BritBox Acquires Key BBC Studios Dramas
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BritBox Acquires Key BBC Studios Dramas – BritBox will be the new place for Australian audiences to view premieres of some of the biggest shows.
August 2024 on BritBox
5 July 2024
August 2024 on BritBox – highlights include Sister Boniface Mysteries, What Remains, Baptiste, Witness Number 3 and Operation Mincemeat.
July on BritBox
8 June 2024
July on BritBox – highlights include Grace, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Bloodlands and Conviction: The Case of Stephen Lawrence.
June on BritBox
6 May 2024
June on BritBox – highlights include Men Up, Here We Go, Without Sin and Endeavour. These titles and more streaming this June on BritBox.
May on BritBox
5 April 2024
May on BritBox – highlights include After the Flood, BAFTA TV Awards, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, McDonald & Dodds and Make It At Market.
April on BritBox
30 March 2024
April on BritBox – highlights include Tom Jones, Agatha Christie’s Marple, Agatha Christie’s Ordeal of Innocence, Sitting in Limbo, and Vera.
March on BritBox
24 February 2024
March on BritBox – highlights include Obituary, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans and Hullraisers. Streaming this February on BritBox.
February on BritBox
28 January 2024
February on BritBox – highlights include Three Little Birds, Professor T, Dalgleish and Rules of the Game. Streaming this February on BritBox.
January on BritBox
30 December 2023
January on BritBox – highlights for the month of January include Screw, Father Brown, Maryland and Ghosts. Available to stream on BritBox.
December on BritBox
2 December 2023
December on BritBox – highlights include Archie, Sister Boniface Mysteries, Stonemouth, Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie and Press.
November on BritBox
30 October 2023
November on BritBox – highlights for the month of November include Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Hope Street and The Great British Sewing Bee.
Archie on BritBox coming this December
19 October 2023
Archie on BritBox – release an enchanting first look of Jason Isaacs as Cary Grant in Archie, the four-part drama about the life of Hollywood’s leading man.
October on BritBox
30 September 2023
October on BritBox – highlights for the month of October include Payback, All Creatures Great and Small, Manhunt: The Night Stalker and Warren.
September on BritBox
26 August 2023
September on BritBox – highlights for the month of September include Kate & Koji, Our House, From Darkness and Five Daughters.
Passenger on BritBox unveils first look images
17 August 2023
Passenger on BritBox – ITVX, BritBox International and Northern Sister, release first look images for Passenger starring Bafta-winning actress Wunmi Mosaku.
The Tower on BritBox commissions third season
10 August 2023
The Tower on BritBox – Filming has begun on a third series of gripping crime thriller The Tower for ITV1. It is based on Kate London’s third novel.
August on BritBox
30 July 2023
August on BritBox – highlights for the month of August include The Tower, The Thief His Wife and the Canoe, Years & Years and Hinterland.
July on BritBox
1 July 2023
July on BritBox – highlights for the month of July include Six Four, The Curse and Digging for Britain. plus Vigil and PD James’ Death in Holy Orders.
June on BritBox
27 May 2023
June on BritBox – highlights for the month of June include The Hunt for Raoul Moat, DI Ray, Fat Friends, Tipping the Velvet and When Harvey Met Bob.
May on BritBox
29 April 2023
May on BritBox highlights include King Charles III: The Coronation, Arthur: A Life with the Royal Family, Make It At Market, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
April on BritBox
29 March 2023
April on BritBox highlights include Sister Boniface Mysteries, Grace and Ladhood. This April, Aussies can watch season returns of highly popular murder mysteries and crime dramas. From Australian premieres of highly anticipated series to land exclusively on BritBox, catch the very best of British ‘SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES’ SEASON 2, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE, BRITBOX ORIGINAL GENRE: MYSTERY DRAMA Highly popular Father Brown spin-off returns for another season Lorna Watson (The IT Crowd, The Wrong Door, Forget Me Not) returns as Sister Boniface of St Vincents Convent: a moped-riding, wine-making nun and part-time forensic scientist. The series is set in a cosy Cotswolds town during the 1960s and the police are rudimentary. The local townspeople rely on the charismatic Sister Boniface to solve the village’s crimes. If there’s evidence to be found, Sister Boniface will find it with a little help from the dashing DI Sam Gilliespie played by Max Brown (Downton Abbey, The Royals, The Tudors). Sister Boniface Mysteries is a heartwarming crime drama by the same creators behind Father Brown. Coming to BritBox from 6 April 2023. ‘GRACE’ SEASON 3, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIEREGENRE: CRIME DRAMA John Simm is back as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace John Simm (Life on Mars, Irvine Welsh’s Crime) stars as the tenacious, yet troubled, DS Roy Grace. This dark mystery series follows the hard working police officers of Brighton as they are tasked with complex crimes in the coastal town of Brighton. Grace is based on the best selling book series by award winning author, Peter James. The series is highly rated by reviewers s from the Guardian UK, The Telegraph and The Independent UK. Coming to BritBox from 20 April 2023. ‘LADHOOD’ SEASON 3, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: COMEDY BAFTA-nominated comedy returns for its final season Ladhood is a coming-of-age semi-autobiographical comedy from BAFTA-nominated comedian Liam Williams (Pls Like, Year Friends), who explores the roots of modern-day masculinity by delving into the memories of his own misspent adolescence. Coming to BritBox from 27 April 2023. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN APRIL 2023 – – IN DATE ORDER THE GREAT POTTERY THROWDOWN, SEASON 4, 4TH APRIL 2023 SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES, SEASON 2, 6TH APRIL 2023 HATTIE, FILM, 7TH APRIL 2023 MANHUNT: THE RAOUL MOAT STORY, DOCUMENTARY, 11TH APRIL 2023 GRACE, SEASON 3, 20TH APRIL 2023 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 10, 25TH APRIL 2023 LADHOOD, SEASON 3, 27TH APRIL 2023 About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
March on BritBox
25 February 2023
BritBox highlights for the month of March include The Confessions of Frannie Langton, The Cleaner, Vera, The Goodies and Father Brown. This March, Aussies can watch some of the most anticipated shows to come directly from the UK, with fresh content including new series premieres to all-time favourites, catch the best of British television exclusively on BritBox. ‘THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON’ SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, BRITBOX ORIGINAL, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: PERIOD DRAMA, CRIME Adapted from the award winning 2019 period drama novel written by Sara Collins In a haunting tale of forbidden love, slave turned servant Frannie Langton, played by Karla-Simone Spence (Gold Digger), travels from her Jamaican plantation to 1800s London where she finds herself accused of the brutal murder of her master and mistress. This gothic mystery is packed with twists and turns, all set in the dark-alleys of old London. Viewers will be hooked on the unique and well-crafted, in-depth story, filled with complexities and modern sensibilities. The Guardian UK scored the series a 4-star rating and noted that “Bridgerton fans will love The Confessions of Frannie Langton.” Also starring Patrick Martins (Redemption), Pooky Quesnel (W1A, The Guilty), Sophie Cookson (Gypsy, Kingsman) and Stephen Campbell-Moore (The History Boys, The Bank Job). Coming to BritBox from 8th March 2023. ‘THE CLEANER’ SEASON 2, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: COMEDY Greg Davies returns as a comedic crime scene cleaner Following the huge success of the first season launched in 2022, The Cleaner is back for a second season of dark comedy and celebrity guest appearances. BAFTA award winner Greg Davies (Inbetweeners, Taskmaster) plays Paul ‘Wicky’ Wickstead, a chatty crime scene cleaning technician. In his job, he encounters the most unusual characters, from people who knew the victims to the occasional murderer returning to the scene of crime. The hilarious crime comedy is based on the multi-award-winning German cult hit Der Tatortreiniger. The first season saw guest appearances from Helena Bonham Carter (Fight Club, Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables) ,and David Mitchell (Peep Show, Ambassadors). Coming to BritBox from 30th March 2023. ‘VERA’ SEASON 11, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA Watch the biggest collection of Vera in Australia only on BritBox DCI Vera Stanhope played by Brenda Belthyn (Pride & Prejudice, Secrets & Lies) returns with her notable wit and charm, leading a diligent team of detectives as they investigate six complex and murderous crimes set against the stunning coastal landscape of Northumberland. Coming to BritBox from 2nd March 2023. ‘THE GOODIES’ SEASON 2, 5-8, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: COMEDY More seasons added of BritBox’s most requested comedy BritBox is bringing more highly demanded seasons to its collection of The Goodies, with these new seasons being absent from Australian TV screens for many years. Cherished as Britain’s favourite sitcom throughout the 70s and 80s, The Goodies stars comedians Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, a hilarious trio who influenced many prominent Australian comedians of today. Together, the tight knit trio are not afraid to do what it takes, no matter the challenge or consequences. Follow the Goodies and their series of unique sketch comedy, ranging from topical and bizarre schemes to slapstick and musical performances as they practise their no limits motto “we do anything, anytime, anywhere.” Coming to BritBox from 16th March 2023. ‘FATHER BROWN’ SEASON 10, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, EXCLUSIVE BOXSET GENRE: DRAMA, MYSTERY BritBox is the only place to watch all seasons in Australia Set in the 1950s, Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Shakespeare in Love) is back as Father Brown with John Burton (Coronation Street) as Sergeant Goodfellow, solving baffling murders and crimes around the sleepy fictional village of Kembleford, located in Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds. Coming to BritBox from 23rd March 2023. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN MARCH 2023 – IN DATE ORDER VERA, SEASON 11, 2ND MARCH 2023 HAMPSTEAD, FILM, 3RD MARCH 2023 PENELOPE KEITH’S COASTAL VILLAGES, 7TH MARCH THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON, SEASON 1, 8TH MARCH 2023 SONG FOR MARION, FILM, 10TH MARCH 2023 SARAH BEENY’S NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY, SEASON 2, 14TH MARCH 2023 THE GOODIES, SEASONS 2,5-8, 16TH MARCH 2023 UNFORGOTTEN, SEASON 4, 17TH MARCH 2023 IS ANYBODY THERE?, FILM, 17TH MARCH 2023 HIGHLAND VET, SEASON 3, 21ST MARCH 2023 FATHER BROWN, SEASON 10, 23RD MARCH 2023 DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD, FILM, 24TH MARCH 2023 THE CLEANER, SEASON 2, 30TH MARCH 2023 AN INSPECTOR CALLS, MOVIE, 31ST MARCH About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
February on BritBox
28 January 2023
BritBox highlights for the month of February include Maxine and Avoidance. ‘MAXINE’ SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA The true story of a double murder that shocked the nation This three-part drama series follows the investigation of school assistant Maxine Carr and her caretaker fiancé Ian Huntley, who were imprisoned for the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. The events are retold through the eyes of Maxine, who provided a false alibi to cover the chilling murder. Starring Natalie Britton (Them) and upcoming talent Jemma Carlton. Coming to BritBox from 1st February 2023. ‘AVOIDANCE’ SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: COMEDY A hilarious outlook on being conflict avoidant BAFTA winning writer and comedian Romesh Ranganathan (Cinderella, The Ranganation) stars as Jonathan, a hapless anti-hero father with severe conflict-avoidance issues that drive his partner Claire to break up with him. Jonathan briefly moves in with his sister and her wife while he seeks to deal with confrontation and change for the sake of his son. Coming to BritBox on 10th February 2023. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN FEBRUARY 2023 – IN DATE ORDER MAXINE, SERIES, 1ST FEBRUARY 2023 TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES, SERIES, 3RD FEBRUARY 2023 SUNSHINE ON LEITH, FILM, 3RD FEBRUARY 2023 RICK STEIN’S CORNWALL, SERIES, 7TH FEBRUARY 2023 DEATH IN PARADISE, SEASON 10, 8TH FEBRUARY 2023 AVOIDANCE, SEASON 1, 10TH FEBRUARY 2023 THE INVISIBLE WOMAN, FILM, 10TH FEBRUARY 2023 FATHER BROWN, SEASON 9, 15TH FEBRUARY 2023 OUR COPS IN THE NORTH, SEASONS 1-2, 16TH FEBRUARY 2023 FINDING YOUR FEET, FILM, 17TH FEBRUARY 2023 EE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS 2023, LIVE & VIDEO ON DEMAND, 20TH FEBRUARY 2023 PENELOPE KEITH’S HIDDEN VILLAGES, SEASONS 1-3, 21ST FEBRUARY 2023 SILENT WITNESS, SEASONS 18-20, 23rd February 2023 PRIDE, DOCUMENTARY, 24TH FEBRUARY 2023 DISCOVERING BRITAIN, DOCUMENTARY, 28TH FEBRUARY 2023 About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
January on BritBox
31 December 2022
BritBox highlights for the month of January include Stonehouse, Professor T, Martin Compston’s Scottish Fling and Here We Go. ‘STONEHOUSE’ SERIES, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE, BRITBOX ORIGINAL GENRE: DRAMA The disgraced British politician who faked his own death and fled to Melbourne Matthew MacFadyen (Succession, Pride and Prejudice) stars in this three-part drama, based on the true extraordinary rise and fall of MP John Stonehouse. As a high-flying member of Harold Wilson’s Labour government and a seemingly devoted family man, Stonehouse’s picture perfect life gets out of control in the early 1970s amid rumours of fraud and espionage. This fascinating true story documents how the infamous politician faked his own death, leaving behind his loving wife and children. Also starring Keeley Hawes (The Durrells, Spooks) and Kevin McNally (Doctor Who, Pirates of the Caribbean). Coming to BritBox on 17 January 2023. ‘PROFESSOR T’ SEASON 2, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: DRAMA, MYSTERY Ben Miller as Professor T returns after the huge success of season one Professor Jasper Tempest, a genius Cambridge University criminologist with OCD and an overbearing mother, returns to Britbox to assist police with mysterious criminal cases. The dark comedy crime series keeps viewers on the edge of their seat as puzzling crimes are uncovered while also delving into the professor’s deeply troubled childhood. Audiences are invited to explore the quirks of Ben Miller (Death In Paradise, Bridgerton), Frances de la Tour (The History Boys, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and Emma Naomi (The Trial of Christine Keeler, Bridgerton). Coming to BritBox on 5 January 2023 ‘MARTIN COMPSTON’S SCOTTISH FLING’ SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: LIFESTYLE An unforgettable road trip explores Line of Duty star Martin Compston’s special love for Scotland Martin Compston (Line of Duty, Traces) embarks on a road trip around his beloved home country of Scotland with his pal and local television personality Phil McHugh. The six-part travel series showcases what makes modern Scotland great and the different ways people can experience the great outdoors. As Compston and McHugh wander off the beaten track, they reveal the endearing qualities of contemporary Scotland with guest appearances from unique locals and famous friends. Coming to BritBox from 10 January 2023. ‘HERE WE GO’ SEASON 1, EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: SITCOM A comedic insight into dysfunctional family life created by comedian Tom Basden Through his camera, Sam Jessop documents his family’s highs and lows as they navigate life’s everyday challenges. Although nothing ever quite goes to plan for the Jessops, their indomitable spirit sees them find moments of unexpected delight despite disappointment and disaster. The relatable comedy stars Alison Steedman (Gavin and Stacey, Pride and Prejudice, Hold the Sunset), Tom Basden (W1A, The Wrong Mans), and Jim Howick (Ghosts, Broadchurch). This hilarious insight into family dysfunction received a 5-star rating from the Telegraph UK for being a “comic masterpiece.” Coming to BritBox on 12 January 2023. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN JANUARY 2023 – IN DATE ORDER DOCTOR WHO – NEW YEAR’S 2022 THE EVE OF THE DALEKS, SPECIAL, 2ND JANUARY 2023 PROFESSOR T, SEASON 2, 5TH JANUARY 2023 COALITION, FILM, 6TH JANUARY 2023 MARTIN COMPSTON’S SCOTTISH FLING, SERIES, 10TH JANUARY 2023 HERE WE GO, SERIES, 12TH JANUARY 2023 MO, FILM, 13 JANUARY 2023 THE LARKINS CHRISTMAS, SPECIAL, 16TH JANUARY 2023 STONEHOUSE, SERIES, TV, 17TH JANUARY 2023 MURDER IN SURBURIA, SEASON 1, 20TH JANUARY 2023 BRITAIN’S POSHEST FARM SHOPS, SERIES, 24TH JANUARY 2023 GRANTCHESTER, SEASON 6, 25TH JANUARY 2023 About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
December on BritBox
29 November 2022
BritBox highlights for the month of December include A Spy Among Friends, The Shakespeare and Hathaway Christmas Special and The Cleaner Christmas Special. ‘A SPY AMONG FRIENDS’ SEASON 1, NEW & EXCLUSIVE BRITBOX ORIGINAL, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: DRAMA The most anticipated spy series based on real events comes to BritBox Australia The first-ever screen adaptation of the New York Times best-selling book written by Ben Macintyre about true story of Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby, two British spies and lifelong friends. Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history. This is a story of intimate duplicity; of loyalty, trust and treachery. Philby’s deeply personal betrayal, uncovered at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the gutting of British and American Intelligence. The period spy drama recounts incredible secret agent stories from the Cold War and sheds light on the origins of deceptive tactics that special forces and intelligence organisations still use to this day. Anchored by an outstanding cast of Damien Lewis (Homeland, Billions), Guy Pearce (Jack Irish, Mare of Easttown) and Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland, Line of Duty) who bring to life the story of friendship and betrayal during the Cold War. Enjoy the new six-part series directed by BAFTA winner Nick Murphy (The Awakening, Blood) and written by Alexander Cary (Homeland, Lie To Me, In Plain Sight). Coming to BritBox on 9 December 2022. BRITBOX REVEALS 12 NEW SERIES JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS It’s time to deck the halls with your British television favourites! BritBox is getting into the festive spirit bringing Australians a very merry Britmas for the second year in a row. Aussies will be gifted a new series every day for 12 days in the lead up to Christmas. British telly lovers can feast their eyes on The Larkins, Unforgiven and Cambridge Spies, and Line of Duty fans should add Bloodlands to their watchlist. Plus Christmas specials from popular 2022 series, The Cleaner as well as Shakespeare and Hathaway. The fun will continue through to Boxing Day, where Aussies will enjoy BritBox’s throwback treat of Heartbeat. THE LARKINS, SERIES, 13TH DECEMBER, 2022 UNFORGIVEN, SERIES, 14TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE FORSYTE SAGA, SEASONS 1-2, 15TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE GUILTY, SERIES, 16TH DECEMBER, 2022 HOLD THE SUNSET, SEASONS 1-2, 17TH DECEMBER, 2022 FLEMING: THE MAN WHO WOULD BE BOND, SERIES, 18TH DECEMBER, 2022 DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY, SERIES, 19TH DECEMBER, 2022 ONE OF US, SERIES, 20TH DECEMBER, 2022 STAG, SERIES, 21ST DECEMBER, 2022 CAMBRIDGE SPIES, SERIES, 22ND DECEMBER, 2022 LIFE OF CRIME, SERIES, 23RD DECEMBER, 2022 WUTHERING HEIGHTS, SERIES, 24TH DECEMBER, 2022 CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS ‘SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2022’ SPECIAL, EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: COMEDY, CRIME DRAMA Small town investigators Lu and Frank return for a Christmas mystery Oddball detective couple, Frank and Lu, are hired to unmask the ‘Voice in the Dark’ who threatens to destroy Wintermas, the town’s Christmas festival. While the couple are focused on saving Wintermas, Frank’s young assistant, Sebastian, is entrusted with his first solo case. Starring Mark Benton (Northern Lights, The Second Coming), Jo Joyner (Eastenders, Ackley Bridge) and Patrick Walshe McBride (Lake of Death, Between Departures). Coming to BritBox from 2 December 2022. ‘THE CLEANER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL’ SPECIAL, EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE GENRE: COMEDY The sitcom’s special stars BAFTA winner Greg Davies (Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners) as the cleaner who comedically observes each crime scene with a handful of extra suspicious guest stars. Coming to BritBox on 26 December 2022. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN DECEMBER 2022 – IN DATE ORDER BLOODLANDS, SEASON 1, 1ST DECEMBER, 2022 SHAKESPEARE AND HATHAWAY, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, 2ND DECEMBER, 2022 GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, SEASON 7, 2ND DECEMBER, 2022 A SPY AMONG FRIENDS, SERIES, 9 DECEMBER, 2022 THE THIRTEENTH TALE, FILM, 8TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE LARKINS, SERIES, 13TH DECEMBER, 2022 UNFORGIVEN, SERIES, 14TH DECEMBER, 2022 SANDI TOKSVIG’S MINIATURE CHRISTMAS, SPECIAL, 14TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE FORSYTE SAGA, SEASONS 1-2, 15TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE GUILTY, SERIES, 16TH DECEMBER, 2022 HOLD THE SUNSET, SEASONS 1-2, 17TH DECEMBER, 2022 FLEMING: THE MAN WHO WOULD BE BOND, SERIES, 18TH DECEMBER, 2022 DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY, SERIES, 19TH DECEMBER, 2022 ONE OF US, SERIES, 20TH DECEMBER, 2022 STAG, SERIES, 21ST DECEMBER, 2022 CAMBRIDGE SPIES, SERIES, 22ND DECEMBER, 2022 LIFE OF CRIME, SERIES, 23RD DECEMBER, 2022 WUTHERING HEIGHTS, SERIES, 24TH DECEMBER, 2022 THE CLEANER, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, 26 DECEMBER, 2022 HEARTBEAT, SEASONS 1-4, 26TH DECEMBER, 2022 GHOSTS, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, SEASON 3, TBC DATE About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
BritBox to launch on Amazon’s Prime Video channels in Australia
1 November 2022
Prime subscribers will gain access to the add-on subscription on BritBox from 1 November 2022, for an additional monthly fee of $8.99AUD, with a seven-day free trial and cancellation anytime.
November on BritBox
29 October 2022
BritBox highlights for the month of November include Shetland, Ghosts, Endeavor and Doctor Who SHETLAND SEASON 6, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA Popular Scottish murder mystery returns to solve crimes for its sixth season Detective Jimmy Perez, Douglas Henshall (In Plain Sight), is back for another season of crime solving starting with an investigation into the murder of a prominent local figure that has devasted the community. As Perez and his team begin to discover several unexpected suspects, their investigation takes a sinister turn. This season will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a season finale that will leave you stunned, devastated, and begging for more. Also starring Alison O’Donnell (Pet Sematary, Holby City), Steven Robertson (Harlots, Doctor Who) and Mark Bonnar (Line of Duty, Unforgotten). Coming to BritBox from 24 November 2022. ENDEAVOUR SEASON 8, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA Beloved detective Endeavour Morse solves crimes while battling his past The Inspector Morse prequel returns for its eighth season starring Shaun Evans (Vigil, Cashback) as young Endeavour Morse and Roger Allam (Murder in Provence, V for Vendetta) as DI Fred Thursday. Still reeling from the aftermath of the Towpath Killer, Detective Morse and his CID team are tasked with investigating suspected IRA retaliations, the murder of a local cabbie, and one peculiar death that places the team in danger. Coming to BritBox on 3 November 2022. DOCTOR WHO SEASON 13, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: SCI-FI DRAMA The Doctor and her companions fight to stop a universe-ending anomaly Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch, Attack the Block) returns for her third and final season as the Thirteenth Doctor. This series follows The Doctor and her companions as they tackle a universe-ending anomaly called the “Flux”. As they fight to stop the anomaly as it grows more dangerous each day, the team must also battle old and new enemies, with the Doctor forced to face secrets from her complex past. Also starring Mandip Gill (On Air, Suspicion) and John Bishop (Little Crackers, Accused). Coming to BritBox on 23 November 2022. GHOSTS SEASON 3, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: COMEDY This BAFTA nominated series spooky comedy returns with another hauntingly good season Owners of a dilapidated property, Alison and Mike are hilariously haunted by its paranormal residents. This latest series sees Alison and Mike working hard to bring their new guest house dreams to life. But when an unexpected visitor arrives at Button House with a shattering revelation, Alison questions everything she thought she knew. The resident ghosts react with varying degrees of fear, mistrust, and – in some cases – delight. Meanwhile, Mike is more intent than ever to put Button House on the map. Written and created by the stars of ‘Horrible Histories’. Coming to BritBox on 10 November 2022. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN NOVEMBER 2022 – IN DATE ORDER MARY BERRY CLASSIC, SERIES, 1ST NOVEMBER, 2022 ENDEAVOUR, SEASON 8, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2022 GHOSTS, SEASON 3, 10TH NOVEMBER, 2022 DYNASTIES: THE WINDSORS, 14 NOVEMBER 2022 MURDER 24/7, SERIES, 17 NOVEMBER 2022 DOCTOR WHO, SEASON 13, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2022 SHETLAND, SEASON 6, 24TH NOVEMBER, 2022 KRISTIE’S HANDMADE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, 28 NOVEMBER 2022 About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, Chromecast, Apple TV (4th gen and newer), Fire TV, Android TVs, Sony TVs, Hisense TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Telstra TV, and Fetch. For more information on BritBox or to claim your 7 day free trial, visit www.britbox.com
October on BritBox
21 September 2022
BritBox highlights for the month of October include Karen Pirie, Ridley, The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge, All Creatures Great & Small, Annika and Out of Her Mind. KAREN PIRIE SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME Based on bestselling Scottish author Val McDermid’s first Karen Pirie novel Featuring a renowned cast, Karen Pirie is a new crime drama miniseries that sees cold cases re-examined under new forensic scrutiny. The unsolved murder of a barmaid becomes the subject of a popular true crime podcast and young Detective Sergeant Karen Pirie is tasked with solving the 1995 case. During her review, she uncovers flaws in the original investigation. Watch the new series starring Lauren Lyle (Outlander, Vigil), Chris Jenks (Sex Education); created by the makers of Line of Duty (World Productions); based on the first novel of the bestselling book series, The Distant Echo, by acclaimed author Val McDermid; and adapted by Emer Kenny (The Curse, Father Brown). Watch it weekly on BritBox from 13 October 2022. RIDLEY SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar stars as a troubled ex-cop Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty) plays retired Detective Alex Ridley who is lured back to the service as a consultant when his former protégée asks for his help cracking a complex murder case. Also starring Bronagh Waugh (The Suspect, Unforgotten, The Fall) and Georgie Glenn (Call the Midwife); and produced by the writer behind Vera, Shakespeare & Hathaway, Casualty and Father Brown. Coming to BritBox from 1 October 2022. THE GREAT BIG TINY DESIGN CHALLENGE SEASON 1, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: LIFESTYLE Amateur crafters put their miniature making skills to the test Self-confessed collector and miniatures enthusiast Sandi Toksvig (QI, The Great British Bake Off) hosts this amateur crafters competition where 10 contestants from across Britain are challenged with renovating an entire derelict mansion into a fantasy home. The catch – it’s all miniature. Over eight episodes, the crafters work in teams to tackle the house room by room, with each room having to be fully furnished in a different and stunning interior design theme. Whether it be tiny tables, toilets, curtains or food, all of the contents made for the house must be shrunk down to a twelfth of their usual size. Only when the mini mansion is complete can one person be crowned champion of the Great Big Tiny Design Challenge. Coming to BritBox on 11 October 2022. ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL SEASON 3, NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX GENRE: DRAMA BritBox’s most requested and popular cosy drama returns Wedding bells chime and animal ailments aplenty, the latest season of All Creatures Great and Small is packed with heartwarming tales. This highly popular revival of the original 1970s series depicts charming stories of a rural veterinary practice set in 1930s countryside Yorkshire, and based on the true anecdotes from famous veterinarian, James Herriot. Starring Nicholas Ralph (The Most Reluctant Convert, The Devil’s Light), Rachel Shenton (Switched at Birth, The Silent Child, White Gold), Anna Madeley (In Bruges, Anatomy of a Scandal, Deadwater Fell) and Callum Woodhouse (The Durrells, Cold Feet). Watch it weekly on BritBox from 25 October 2022. ANNIKA SEASON 1, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: CRIME DRAMA A female detective is set to solve murders that take place in Scotland’s waterways A gritty crime drama following Detective Inspector Annika Strandhed played by Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Last Tango in Halifax) who investigates cryptic crimes and mysterious murders that wash up on Scotland shores. Viewers are given an inside look into Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit as Strandhed solves complex cases, navigates being a working mum with a teenage daughter, and wryly breaks the fourth wall. Also starring Jamie Sives (Irvine Welsh’s Crime, Guilt), Annika has received a 4-star rating from The Guardian UK. Watch it on BritBox from 27 October 2022. OUT OF HER MIND SEASON 1, NEW TO BRITBOX GENRE: COMEDY SITCOM A quirky comedy on surviving heartbreak, rejection and family drama This cynical comedy follows a fictionalised Sara Pascoe (W1A, Twenty Twelve) as she tries to navigate her life after being left at the altar. This eccentric sitcom tackles her dysfunctional relationships with family, marriage and romance through her bleak view of love in the 21st century. Out Of Her Mind comes highly rated, with 4-star reviews from The Times UK and The Telegraph UK. Written by and starring one of the UK’s leading comedians, Sara Pascoe, the show also stars Juliet Stevenson (Truly Madly Deeply, Bend it Like Beckham) and Fiona Button (The Split, Grantchester). Watch it on BritBox from 6 October 2022. COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN OCTOBER 2022 – IN DATE ORDER RIDLEY, SEASON ONE, 1ST OCTOBER 2022 SARAH BEENY’S NEW LIFE IN THE COUNTRY, SEASON ONE, 4TH OCTOBER 2022 OUT OF HER MIND, SEASON ONE, 6TH OCTOBER, 2022 BREXIT: THE UNCIVIL WAR, FILM, 7TH OCTOBER 2022 THE GREAT BIG TINY DESIGN CHALLENGE, SEASON ONE, 11TH OCTOBER, 20222 KAREN PIRIE, SERIES, 13TH OCTOBER, 2022 THE NIGHT WATCH, FLM, 14TH OCTOBER, 2022 CODE BLUE: MURDER, SERIES, 18TH OCTOBER, 2022 DOORS OPEN, FILM, 21ST OCTOBER, 2022 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SEASON 3, 25TH OCTOBER, 2022 ANNIKA, SEASON ONE, 27TH OCTOBER, 2022 VENDETTA FOR THE SAINT, FILM, 28TH OCTOBER, 2022 About BritBox BritBox is a digital video subscription service created by the BBC and ITV which has launched in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa and the Nordics. The service brings the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place for $8.99 a month. BritBox in Australia features the largest streaming collection of British drama and comedy on demand, as well as exclusive and premiere titles and brand new commissions for British production companies specifically created for BritBox. BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that will enable viewers to easily find programs they know and discover new favourites via web,