unreasonable?), Jack Gleeson (House of Guinness, In the Land of the Saints and Sinners), Tamsin Greig (Riot Women, Friday Night Dinner), James Nesbitt (Cold Feet, Run Away), Guy Remmers (The Buccaneers, Lessons), Rebecca Rittenhouse (His & Hers, Maggie) and Mawaan Rizwan (Juice, The Split Up).

Hercule will chronicle the story of the world’s greatest detective – and how he became it. The series, due to commence filming soon, primarily in Liverpool, is an intimate study of Hercule Poirot, the man and an epic portrait of Britain between the wars. It will center around three of Christie’s early stories, while also introducing Hercule Poirot to future friends and allies and one particular nemesis…

Written by Benji Walters (Code of Silence, The Leopard, Obsession), the first two episodes are being directed by Jonny Campbell (Am I Being Unreasonable?, In The Flesh), with Chanya Button (Code of Silence, Doctor Who) and Alrick Riley (Bridgerton, How to Get Away with Murder) directing Block 2 and Block 3. Charlie Palmer (A Woman Of Substance, Extraordinary) serves as series producer.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest detectives in fiction, Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot novels have sold over 750 million copies, captivating readers and audiences for more than a century.

Hercule (6 x 60’) is produced by Mammoth Screen (a part of ITV Studios) and Agatha Christie Limited for BritBox in North America, BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK.

The series is adapted by Benji Walters. The executive producers are Benji Walters and Jonny Campbell, James Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited, Rebecca Durbin and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen, Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar, and Stephen Nye for BritBox and Nick Lambon for the BBC. Charlie Palmer is series producer. Fifth Season is handling global distribution.

Previous Agatha Christie adaptations are available to stream now on BritBox.

About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX AUGUST 2026 PROGRAMMING LINEUP

Craving your next period drama? BritBox delivers with the premieres of The Hardacres S2 on August 5 and Vanity Fair (2018) on August 19. The Hardacres stars Claire Cooper (Coronation Street), Liam McMahon (The Bay) and Julie Graham (Shetland), while Vanity Fair features Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon), Tom Bateman (Murder on the Orient Express), Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack) and Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton), bringing two richly layered stories of ambition, romance and scandal to the streamer.

Missed an episode? Now’s the perfect time to catch up. All 20 episodes of On the Box: The BritBox Podcast are now streaming wherever you get your podcasts, with hosts Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins sitting down with some of Britain’s biggest stars, including Hugh Bonneville, Ruth Jones, Brenda Blethyn, Sally Wainwright and Tom Ellis.

The hunt for hidden gems is back. Antiques Roadshow returns for its 49th season on BBC Select August 20, with experts uncovering extraordinary heirlooms, surprising histories and priceless finds – and for the first time, viewers in North America can tune in the same day as audiences in the UK.

For more information and to access additional press materials, please visit the new BritBox Media Room and sign up here. Screeners are available separately, upon request.

On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:

Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. Season one streaming wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

STREAMING NOW: 1×20: David Morrissey ON Breaking World Records with Edith

Put the tissues away. It’s the last episode of season one. But we are finishing up the series with bonafide national treasure, David Morrissey! The star of Sherwood, The Walking Dead and so many other incredible shows joins Edith and Michelle to discuss all things about his brand new series, Gone. The trio also talk about David being real life neighbors with Alan Cumming, what it’s like working with Aimee Lou Wood and a small snippet into the upcoming Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics. And they also

STREAMING NOW: 1×19: Jane Tranter ON Having the Attitude of a Pit Pony

It’s an unmissable episode of On The Box as Edith and Michelle are joined by the executive producer behind The Other Bennet Sister, Jane Tranter. Jane shares all about getting the arduous journey of getting a show like “TOBS” off the ground, reviving Doctor Who for the BBC, how her ability to “speak HBO” helped sell Succession and Industry to American commissioners and how she fell into a brief foray of scripted reality when she first moved to LA.

STREAMING NOW: 1×18: Brenda Blethyn ON Singing Opera On a Boat with Anjelica Huston

This week, Edith and Michelle are in the presence of a British Television Royalty as they’re joined by the one-and-only Brenda Blethyn (Vera). Brenda drops by to talk about her role in the gripping new BritBox drama A Woman of Substance, how she forged out her acting career through success in amateur dramatics, answers a special guest question from by Edith’s dad (a certified Vera superfan), and explains why sometimes you might think your performance has moved the audience to tears, but they’re actually crying because they love your shoes.

STREAMING NOW: 1×17: Indira Varma ON Why Women Will Always Get Through It

Edith and Michelle are joined by the inimitable Indira Varma (The Night Manager, Obi-Wan Kenobi) to talk about her enthralling performance as Mrs. Gardiner in The Other Bennet Sister. Indira goes deep on the brilliance of working across from Ella Brucolleri, the surprise thrill of the success of Game of Thrones, stepping into Jack Lemmon’s shoes in the first all-female adaptation of Glengarry Glen Ross, and why she thinks Pedro Pascal’s charm originates in theatre.

STREAMING NOW: 1×16: Tom Ellis ON Famous From the Day He Was Born

This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most ‘handsome guest’ yet, it’s star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis! In a very fun and wide ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he’s approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife’s TV show and we find out about Tom’s burning desire to be in The Sound of Music!

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STREAMING NOW: A Woman of Substance | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly

A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte – a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place’. The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. The season finale of A Woman of Substance premieres August 5.

July 23, 2026: Gone S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 3x on Premiere, Then Weekly

Sarah Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, has vanished. Minutes have turned into hours; hours into days. And yet her family have heard nothing. Her car keys are still in the dish by the front door, her mobile phone is still charging under the bed. It’s as if she’s simply walked out on her stable family home… Concerned, Sarah’s husband Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood) goes to the police. He speaks to Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater). He is determined – insistent – that she finds out what has happened to his wife. Cassidy promises him she will. But something in her gut tells her he is responsible. The season finale of Gone premieres August 13.

BritBox August Listings:

August 1, 2026: Antiques Roadshow S46 | 21 x 60’ | Released All at Once

For more than four decades, Antiques Roadshow has been a British institution, with millions eagerly watching unforgettable valuations. The team visit locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, discovering remarkable treasures including unseen Rolling Stones photos, Star Wars memorabilia, Second World War spy gadgets, illustrations by Beatrix Potter and Winston Churchill’s cigar.

August 5, 2026: The Hardacres S2 | North America Premiere, BritBox Exclusive, BritBox Original | 6 x 60’ | Weekly Release

Season 2 charts the Hardacres as they settle into Hardacre Hall and turn their attention to reshaping the world around them… with all the ambition, friction, and fallout that entails.

August 10, 2026: I Literally Just Told You S4 | New to BritBox | 5 x 60’ | Released All At Once

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where paying attention pays off, as players answer questions that have just been written, about things that have just happened during the show, in a bid to win £25,000

August 10, 2026: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S14 | New to BritBox | 13 x 45’ | Released All at Once

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the panel show is the perfect mashup of topical hit 8 Out of 10 Cats and the cerebral words-and-number game Countdown as the anarchic comedians of the former take on the brainbox format of the latter.

August 10, 2026: Pointless Celebrities UK S8 | New to BritBox | 12 x 60’ | Released All at Once

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of.

August 13, 2026: Prey S1 | New to BritBox | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once

BAFTA nominated John Simm (Life on Mars) stars as Detective Constable Marcus Farrow in this fast-paced thriller. Farrow is a well-liked copper with an ex-wife and two kids. But when Farrow is found at the scene of a brutal crime, with all the evidence pointing towards him, his world collapses. Arrested and charged, it seems his fate is sealed. So when he gets the opportunity to escape, he seizes it with both hands. Now on the run, Farrow is not just trying to evade capture. He is determined to clear his name. With the clock ticking, will Farrow stay free long enough to find the truth?

August 19, 2026: Vanity Fair (2018) S1 | New to BritBox | 7 x 60’ | Released All at Once

This classic tale, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, follows Becky Sharp (Olivia Cooke, House of the Dragon) as she attempts to claw her way out of poverty and scale the heights of English society. Her story of “villainy, crime, merriment, lovemaking, jilting, laughing, cheating, fighting and dancing” takes her all the way to the court of King George IV, via the Battle of Waterloo, breaking hearts and losing fortunes as she goes.

August 25, 2026: The Good Ship Murder S3 | North America Release, BritBox Exclusive | 8 x 45’ | Released Weekly

Following his sacking from the ship, Jack (Shayne Ward, Coronation Street) is lying low – gigging in a dingy bar. A murder in a monastery drives Kate (Catherine Tyldesley, Emmerdale Farm) to seek Jack’s help and the pair finally reconnect romantically (with Jamil’s (Zak Douglas, G’wed) help), while Jack also gets his job back on the ship, replacing Eve Fontaine (Michelle Holmes, Casualty), who had temporarily replaced him.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:

September 15, 2026: Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’

In the first contemporary English language Agatha Christie series adaptation, the detective duo of the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Antonia Thomas, The Good Doctor) and loveable try hard Tommy Beresford (Josh Dylan, The Buccaneers) rise again. Mixing what made the screwball comedy and playful romance that made this crime solving couple beloved, with a cast representative of the energy of modern London, this series will please old fans – and new – alike.

BBC Select ICYMI:

STREAMING NOW: Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’

Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III’s life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.

BBC Select Monthly Listings:

August 2, 2026: Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler S1 | Now, Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 3 x 60’ | Released All At Once

Aggression, ambition and allies. Western Europe has long played a central role on the global stage, but how will it confront the challenges of a turbulent new era? In this documentary, Katya Adler travels around Europe, visiting factories, sporting events, military bases and ordinary people, to assess how the rapidly changing world is affecting their finances, society and hopes for the future.

August 6, 2026: Ancient Treasures with Bettany Hughes S5 | North America Premiere | 5 x 60’ | Released Weekly

Historian Bettany Hughes returns to explore more of humanity’s most captivating stories. From the snowy peaks of Switzerland to the desert landscapes of Uzbekistan, Bettany’s travels reveal how geography and history have shaped civilizations.

August 6, 2026: Mayhem! The Scandalous Lives of the Georgian Kings S1 | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once

Combining dramatic reconstruction with expert testimony from leading historians, this thrilling documentary will turn everything you thought you knew about the Georgian era on its head. It covers the tumultuous lives of George I who was catapulted onto the British throne, George II famed for his military exploits, George III who was mad or misunderstood, and George IV, the party king.

August 13, 2026: A Tale of Two Britains | Available in North America | 1 x 60’

1930s Britain was a period of dramatic change. Emerging from bleak economic depression, the country shifted into a time of rising prosperity with new innovations in technology and a consumption boom.

August 13, 2026: The Wonderful World of Blood | Available in North America | 1 x 50’

Michael Mosley takes an in-depth look at blood. He carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom and even eating it.

August 13, 2026: The Tech Billionaire Takeover | United States Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once

A new breed of tech billionaires are building their own countries, replacing democracy as we know it and targeting the global financial system. Matt Shea goes inside their world.

August 15, 2026: Inside the Rage Machine | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50’

The inside story of how social media algorithms designed to connect us have been systematically tearing us apart. Insider testimony and whistleblower documents expose a machine built on outrage and division. Not as a side effect but as part of a business model. Radicalisation. Real world violence. Societies fractured. Consequences of a system built to shape how we think, feel and see the world.

August 20, 2026: Antiques Roadshow S49 | North America Premiere | 20 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly

Amazing items, poignant stories, beautiful locations. Fiona Bruce and the experts uncover fascinating family and social history embodied in priceless, personal and peculiar items. The season premiere features unique access to Windsor Castle and personal items belonging to Queen Elizabeth II.

August 20, 2026: Battle of the Atlantic: The U-Boat War | Now Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once

In the summer of 1942, as Nazi submarines dominate a brutal naval war, Britain’s position grows increasingly fragile. Archive footage and new historical insights reveal how the Allies fought back and ultimately turned the tide.

August 20, 2026: Queen Victoria’s Men | Available in North America | 1 x 90’

The story of how Queen Victoria’s fiery passions would lead her into one of the great romances in history with Prince Albert; entangle her in scandalous relationships with her Prime Ministers; and set her on a collision course with her Royal court.

August 27, 2026: Expedition Volcano S1 | Available in North America | 2 x 55’ | Released All at Once

An extraordinary expedition to the planet’s most dangerous, spectacular and least known volcanoes tackles earth science’s biggest questions: What drives the Earth’s tectonic plates, and why do volcanoes erupt?

August 27, 2026: Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle S7 | Available in North America | 12 x 60’ | Released All at Once

Ben meets more individuals and couples who inhabit inhospitable parts of the world such as Peru, Morocco, Panama and Sri Lanka.

August 27, 2026: Will Robots Take My Job? S01 | North America Premiere | 1 x 50’

Robots can already do many jobs more quickly than humans. In Silicon Valley, plans are underway for massive changes in the workplace – prompting fears that millions of people will be replaced by robots and AI.

About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About BBC Select

BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

#FIRSTLOOK: DAVID MORRISSEY STARS IN “GONE” ON BRITBOX

Hailed as one of the UK’s most compelling new thrillers, Gone stars David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead) in a suspenseful mystery where a woman’s disappearance exposes long-buried secrets and unexpected betrayals. Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

A Woman of Substance arrives on BritBox this summer with both a highly anticipated new adaptation and the beloved 1984 classic. Led by Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander), the sweeping drama follows the extraordinary rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful businesswoman. The new adaptation premieres June 24, with the original 1984 miniseries joining the service on July 29.

For more information and to access additional press materials, please visit the new BritBox Media Room and sign up here. Screeners are available separately, upon request.

On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:

Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. With new episodes released every Monday, the weekly series is available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

June 29, 2026: 1×17: Indira Varma

Edith and Michelle are joined by Indira Varma (The Other Bennet Sister, The Night Manager, Obi-Wan Kenobi).

June 22, 2026: 1×16: Tom Ellis ON Famous From the Day He Was Born

This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most ‘handsome guest’ yet, it’s star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis! In a very fun and wide ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he’s approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife’s TV show and we find out about Tom’s burning desire to be in The Sound of Music!

STREAMING NOW: 1×15: Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas ON Flirting at Work Makes It More Difficult to Solve a Murder

It’s an unmissable episode as Edith and Michelle catch up with Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor) and Josh Dylan (The Buccaneers), the stars of the exciting new Agatha Christie adaptation Tommy & Tuppence, coming to BritBox September 15th. Antonia and Josh talk about filming the show in gorgeous neighbourhoods of London, explore the irresistible nature of amateur sleuth stories, filming on haunted locations (complete with rooms full of creepy dolls) and how they co-star Imelda Staunton (The Crown) once helped Josh move into an apartment.

STREAMING NOW: 1×14: Kris Marshall and Dylan Llewellyn ON Cozy Crime Fighting

Edith and Michelle head to the seaside to catch up with Beyond Paradise’s detective duo Kris Marshall (Humphrey Goodman) and Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford). Kris and Dylan share stories from the set of Beyond Paradise, debate if TV detectives make the best Cluedo players, talk trying to stay cool when meeting director Danny Boyle, and how his role as Colin in Love Actually has endeared him to every American he’s ever met.

STREAMING NOW: 1×13: Ella Bruccoleri ON Flushing on Cue

It’s an unmissable episode of On The Box as Edith and Michelle fangirl over their long-awaited guest – the star The Other Bennet Sister, Ella Bruccoleri. Ella reveals all about portraying Mary Bennet, fawns over playing across from on screen mom Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey), shares how singing flat is more tricky than it looks, and why she loves it when the weird girl becomes the object of desire.

BritBox ICYMI:

STREAMING NOW: The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 10 x 30’

Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. The season finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.

June 24, 2026: A Woman of Substance | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly

A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte – a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place’. The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. The season finale of A Woman of Substance premieres August 5.

BritBox July Listings:

July 10, 2026: Escape to the Country S33 | *Available Only in United States, United States Premiere | 50 x 60’ | Released 6x Upon Premiere, then 4x Weekly

Need an idyllic rural retreat? Tempted to quit the rat race for the peace of the countryside? Join country living experts as they help people achieve that dream by finding their ideal property.

July 14, 2026: Return to Paradise S2 | *Available Only in United States, United States Premiere, BritBox Co-Exclusive | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly

Detective Sergeant Mackenzie (Mack) Clarke (Anna Samson, Home and Away) should be back in the UK, living her best life. Instead, she’s still in Dolphin Cove trying to stay out of her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara, Colin from Accounts) wedding plans. Lucky for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction. From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenges with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.

July 23, 2026: Gone S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 3x on Release, Then Weekly

Alana Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, has vanished. Minutes have turned into hours; hours into days. And yet her family have heard nothing. Her car keys are still in the dish by the front door, her mobile phone is still charging under the bed. It’s as if she’s simply walked out on her stable family home… Concerned, Alana’s husband Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood) goes to the police. He speaks to Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater). He is determined – insistent – that she finds out what has happened to his wife. Cassidy promises him she will. But something in her gut tells her he is responsible.

July 29, 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 (1984) | New to BritBox | 3 x 120’ | Released All at Once

Emma Harte (Jenny Seagrove, X Company), a bright and ambitious servant girl, overcomes her impoverished beginnings in her quest to become a retailing magnate and one of the world’s richest women.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:

September 15, 2026: Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’
In the first contemporary English language Agatha Christie series adaptation, the detective duo of the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Antonia Thomas, The Good Doctor) and loveable try hard Tommy Beresford (Josh Dylan, The Buccaneers) rise again. Mixing what made the screwball comedy and playful romance that made this crime solving couple beloved, with a cast representative of the energy of modern London, this series will please old fans – and new – alike.

BBC Select ICYMI:

STREAMING NOW: Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’
Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III’s life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.

BBC Select July Listings:

July 1, 2026: Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job S2 | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 8 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to renovate another crumbling Italian home, working hard and embracing the local lifestyle.

July 1, 2026: Wild Horses the Rockies and Me | North America Premiere | 1 x 50’
Gordon Buchanan travels into Canada’s Rocky Mountains to observe wild horses preparing for winter and protecting their foals from predators, deepening his lifelong admiration for them.

June 4, 2026: Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World | Available in North America | 1 x 60’
The revelatory story of the men and women who created the cloned sheep that caused scientific stir and moral panic around the world. Who was Dolly, how did she come to be, and what is her legacy today?

July 6, 2026: 7/7: The London Bombings | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors and victims’ families relive the disaster. But who was responsible for this tragedy?

July 9, 2026: Versailles: The Dream of a King | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A look into the life and loves of France’s most famous king, Louis XIV, telling the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe’s most splendid palaces.

July 9, 2026: Canal Boat Diaries S6 | North America Premiere | 10 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and North of England. Travelling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass.

July 16, 2026: Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Available in North America | 1 x 50’
Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters.

July 16, 2026: The Story of China | Available in North America | 6 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity.

July 16, 2026: Tom Read Wilson’s Magnificent Tour of Europe | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A grand tour of Europe was once a rite of passage undertaken by 17th, 18th and 19th century aristocrats. Now, craving a touch of cultural enlightenment, Tom Read Wilson sets out to follow in their footsteps.

July 23, 2026: The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | Canada Premiere, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50’
Russian soldiers and civilians film with the BBC in secret, exposing how men on the front line are executed and forced to fight against their will.

July 23, 2026: Natural World S10 | Available in North America | 5 x 50’ | Released All at Once
The BBC’s flagship natural history series brings you stories of deadly ant invasions, unique desert lions, unseen grizzlies and amazing orangutans.

July 23, 2026: Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The greatest art works of all time are born of war and bloodshed as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos.

July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S1 | Available in North America | 5 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the first call to conviction, via critical forensics and identifying suspects, follow the cases as they unfold in real time.

July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The fascinating and gripping series that follows murder investigations from multiple perspectives within the first few days of the crime.

July 30, 2026: Secrets of the Human Body | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.

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About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About BBC Select

BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “HERCULE” CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

BritBox has announced that Edward Bluemel (We Might Regret This, My Lady Jane) will star as Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective in new drama series Hercule — produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited for BritBox North America and the BBC.

The six-part series is written by Benji Walters (Code of Silence, The Leopard, Obsession). Jonny Campbell (Am I Being Unreasonable?, Dracula, BAFTA winner for In The Flesh) will direct the first two episodes. Charlie Palmer (A Woman of Substance, Extraordinary) is series producer.

The series is an intimate study of Hercule the man and an epic portrait of Britain between the wars. The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie’s most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule’s burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard’s James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis…

QUOTES:

Edward Bluemel, on his casting: “I feel very lucky to have been trusted with such an iconic character who has been played by so many great actors. I can’t wait to continue Hercule’s legacy.”

Jon Farrar, Chief Content Officer, Direct to Consumer, BBC Studios: “Few characters in fiction are as iconic as Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s stories have always been a cornerstone of BritBox and with Hercule, we have an opportunity to explore a fascinating new chapter in Hercule Poirot’s life, bringing a fresh perspective to a character audiences think they know so well. We’re delighted to greenlight a series that explores Hercule like never before, with Edward Bluemel bringing his charm, dynamism, and wit to a beloved character. This is an ambitious reimagining of one of Christie’s greatest creations, and we can’t wait for audiences across North America to discover Hercule Poirot all over again.”

James Prichard, Executive Producer, Agatha Christie Limited: “My father had the privilege of working with David Suchet for nearly 25 years, and I now have the good fortune of being able to share my great grandmother’s brilliant stories with a new generation of viewers. Edward Bluemel is an extremely talented performer and will make a great addition to the long line of actors that have played this celebrated character, aided and abetted by Benji Walters’ thoughtful scripts. I cannot wait to see Edward on screen as Hercule Poirot.”

Rebecca Durbin and Damien Timmer, Executive Producers, Mammoth Screen: “Edward Bluemel and Benji Walters are both extraordinary talents and it is a joy to see them take on this beloved character and make it their own – Hercule is both a love letter to Agatha Christie and a fascinating new perspective on an iconic figure – we hope viewers will find it as arresting as we do!”

Filming will begin this summer, primarily in Liverpool.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest detectives in fiction, Agatha Christie’s Poirot novels have sold over 750 million copies, captivating readers and audiences for more than a century.

Hercule (6×60’) is produced by Mammoth Screen (part of ITV Studios) and Agatha Christie Limited for BritBox North America and the BBC. It is adapted by Benji Walters. The executive producers are Benji Walters and Jonny Campbell, James Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited, Rebecca Durbin and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen, Nick Lambon for the BBC, and Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye for BritBox. Charlie Palmer is series producer. Fifth Season is handling global distribution.

The series will stream on BritBox in the US and Canada. BritBox is home to the largest collection of Agatha Christie titles streaming in North America, including previous adaptations Murder is Easy, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, and Towards Zero, as well as the upcoming Tommy & Tuppence debuting September 15th.

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About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About Mammoth

Mammoth Screen is one of the UK’s leading drama producers. Forthcoming shows include series 2 of BAFTA winning Code of Silence (ITV and Britbox), The Witch Farm (BBC, Endless Night (with Agatha Christie Ltd for BBC and Britbox) , First Woman (with Alcon Entertainment for ITV) and The Forsytes 3 for PBS.

About Agatha Christie Limited

Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955. Collaborating with the very best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms, ACL ensures that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is managed by Christie’s great-grandson James Prichard

#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX PRESENT AGATHA CHRISTIE’S “TOMMY & TUPPENCE”

Today, BritBox announced Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence will premiere September 15th in the U.S. and Canada and released a new teaser trailer. BritBox is the lead commissioner on the series, a six-part adaptation of the Agatha Christie novels and short stories starring Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor, Sill Up), Josh Dylan (Buccaneers, Mamma Mia 2) and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter, the Paddington films). The series is produced by Lookout Point (Pride and Prejudice, Happy Valley), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

In the first contemporary English language television adaptation of Agatha Christie’s stories, Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages. They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.

The cast also includes Nicholas Richardson (Wu-tang: An American Saga, Younger), Charlie Condou (Dr. Who, Unforgotten), Callie Cooke (F1, Cheaters), and Chizzy Akudolu (Little Disasters, The Woman in the Wall).

The series is written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip, Harm), who also executive produces, in her first drama series commission for television. Fergus O’Brien (Happy Valley, The Tourist) will direct the first four episodes and Ellie Heydon (Outrageous, Trying) the last two. Stella Merz (Miss Austen, Gentleman Jack) will produce.

The series (6×45′) was commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox. Katie Draper, Laura Lankester, Louise Mutter and Juliette Howell from Lookout Point, Phoebe Eclair-Powell, along with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Limited, also executive produce.

BBC Studios will handle global sales.

Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence joins BritBox’s extensive collection of Agatha Christie adaptations including Towards Zero, Murder is Easy, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, Poirot, Marple, The Pale Horse and more.

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About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About Lookout Point:

Lookout Point, part of BBC Studios, is a leading television drama producer for British

and global audiences. Led by Juliette Howell, recent productions include original adventure series Renegade Nell for Disney+, the smash hit final season of beloved crime drama Happy Valley (BBC/AMC), two seasons of trailblazing historical drama Gentleman Jack (BBC/HBO), and the first screen adaptation of Vikram Seth’s classic novel A Suitable Boy for the BBC and shown on Netflix.

Recent commissions include Pride and Prejudice (Netflix) and Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence (BritBox).

Lookout Point is wholly owned by BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, and a subsidiary of the BBC Group.

About BBC Studios:

BBC Studios is the main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd and generated revenues of £1.8 billion in the last year and profits of over £200 million for a third consecutive year. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes TV and audio globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including UKTV, bbc.com and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide range of UK and global broadcasters and platforms. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.

About Agatha Christie Limited:

Agatha Christie Limited (ACL) has been managing the literary and media rights to Agatha Christie’s works around the world since 1955. Collaborating with the very best talents in film, television, publishing, stage and on digital platforms, ACL ensures that Christie’s work continues to reach new audiences in innovative ways and to the highest standard. The company is managed by Christie’s great-grandson James Prichard.

#FIRSTLOOK: NOW STREAMING ON BRITBOX CANADA – JUNE 2026

A Woman of Substance brings Barbara Taylor Bradford’s iconic bestseller to life in a sweeping new period drama led by Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and breakout star Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander). Spanning decades of ambition, betrayal and reinvention, the series follows Yorkshire maid Emma Harte as she defies the limits placed upon her in a relentless rise to power and revenge. A Woman of Substance premieres on BritBox June 24.

The Other Bennet Sister – now streaming – reimagines Jane Austen’s world through the eyes of Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri, Call the Midwife), placing the often-overlooked sister at the centre of a fresh Regency-era story of love, ambition and self-discovery. A breakout hit in the UK, the series became the BBC’s biggest new drama launch in the past year, and is steadily gaining traction in North America on BritBox. Already ‘Certified Fresh’ at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, the finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.

Season 2 of Queens That Changed the World arrives with six new episodes spotlighting some of history’s most formidable female rulers, including Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Antoinette and Queen Charlotte – wife of the infamous King George III. Blending expert analysis, archive footage and stylized recreations, the acclaimed documentary series offers a fresh, modern look at the women who reshaped history and redefined power. Queens That Changed The World S2 premieres on BBC Select June 25.

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On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:

Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. With new episodes released every Monday, the weekly series is available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

May 25, 2026: 1×12: Daniel Mays

Edith and Michelle are joined by English screen and stage actor Daniel Mays (Lynley, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story).

STREAMING NOW: 1×11: Sophie Skelton ON Massive Dogs In Tiny Apartments

Edith and Michelle are joined for a hilarious and surprising episode of On The Box as Outlander star Sophie Skelton drops by for an entertaining and insightful chat. Sophie shares what it’s like to say goodbye to Brianna after 10 years, as well as how her faithful dog can sometimes feel like a boyfriend, how she briefly worked as a nurse, and how she’s still to be convinced about whether stones can let you travel through time, regardless of what Edgar Allen Poe says.

STREAMING NOW: 1×10: Alfred Molina ON A Coked-Up Drug Dealer on a Shotgun Rampage

Calling all cinephiles for a legendary episode of On The Box as Alfred Molina joins Edith and Michelle on the show. The star of Spiderman 2 shares how Paul Thomas Anderson used firecrackers and cotton wool to help him get truly erratic on the set of Boogie Nights, revisiting the Doc Ock character in the age of CGI, his new role in the upcoming Duffer Bros series The Boroughs, and whether his new role in Remarkable Bright Creatures could mean he’s being typecast… as an octopus.

STREAMING NOW: 1×09: Ruth Jones ON Mrs Bennet as the Greatest Villain

Do not miss this brilliant episode as the fantastic Ruth Jones stops by On The Box to talk about playing Mrs Bennet in the new BritBox original The Other Bennet Sister.

The Gavin & Stacey star joins Edith and Michelle to talk about her experience working with the magnetic new star Ella Bruccoleri, the awesome power of a costume corset, her writing process with James Corden as they work on upcoming Apple TV show The Choir, and how to perfect the lunchtime nap on set.

STREAMING NOW: 1×08: Hugh Bonneville ON Where’s Paddington?

A VERY special episode joined by bonafide A-lister and British national treasure, Hugh Bonneville! The star of Paddington sits down with Edith and Michelle to discuss the secret sauce that made Downton Abbey so popular around the globe, the return of Ian Fletcher to our screens in Twenty Twenty Six and he also reveals the one question that all school children always ask him. You do not want to miss this one.

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May 6, 2026: The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 10 x 30’ | Released 3x on Premiere, Then Weekly
Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. The season finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.

BritBox June Listings

June 1, 2026: Vicious S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once

Vicious tells the story of partners Freddie (Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi, Last Tango in Halifax), two men who have lived together in a small central London flat for nearly 50 years. Constantly picking each other apart and holding on to petty slights for decades, we can still see that underneath all their vicious co-dependent fighting they have a deep love for each other.

June 1, 2026: Vicious S2 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Season 2 returns with Freddie and Stuart still surrounded by their long-term friends: Violet (Frances de la Tour, Outlander) who recently married and is still as feisty as ever; Ash (Iwan Rheon, Game of Thrones), their attractive, young neighbour, who now has a new girlfriend although not deterring Violet from showering him with inappropriate affection; Penelope (Marcia Warren, The Crown) who is as dotty as ever and Mason (Philip Voss, Four Weddings and a Funeral) who has somehow become even more acerbic.

June 9, 2026: Beyond Paradise S4 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The hit spin-off from Death in Paradise returns, with DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall, Sanditon) and the Shipton Abbott team facing a fresh wave of mind-boggling crimes. Mystery, humour and heart combine in this popular crime drama series set against the breath-taking landscapes of Devon and Cornwall. Fact and folklore blur when a witness claims a mermaid wrecked a local seaweed farm, while a missing treasure map sparks a hunt for deeply buried truths. Beyond the station, the team face their own personal challenges and newlyweds Humphrey and Martha (Sally Bretton, Not Going Out) launch into married life – until their houseboat starts taking on water. Can they find a new place to call home? And can Humphrey resolve an impossible dilemma to save his team.

June 15, 2026: 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S14 | New to BritBox | 13 x 45’ | Released All at Once
Hosted by Jimmy Carr (Last One Laughing: UK), the panel show is the perfect mashup of topical hit “8 Out of 10 Cats” and the cerebral words-and-number game “Countdown” as the anarchic comedians of the former take on the brainbox format of the latter.

June 18, 2026: Trigger Point S3 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, US Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly | *US Only
Explosives Officer Lana Washington (Vicky McClure, Line of Duty) and her team are called to investigate a suspected bomb threat – an iconic, London Black Cab that’s been abandoned in an industrial park. However, they soon realise they’re at the site of something far more sinister – a man is held captive in the cab, and a note issuing him with an ultimatum: Confess or Die. Working alongside fellow EXPO Hass (Nabil Elouahabi, Blue Lights), and Metropolitan Police Counter Terror Officers DS Helen Morgan (Natalie Simpson, Outlander) and newly promoted DCI Amar Batra (Maanuv Thiara, Landscapers), the team race to find out what the person behind this unique bombing campaign wants, who he is, and who he might be targeting next…

June 18, 2026: Blue Lights S3 | BritBox Exclusive, CA Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly | *CA Only; already available to stream in US
Two years into their jobs as response officers, Grace (Sian Brooke, Sherlock), Annie (Katherine Devlin, The Day of the Jackal) and Tommy (Nathan Braniff) are accustomed to life under the blue lights. But their work will take them into a sinister world hidden behind the veneer of middle-class life, the world of the accountants and lawyers who facilitate organised crime. The old political and criminal order has gone and a new global gang rule Belfast, bringing danger closer to home for our officers than ever before.

June 24, 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly
A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte – a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place’. The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:

Coming soon: Gone S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’
David Morrissey (Sherwood) and Eve Myles (Torchwood) star in this gripping drama. When his wife disappears, an inscrutably composed headmaster finds himself under mounting suspicion.

BBC Select Monthly Listings

May 31, 2026: Believe in Magic: The Mother of All Cons | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A teenage girl’s charity for sick children brings fairytales to life and wins celeb-backing from One Direction. But when some parents turn detective, a darker truth comes to light.

June 4, 2026: America: 1000 Years of History | Available in North America | 1 x 120’
America’s defining historical moments, from its indigenous roots to its dominance as a world superpower, are revealed in this compelling documentary. It details the incredible story of how this remarkable country was formed and grew to become the powerhouse we see today, home to 327 million people, a major player in culture worldwide and the centre of global capitalism.

June 4, 2026: Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World | Available in North America | 1 x 60’
The revelatory story of the men and women who created the cloned sheep that caused scientific stir and moral panic around the world. Who was Dolly, how did she come to be, and what is her legacy today?

June 11, 2026: The Real Unforgotten: The Unsolved Murder of Carol Morgan | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In 1981, Carol Morgan was murdered in the storeroom of her corner shop. A beloved local figure and mother of two young children, this murder has haunted the community ever since. Filmed across six years and with full access to the police investigation, this true crime documentary shadows real cold case detectives as they attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding Carol’s death.

June 11, 2026: How the Victorians Built Britain S2 | Available in North America | 8 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Michael Buerk returns to continue his exploration of the Victorian era and the incredible effect it had on Great Britain and the world. This time, Michael investigates how the railway network changed the nation, the technology that Britain used to expand its empire, how the power of the law was used on Victorian citizens and the importance of culture in this transformative time.

June 15, 2026: Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | Available in North America | 1 x 60’
Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III’s life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.

June 18, 2026: Walking with Dinosaurs | Available in North America | 6 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Six dig sites. Six stories. Six prehistoric heroes. Discover the incredible lives of dinosaurs unearthed from real-world excavations in a reimagining of the iconic series.

June 25, 2026: Queens That Changed the World S2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The lives of six more formidable female rulers are explored, revealing what drove them, how they asserted their authority, and how, sometimes, being a woman proved to be a secret weapon. Season 2 queens include Charlotte of Great Britain, Marie Antoinette, Mary Queen of Scots, Lakshmibai the Rani of Jhansi and more.

June 25, 2026: Murder in Concrete | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
When a French-speaking man contacts local police confessing to killing his housemate several years earlier, two detectives set out to discover the truth. Featuring compelling interviews with the investigators and the victim’s devastated family, this gripping true crime documentary reveals every twist and turn of an almost unbelievable story featuring betrayal, deception and brutal murder.

June 29, 2026: 1776: American Independence | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In this incredible six-part retelling, we go far beyond the 13 original colonies and the clash between American Patriots and British colonial troops. We traverse the Atlantic and plunge deep into the American West to discover a multi-front war that engulfed a diverse cast of characters – Indigenous people, enslaved Africans, American Loyalists, women of all social classes – and changed the face of world history.

About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

About BBC Select

BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX CANADA MAY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

The Other Bennet Sister reimagines Jane Austen’s world through the eyes of Mary Bennet (Ella Bruccoleri, Call the Midwife), placing the often-overlooked sister at the center of a fresh Regency-era story of love, ambition and self-discovery. A breakout hit in the UK, the series became the BBC’s biggest new drama launch in the past year, and now arrives in North America on BritBox. Featuring a standout ensemble cast including Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey) as Mrs. Bennet – also appearing on On the Box: The BritBox Podcast on May 4 – The Other Bennet Sister premieres May 6.

Twenty Twenty Six sees Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) reprise his beloved role as Ian Fletcher, returning to navigate another high-stakes, high-pressure chapter in this acclaimed satirical franchise. Continuing the story that began with Twenty Twelve and W1A, the new series brings its signature wit to an ambitious new setting: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bonneville is also the latest guest on On the Box: The BritBox Podcast, with his episode now streaming. Twenty Twenty Sixpremieres on BritBox May 1.
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On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:
Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. With new episodes released every Monday, the weekly series is available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

May 4, 2026: 1×09: Ruth Jones ON Mrs Bennet as the Greatest Villain
Do not miss this brilliant episode as the fantastic Ruth Jones stops by On The Box to talk about playing Mrs Bennet in the new BritBox original The Other Bennet Sister.

The Gavin & Stacey star joins Edith and Michelle to talk about her experience working with the magnetic new star Ella Bruccoleri, the awesome power of a costume corset, her writing process with James Corden as they work on upcoming Apple TV show The Choir, and how to perfect the lunchtime nap on set.

STREAMING NOW: 1×08: Hugh Bonneville ON Where’s Paddington?
A VERY special episode joined by bonafide A-lister and British national treasure, Hugh Bonneville! The star of Paddington sits down with Edith and Michelle to discuss the secret sauce that made Downton Abbey so popular around the globe, the return of Ian Fletcher to our screens in Twenty Twenty Six and he also reveals the one question that all school children always ask him. You do not want to miss this one.

STREAMING NOW: 1×07: Edith & Michelle ON There’s Been A Murder
From Sherlock to Father Brown, there’s just no beating a Great British Detective story. In this episode, Edith and Michelle revisit a pair of classic episodes of Taggartand Inspector Morse, the hosts uncover some serious 90s nostalgia, amongst the grit and toil of these weathered detectives.

STREAMING NOW: 1×06: Ed Speleers ON I Didn’t Want To Go The Jack Sparrow Route
Ed Speleers (You, Outlander, The Lady, Eragon) joins Edith and Michelle for a hilarious conversation about wild nights on the streets of Budapest, teasing and marvelling at Mia McKenna-Bruce on the set of The Lady, his best sources for pirate inspo, how he and Edith go way, way back, and why they cut out all his worst clumsiness from Downton Abbey.

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STREAMING NOW: A Taste For Murder | Worldwide Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 6 x 45’ | Released Weekly
For connoisseur Detective Chief Inspector Joe Mottram (Warren Brown, Luther), the beautiful island of Capri was meant to be a place to grieve his deceased wife, reconnect with his troubled teenage daughter and get closer to his late wife’s Italian relatives. All he planned was a summer’s break and a chance to savor some delicious Italian produce. But Joe attracts murder cases like a wasp to a ripe peach and soon he finds himself involved in a case that is very close to home. The finale of A Taste For Murder premieres May 5 on BritBox.

STREAMING NOW: After the Flood S2 | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The second series of After the Flood finds newly-promoted detective Jo Marshall (Sophie Rundle, Peaky Blinders) on the trail of a baffling murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances. Jo’s race to stop the killer will put her in opposition to dark, influential forces within the town, and ultimately take her on a much more personal investigation. One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town’s police force – and her own family – for decades. The season two finale of After the Flood premieres May 28 on BritBox.

BritBox May Listings:

May 1, 2026: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) | New to BritBox | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once | *US Only
Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger, Chicago) is a busy journalist and singleton lost amid a sea of smug-marrieds in London. After vowing to abandon her many vices, Bridget turns over a new page by channeling her opinions and insecurities in a journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her misadventures. Soon, Bridget finds herself stuck in the sights of not one, but two men: her dashing boss Daniel (Hugh Grant, Love Actually), who thrives on bad behavior; and the brooding Mark (Colin Firth, The King’s Speech), who she despises but somehow can’t get away from.

May 1, 2026: Twenty Twenty Six S1 | BritBox Co-Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) reprises his role as Ian Fletcher from acclaimed comedies W1A and Twenty Twelve. And this time he’s managing the biggest sporting event in history. The year 2026 will see the biggest football competition ever staged. Three host nations. Thousands of miles apart. And with five billion fans set to watch, someone needs to retain possession of this complex operation. What could possibly go wrong? Enter Ian Fletcher, former Head of Deliverance for the London 2012 Olympics. A man who’s got where he has because of a unique capacity to remain relentlessly positive – even when all available evidence suggests otherwise. From BAFTA winner John Morton (Twenty Twelve, W1A).

May 6, 2026: The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 10 x 30’ | Released 3x on Premiere, Then Weekly
Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.

May 11, 2026: I Literally Just Told You S3 | North America Premiere | 5 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Jimmy Carr (The Big Fat Quiz of the Year) presents a new gameshow with a unique twist – the contestants have to answer questions being written live as the show is being filmed

May 20, 2026: Howards End S1 | New to BritBox | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once | *US Only
Academy Award winning screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan brings a fresh take to E.M. Forster’s classic novel with an adaptation starring Matthew Macfadyen (Succession, Pride & Prejudice) and Hayley Atwell (Rivals, Paddington in Peru). Howards End is a portrait of two imaginative and life-loving sisters in Edwardian England as they develop relationships within both the upper and lower classes.

May 25, 2026: QI (W) S24 | North America Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | 14 x 30’ | Released All at Once
The nation’s most curious comedy quiz show is back. QI returns with Series W, promising another round of razor-sharp wit, unexpected facts and the very best in comedy talent. At the helm once again is Sandi Toksvig (No 73), joined by Alan Davies (Jonathan Creek) as they both lead a dazzling mix of first-time guests and returning favourites who wrestle with the Weird and Wonderful, dabble in Wordmongery, puzzle over Who, What, Why and unravel all manner of Whatnots.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:
Coming Soon: A Woman of Substance S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’
From servant’s quarters to business empire, Emma Harte’s (Brenda Blethyn, Vera) indomitable spirit propels her rise from poverty to riches, yearning for one unattainable love.

Coming Soon: Gone S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’
David Morrissey (Sherwood) and Eve Myles (Torchwood) star in this gripping drama. When his wife disappears, an inscrutably composed headmaster finds himself under mounting suspicion.

BBC Select May Listings:
May 1, 2026: The Real Spies Among Friends | Available in North America | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Uncovering the staggering extent of Kim Philby and his fellow traitors’ deception.

May 4, 2026: Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage Secret Child? | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Rob Rinder and Dr. Fern Riddell investigate scandal and rumor surrounding Queen Victoria.

May 5, 2026: The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Archaeology and politics collide as Egypt’s fight for independence shapes a fierce race to control its ancient past.

May 6, 2026: Mountains: Life Above the Clouds | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
An awe-inspiring journey to the three most iconic mountain ranges on the planet, the Rockies, Himalaya and Andes Mountains.

May 7, 2026: Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen | Available in Canada (already streaming in the US) | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry.

May 7, 2026: Scotland: 1000 Years of History | Available in North America | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
How did a tiny nation like Scotland have such an influence on shaping the world today?

May 8, 2026: Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
From tariffs to TikTok, the inside story of Trump vs Xi and the pivotal moments that have shaped a world-changing battle for power and influence.

May 14, 2026: Fake or Fortune S13 | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A team of experts employ detective skills and the latest forensic testing to investigate mysteries behind works of art.

May 14, 2026: How to Build a Dinosaur | Available in North America | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Dr. Alice Roberts discovers how scientists rebuild dinosaurs from incomplete fossils, revealing accurate skeletons, muscles, and even skin colour.

May 16, 2026: The Travel Show Vol. 8 | Available in North America | 8 x 25’ | Released Weekly
Explore new destinations around the globe with the latest travel stories and news.

May 21, 2026: Britain’s First Photo Album | Available in North America | 10 x 30’ | Released All at Once
John Sergeant retraces Victorian photographer Francis Frith’s 1860s quest to record Britain, revealing what has changed, endured or disappeared.

May 21, 2026: Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Dr. Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest using cutting-edge research that reveals Stonehenge’s oldest secret.

May 28, 2026: How the Victorian’s Built Britain S1 | Available in North America | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Travel the length and breadth of the country to find out how the Victorians built Britain.

May 28, 2026: Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Rob and Rylan head to India to seek out its incredible art, religion, culture, and history.
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BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

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BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “LUDWIG” SEASON TWO COMING TO BRITBOX

Today, BritBox released first look images for the second season of the acclaimed detective series Ludwig, starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, which will air later this year on BritBox. The photos feature a first preview of new series regulars Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford, who join the cast this season.

Picking up from the end of season one, master puzzle-setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor (David Mitchell) is now a Crime Scene Consultant, working alongside DCI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola), on ‘impossible’ crimes for the Cambridge Police Authority. No longer having to masquerade as his brother, he’s openly more ‘Ludwig’ than ever – brilliant at solving puzzles but hopeless at everything else. But John’s identical twin brother, James, is still missing, and now that he’s an official employee of the station, John is forbidden from using any police resources to look for his brother or uncover exactly what he was investigating. Of course, John won’t stop and neither will Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), John’s sister-in-law and wife of his missing brother James. A puzzle needs solving and a husband and father needs bringing home. One masquerade may have ended, but a new one has just begun.

Joining the cast as series regulars are Mark Bonnar (Dept. Q, Guilt) as newspaper editor Gareth Fisher, Sian Clifford (Fleabag, The Ballad of Wallis Island) as local MP, Joanne Kemper, Ben Ashenden (Deep Cover, Black Mirror) as DC Ethan Cole, and Rumi Sutton (After the Flood, Mutiny) as DC Caitlin Sullivan.

Returning cast include Dylan Hughes as Henry Betts-Taylor, Dorothy Atkinson as DCS Carol Shaw, Ralph Ineson as Chief Constable Ziegler, and Karl Pilkington as DI Matt Neville.

Ludwig is created and written by Mark Brotherhood and produced by Big Talk Studios (part of ITV Studios), in collaboration with That Mitchell and Webb Company. Season one of the binge-worthy comedy-drama is BritBox’s biggest scripted series launch to date.

Ludwig season two (6×60’) is a Big Talk Studios production in association with That Mitchell And Webb Company, in co-production with BritBox and ZDF, for the BBC. It is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also handles international distribution. The series was commissioned for BBC One and BBC iPlayer by Jon Petrie, BBC Director of Comedy. Season two is again written by Mark Brotherhood, and the directors are George Kane (episodes 1,2 & 3) and Stella Corradi (episodes 4, 5 & 6). The executive producers are Kenton Allen and Toby Welch for Big Talk Studios, Mark Brotherhood, David Mitchell, Kathryn O’Connor, Chris Sussman; Robert Schildhouse and Stephen Nye for BritBox; and Claus Wunn and Frank Seyberth for ZDF. The producer is Georgie Fallon, with Anya Wilson serving as co-producer. The Commissioning Editors for the BBC are Gregor Sharp and Roya Eslami.

The first season of Ludwig is available to stream on BritBox.

#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX CANADA APRIL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Returning for a compelling second season, After the Flood continues its tense exploration of a community shaped by tragedy, where new investigations unravel hidden truths and long-buried secrets come to light. The series – starring Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders), Matt Stokoe (Bodyguard) and Lorraine Ashbourne (Riot Women) – premieres April 23, 2026 on BritBox.

A Taste for Murder is a culinary-infused thriller set amid the sweeping landscapes of Capri, where beneath the surface of leisure and indulgence lies a far more sinister truth. Starring Warren Brown (Luther) and Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), the crime series premieres globally on BritBox April 7.

On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:
Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. With new episodes released every Monday, the weekly series is available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

March 30, 2026: 1×04: Leo Suter ON After A Few Guinness In Dublin
Michelle and Edith fill us in about their recent trip to New York before they’re joined by actor Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla) to talk about his role as the dashing gentleman inspector in new BritBox series Lynley. Leo shares how even the sexy scenes on TV aren’t as glamorous as they seem, his grueling lockdown workout for Vikings: Valhalla, and why he’s the only guy on set who can touch Lynley’s Jensen Interceptor car… and why he looks like a lovechild between Hugh Grant and Eric Bana.

April 6, 2026: 1×05: Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson ON a BAFTA-Winning Writing Partnership Formed In A Karaoke Bar
Edith and Michelle are joined by Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, co-creators of the BAFTA-winning, IFTA-winning gripping Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights, as they go deep on the origins and future of the show. Adam and Declan share how they got started as investigative journalists, discovering scripted drama as a vehicle to explore real stories from the streets of Belfast, the enduring influence of The Wire, and why they’re big believers in the optimism of Belfast.

STREAMING NOW: 1×01: Matthew Rhys ON Why Leach is 100 Times Hotter Than Columbo
Hosts Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins are joined by Emmy® winning actor Matthew Rhys (Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, The Americans). He reflects on his fondest memories from the set of Brothers & Sisters, shares what director Hiro Murai taught him about comedy while filming Widow’s Bay, and reveals his favourite on-screen portrayals of his native Wales.

STREAMING NOW: 1×02: Sally Wainwright and Rosalie Craig ON They’re All Wankers
Edith and Michelle sit down with award-winning writer and creator Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley) and actor Rosalie Craig (The Serpent Queen) for an unfiltered breakdown of BritBox’s new punk-rock drama Riot Women — and nothing is off limits. They share backstage stories, unpack Sally’s uncompromising attention to detail, and discuss how to properly smash up a car.

STREAMING NOW: 1×03: Mia McKenna-Bruce ON Really Wanting A Perm
Mia McKenna-Bruce (Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials) shares all about her role in BritBox’s new gripping drama The Lady and a very exciting glimpse into the set of The Beatles film, as well as hilarious stories about getting outwitted by a toddler, getting a therapist who understands the industry and how the best way to get into character is hypnotizing yourself..

ICYMI:

STREAMING NOW: The Lady S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The Lady charts the rise and fall of former royal dresser Jane Andrews (Mia McKenna-Bruce, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials), whose rags to riches fairy tale fell apart when she was convicted of murder. Once a young working-class girl from Grimsby, Jane answered an advertisement in the magazine The Lady and to the astonishment of her friends and family, became the Duchess of York’s dresser at Buckingham Palace. Moving amongst the highest social circles in Britain, Jane managed to secure a place in the upper-classes, only to lose her job with the Duchess after nine years of service. Still reeling from her fall from grace, Jane went on to meet charismatic businessman Thomas Cressman (Ed Speleers, You) and fell deeply in love. Soon cracks began to develop in the romance Jane had pinned all her hopes on, with disastrous consequences. The Lady finale premieres April 8 on BritBox.

BritBox April Listings:

The Royles return with the newlyweds Denise and Dave expecting their first baby. In most other respects, however, life is as mundane as ever – Jim sits in his armchair controlling the remote, and Denise lazes around the house whingeing about the problems of pregnancy. Barbara stoically holds everyone together, while teenage Anthony, the only moving part of the household, is dispatched to buy yet more cigarettes.

April 3, 2026: Pride and Prejudice (2005) | New to BritBox | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
In this adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley, Atonement) lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry. When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen, Stonehouse), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, Darcy’s overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship.

April 3, 2026: Emma (1996) | New to BritBox US* | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
In this adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakespeare in Love) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. Her latest “project” is Harriet Smith (Toni Collette, The Hours), an unpretentious debutant, while Emma herself receives the attentions of the dashing Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor, Staged). However, Emma’s attempts at matchmaking cause more problems than solutions and may ultimately jeopardize her own chance at love and happiness.

April 3, 2026: Becoming Jane (2007) | New to BritBox US* | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
Dramatised biography of the young Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables), revealing how her feisty character affected her romance with a young Irishman and how the experience came to have an influence on her writing. Whilst her parents hope for her to meet and settle with a wealthy husband of considerable social status, she much prefers a roguish Celt with whom she can match intellects and share repartee.

April 3, 2026: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) | New to BritBox CA* | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger, Chicago) is a busy journalist and singleton lost amid a sea of smug-marrieds in London. After vowing to abandon her many vices, Bridget turns over a new page by channeling her opinions and insecurities in a journal that becomes a hilarious chronicle of her misadventures. Soon, Bridget finds herself stuck in the sights of not one, but two men: her dashing boss Daniel (Hugh Grant, Love Actually), who thrives on bad behavior; and the brooding Mark (Colin Firth, The King’s Speech), who she despises but somehow can’t get away from.

April 3, 2026: Austenland (2013) | New to BritBox US* | 1 x 97’ | Released All at Once
Jane Hayes’s (Keri Russell, The Americans) adoration of all things Jane Austen is complicating her love life. Determined to be the heroine of her own story, Jane spends her life savings on a trip to Austenland, an eccentric resort where guests experience complete immersion in the Regency era. Armed with her bonnet, corset and needlepoint, Jane strives to avoid spinsterhood … but has a difficult time determining where fantasy ends and real life—and maybe even love—begins. Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) and Jane Seymour (Harry Wild) also star in this charming romantic comedy.

April 7, 2026: A Taste For Murder | Worldwide Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 6 x 45’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly
For connoisseur Detective Chief Inspector Joe Mottram (Warren Brown, Luther), the beautiful island of Capri was meant to be a place to grieve his deceased wife, reconnect with his troubled teenage daughter and get closer to his late wife’s Italian relatives. All he planned was a summer’s break and a chance to savor some delicious Italian produce. But Joe attracts murder cases like a wasp to a ripe peach and soon he finds himself involved in a case that is very close to home.

April 8, 2026: The Trial of Christine Keeler S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The Trial of Christine Keeler takes us behind the headlines to tell a human story about the sexual and cultural politics of one of the most revealing and iconic stories of modern times. At the centre of the storm was 19-year-old Christine Keeler (Sophie Cookson, The Confessions of Frannie Langton) – a young woman who the powerful, male-dominated establishment sought to silence and exploit, but who refused to play by their rules. Written by BAFTA award-winning novelist and screenwriter Amanda Coe (Apple Tree Yard) and directed by Andrea Harkin (The Girlfriend), this six-part drama takes a fresh look at one of the most infamous British stories: the chain of events in the 1960s that came to be known as the Profumo affair.

April 15, 2026: The Royle Family S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
The down-to-earth Royles – Jim (Ricky Tomlinson, Formula 51), Barbara (Sue Johnston, Downton Abbey) and their grown-up daughter Denise (Caroline Aherne, The Fast Show) – sit on the settee and put the world (or at least the street) to rights. Adolescent Anthony (Ralf Little, Death in Paradise) is affectionately bullied, while Denise’s fiance, Dave (Craig Cash, Early Doors), can be depended on to keep everybody smiling.

April 15, 2026: The Royle Family S2 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
The Royles return with the newlyweds Denise and Dave expecting their first baby. In most other respects, however, life is as mundane as ever – Jim sits in his armchair controlling the remote, and Denise lazes around the house whingeing about the problems of pregnancy. Barbara stoically holds everyone together, while teenage Anthony, the only moving part of the household, is dispatched to buy yet more cigarettes.

April 16, 2026: Silent Witness S29 | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive | 10 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The team of forensic pathologists and scientists face five more gripping cases – ranging from global politics to the more personal. As Nikki (Emilia Fox, Signora Volpe), Jack (David Caves, 15 Days), Harriet (Maggie Steed, Rivals) and Kit (Francesca Mills, Time Bandits) settle into their new lab – The Bowman Centre of Excellence, in Birmingham – their caseload remains as complex as ever. Investigations feature cutting-edge AI being weaponised to fuel racial tensions. A confession that reignites a case that swept the nation. An elderly gentleman found impaled by a screwdriver. Elsewhere, Jack faces a life-threatening predicament. And the death of a Chinese-British activist ignites complex international tensions.

April 21, 2026: Death in Paradise S15 | North America Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | 8 x 60’ | Released Weekly
Don Gilet (EastEnders) returns as Detective Inspector Mervin Wilson to confront a new set of mysteries on the beautiful island of Saint Marie. Still feeling like a fish out of water, DI Mervin Wilson continues to adjust to life on the island. The island agony aunt is poisoned by her own column, an academic is seemingly killed by a mythical sea monster, and a former hitman becomes the victim – of a hit. Meanwhile, a newly uncovered family connection brings more than Mervin bargained for.

April 23, 2026: After the Flood S2 | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The second series of After the Flood finds newly-promoted detective Jo Marshall (Sophie Rundle, Peaky Blinders) on the trail of a baffling murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances. Jo’s race to stop the killer will put her in opposition to dark, influential forces within the town, and ultimately take her on a much more personal investigation. One that will require her to operate in secret if she is to have any hope of rooting out the corruption that has blighted the town’s police force – and her own family – for decades.

April 29, 2026: Fawlty Towers S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Manic, arrogant, sycophantic and sadistic, Basil Fawlty (John Cleese, Monty Python and the Holy Grail) is a much put-upon, hard-working hotel manager whose life is plagued by dead guests, hotel inspectors and riff-raff. His biggest headache is his ‘little nest of vipers’ – nagging wife Sybil (Prunella Scales, Marple). Together they run their hotel, Fawlty Towers, with a little help from the unflappable Polly (Connie Booth, The Buccaneers), and hardly any help at all from Manuel (Andrew Sachs, Coronation Street), a trainee waiter from Barcelona with marginally more intelligence than a monkey. Fawlty Towers is a truly classic sitcom, in the grand tradition of British farce.

April 29, 2026: Fawlty Towers S2 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
The doors of Fawlty Towers open up for a second madcap series. Hotel manager Basil is still hampered at every turn by the hapless Manuel and his scathing wife Sybil. It’s almost possible to feel sorry for him, if it wasn’t for his appalling rudeness and incomparable incompetence. Testing Basil’s blood pressure in this series are the selectively deaf guest Mrs Richards who has lost a large amount of money, an abrasive American who wants a Waldorf Salad, and Manuel’s escaped pet hamster, which Basil is certain is actually a rat.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:
May 6, 2026: The Other Bennet Sister S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 10 x 30’
Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.

Summer 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’
From servant’s quarters to business empire, Emma Harte’s (Brenda Blethyn, Vera) indomitable spirit propels her rise from poverty to riches, yearning for one unattainable love.

BBC Select April Listings:
April 2, 2026: Art That Made Us | Available in the United States | 8 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The epic story of how significant works of art from Britain’s past have shaped the nation.

April 2, 2026: Phil Spencer’s Stately Homes S3 | Available in North America | 4 x 45’ | Released All at Once
Phil Spencer uncovers the human stories behind four of Britain’s finest country homes.

April 2, 2026: Expedition Killer Whale | Available in North America | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A team heads to Antarctica to study killer whales and witness their hunting behaviors.

April 9, 2026: Europe on the Edge with Katya Adler | United States Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Journalist Katya Adler travels around European countries to assess their political future.

April 9, 2026: Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb utilizes the private letters of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra to uncover their love story and tragic downfall.

April 9, 2026: How to Boost Your Brain Power | North America Premiere | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Is it possible to change and improve your brain? These expert insights show you how.

April 16, 2026: Inside the Rage Machine | United States Premiere | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
How social media algorithms sow division, with real world consequences.

April 16, 2026: Australia: 1000 Years of History | Available in North America | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
Australia’s defining historical moments, from aboriginal origins to today, are revealed.

April 16, 2026: Changing Planet I & II | Available in North America | 4 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A seven-year project to chart the changes faced by ecologically vulnerable locations.

April 22, 2026: Changing Planet III: Coral Special | Available in North America | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
The world’s most eminent coral scientists gather in The Maldives for an ambitious project.

April 23, 2026: Changing Planet IV: River Restoration Special | Available in North America | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A look at two world-leading projects designed to tackle the crises facing Earth’s rivers.

April 23, 2026: Winston Churchill | Available in North America | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A deep dive into the life of Britain’s legendary wartime prime minister Winston Churchill.

April 30, 2026: Lucy Worsley Investigates S2 | Available in North America | 4 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Lucy Worsley uncovers the shocking truth behind history’s most infamous mysteries.

April 30, 2026: Wild Mexico | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Mexico, a land full of surprising animals, colourful landscapes and wild environments.
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BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

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BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios – creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

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#FIRSTLOOK: BRITBOX UNVEIL SPRING 2026 SLATE | ON THE BRITBOX PODCAST NEW EPISODES

BRITBOX UNVEILS SPRING SLATE WITH THE LADY STARRING MIA MCKENNA-BRUCE; PREMIERES MARCH 18, 2026.

BAFTA-winner Mia McKenna-Bruce (Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials) stars in The Lady, a gripping new four-part royal drama inspired by true events. Produced by The Crown’s Left Bank Pictures, The Lady – promising scandal, ambition and dire consequences – premieres on BritBox March 18. Screeners and production notes available upon request.

BritBox and BBC Select are now united under BBC Studios’ Direct to Consumer division, with BritBox pleased to showcase BBC Select’s compelling slate of premium documentaries within its monthly listings. Among the upcoming highlights is Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos, premiering March 26. Despite her being the most photographed woman of all time, this documentary tells the story of her extraordinary reign through rarely seen pictures and fresh perspectives. BBC Select is available to North American audiences on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV and The Roku Channel, as well as BritBox Premier.

On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:
Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. The weekly series premieres March 9 and will be available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

March 9, 2026: Episode 1: Matthew Rhys
Hosts Edith Bowman and Michelle Collins are joined by Emmy® winning actor Matthew Rhys (Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, The Americans). He reflects on his fondest memories from the set of Brothers & Sisters, shares what director Hiro Murai taught him about comedy while filming Widow’s Bay, and reveals his favourite on-screen portrayals of his native Wales.

March 16, 2026: Episode 2: Sally Wainwright and Rosalie Craig
Hosts Michelle Collins and Edith Bowman sit down with Riot Women’s award-winning creator and writer Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax) alongside series star Rosalie Craig (The Hack, Moonflower Murders). They discuss how Rosalie so masterfully channeled her character’s fury and what drives Sally to consistently craft some of Britain’s most powerful stories.

March 23, 2026: Episode 3: Mia McKenna-Bruce
Michelle and Edith get loose with award-winning actress Mia McKenna-Bruce (Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, How to Have Sex) of BritBox’s new original drama, The Lady, inspired by a true story of royal scandal. She digs into what it took to portray infamous royal dresser Jane Andrews and commit to seemingly endless costume changes.

BritBox March Listings:
March 5, 2026: Hope Street S5 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 45’ | Released Weekly
Series five opens with a bang, when the Port Devine half-marathon is disrupted by a parked car exploding. Handsome new Police Constable – and ex-Ulster rugby player – Donal Gallagher (Cameron Cuffe, Krypton) is first on the scene. And when he meets the car’s owner, straight-talking GP Sasha Cookson (Jenn Murray, Brooklyn), sparks start flying. As the eight-part series continues, Inspector Eve Dunlop (Tara Lynne O’Neill, Derry Girls) wonders if her marriage is in trouble when her husband, Detective Luke Jackson (Marcus Onilude, Ted Lasso), is seen with another woman and discovers that best friend, Marlene (Kerri Quinn, Say Nothing), has been keeping secrets from her. It is going to be a testing time for Eve.

March 6, 2026: Mansfield Park (1999) | New to BritBox | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
A poor relation with a talent for writing and an independent wit, Fanny Price (Frances O’Connor, Mr. Selfridge) is sent to live on the estate of a rich uncle who promotes her marriage to an equally well-to-do neighbor, but Fanny proves to have a mind and a willful spirit of her own.

March 12, 2026: Mudtown S1 | BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 2x on Release, Then Weekly
Magistrate Claire Lewis Jones (Erin Richards, The Crown) faces dilemmas as her daughter’s friend faces charges and a criminal kingpin from her past resurfaces, entangling her family in a web of deceit that blurs the lines between justice and personal loyalties.

March 13, 2026: This Farming Life S8 | BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 12 x 60’ | Released Weekly
This dramatic, true-life series tells the stories of five very different farming families as they experience the joys and hardships that come from lives and livelihoods tied to the land.

March 18, 2026: The Lady S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released Weekly
The Lady charts the rise and fall of former royal dresser Jane Andrews (Mia McKenna-Bruce, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials), whose rags to riches fairy tale fell apart when she was convicted of murder. Once a young working-class girl from Grimsby, Jane answered an advertisement in the magazine The Lady and to the astonishment of her friends and family, became the Duchess of York’s dresser at Buckingham Palace. Moving amongst the highest social circles in Britain, Jane managed to secure a place in the upper-classes, only to lose her job with the Duchess after nine years of service. Still reeling from her fall from grace, Jane went on to meet charismatic businessman Thomas Cressman (Ed Speleers, You) and fell deeply in love. Soon cracks began to develop in the romance Jane had pinned all her hopes on, with disastrous consequences.

March 27, 2026: The Wrong Mans S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
The laughs come as fast as the thrills and spills in this action-packed comedy from Bafta and Tony award-winning actor and writer James Corden (Gavin & Stacey) and British Comedy Award winner Mathew Baynton (Murder Is Easy), heading a stellar international cast. Ordinary office workers Sam (Baynton) and Phil (Corden) find themselves unwittingly caught up in a deadly criminal conspiracy when Sam answers an abandoned mobile phone after witnessing an horrific car crash. Just by trying to do the right thing, Sam and Phil end up being kidnapped, framed for murder and dodging bullets while on the run from both the good and the bad guys. This is an unmissable comedy thriller about two friends in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong skills. Sam and Phil are The Wrong Mans.

March 27, 2026: The Wrong Mans S2 | New to BritBox | 4 x 30’ | Released All at Once
In this BAFTA-nominated comedy drama series, two dopey, well-intentioned co-workers accidentally become embroiled in a nasty conspiracy when they try to do the right thing. The action-packed comedy thriller returns, as our two hapless heroes Sam (Mathew Baynton, Murder Is Easy) and Phil (James Corden, Gavin & Stacey) embark on an international quest to prove once again they are The Wrong Mans.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:
April 7, 2026: A Taste For Murder S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, Worldwide Premiere | 6 x 45’ | Released 2x on Release, Then Weekly

For connoisseur Detective Chief Inspector Joe Mottram (Warren Brown, Luther), the beautiful island of Capri was meant to be a place to grieve his deceased wife, reconnect with his troubled teenage daughter and get closer to his late wife’s Italian relatives. All he planned was a summer’s break and a chance to savor some delicious Italian produce. But Joe attracts murder cases like a wasp to a ripe peach and soon he finds himself involved in a case that is very close to home.

Spring 2026: The Other Bennet Sister S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 10 x 30’
Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention.

Summer 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’
From servant’s quarters to business empire, Emma Harte’s (Brenda Blethyn, Vera) indomitable spirit propels her rise from poverty to riches, yearning for one unattainable love.

BBC Select March Listings:
March 5, 2026: Civilizations S1 | Available in North America | 9 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The blockbuster, millennia-spanning story of global art and its effect on humanity.

March 5, 2026: The Kim Kardashian Diamond Heist | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The true, incredible story of the heist targeting reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

March 5, 2026: Bargain Hunt S40 | Available in North America | 32 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Two teams of amateur collectors have an hour to find the best bargains to sell at auction.

March 12, 2026: Killer Kings S1 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Explore the lives of six formidable kings who have left their mark on the world.

March 12, 2026: Ireland: 1000 Years of History | Available in North America | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
An epic journey through Irish history from bloody rebellion to modern-day success.

March 12, 2026: Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives S1 | Available in North America | 4 x 40’ | Released All at Once
David Attenborough’s in-depth study of fossils, which give many clues to how life existed on pre-historic Earth.

March 19, 2026: Alexander Armstrong in India S1 | North America Premiere | 3 x 45’ | Released All at Once
Alexander Armstrong explores India’s history, traditions and its mixed fortunes.

March 19, 2026: The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | United States Premiere | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Russian soldiers & civilians film with us in secret, exposing horrific crimes & brutality.

March 19, 2026: Our Dementia Choir S1-2 | Available in North America | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Actor Vicky McClure puts together a dementia choir to help those with the condition.

March 26, 2026: Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos | United States Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In honour of Her Majesty’s incredible life and legacy, this series reveals rare photos and previously unseen family portraits that show a side of the Queen we rarely saw.

March 26, 2026: Natural World S9 | Available in North America | 5 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Experience extraordinary animal stories with the BBC’s flagship wildlife series.

March 26, 2026: Kingpins S1 | North America Premiere | 3 x 45’ | Released All at Once
Criminal organizations are carefully structured and brutally run. Ben Zand visits different crime groups and explores the role of the kingpin.