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

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

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

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

Last Updated on March 31, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson The UK may not be known for romance (“lie back and think of England”, anyone?), but clearly someone has figured it out, given that new baby Brits are born on a fairly regular basis.  More seriously, romantic British films have it all – gorgeous scenery, dashing but aloof male leads, and of course, the accents. Most of them, anyway. We've yet to see a great, sweep-you-off-your-feet British romance with a thick-accented Scouser in the leading male role (but we'd absolutely watch that if someone made it).  Phantom Thread Phantom Thread T ..read more

Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson April is nearly here, and Acorn TV has announced their April Acorn TV schedule – along with a brand new look and logo. Below, we take a look at what's coming in the month to come. It's also worth noting that they've announced a May 13 premiere date for the third season of Harry Wild, so if you're on the fence about keeping your subscription for the next month or two, that might be enough to tip the balance for some. Acorn TV's April 2024 Premiere Schedule… Continuing British TV Shows on Acorn TV in April 2024 Murdoch Mysteries, season 17 contin ..read more

Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson Many of us use Acorn TV and BritBox to watch British shows, but too many people overlook the shows available to stream on Amazon when you have a Prime Membership. Though they've moved a lot of the shows over to Freevee in recent years, they still have a number of good ones on offer. A couple quick notes on this list: Amazon doesn't always give you EVERY season of a show. For newer shows, the most recent series or two may be in exclusive contracts with other services. Please note: availability of any of the shows below can change at any time. A ..read more

Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson With two great spin-offs returning to the BritBox schedule in April, it seemed like a good time to take a look at some of the best spin-offs to come out of the British TV scene.  12 of the Best British TV Spin-Offs Ever Made The spin-offs below are in no particular order. Trying to rank them just wouldn't be fair (and it certainly wouldn't be easy).  Beyond Paradise Beyond Paradise  By now we've all learned not to get too attached to the detectives on Death in Paradise. If your favourite detective was DI Humphrey Goodman, however ..read more

Last Updated on March 17, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson April is almost here, and that means we have another great month of BritBox premieres to look forward to – including a new season of the Death in Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise.  Don't have a BritBox subscription? You can sign up HERE on their website or HERE on Amazon Video. Both options offer the same content, but some people find one or the other offers better compatibility with their devices or internet service provider. Sometimes, there's a brief delay for new shows to arrive on the Prime version of the channel – so if yo ..read more

Last Updated on March 15, 2024 by Stefanie Hutson BritBox and Acorn TV may be the best sources of British TV shows to stream in the US, but there are more than a dozen services that regularly offer new British programming.  For that reason, we like to make it a little easier each month by looking at which brand new shows are premiering across the major US streaming services. By that we mean only those shows which: Had their original UK premiere within the last year or so Are showing in the US for the first time on a streaming service. Prefer to see the comprehensive monthly premiere lis ..read more