October 2025 on BritBox – highlights include Karen Pirie, Catherine the Great, Planet Earth II, Windsor Castle and Secret World of Guide Dogs with Martin Clunes.
This October brings unmissable dramas to the bigger and better BritBox. The hit crime series Karen Pirie returns for a highly anticipated second season, with Lauren Lyle as the razor-sharp detective cracking chilling cold cases.
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren takes the throne in four-part mini series Catherine the Great, portraying the monarch who redefined Russia’s power.
David Attenborough returns for Planet Earth II, capturing breathtaking wildlife and intimate encounters across the planet’s most extreme habitats. Windsor Castle, a documentary series traces 80 years of life inside the royal residence through archive material, interviews, and dramatic recreations.
Also Martin Clunes fronts a heartwarming documentary following his adoption of a retired guide dog.
KAREN PIRIE – SEASON 2
NEW AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX
GENRE: CRIME DRAMA
3 x 120’ EPISODES
Karen Pirie returns to tackle a historic murder after a true crime podcast sparks fresh interest.
Lauren Lyle (Outlander, Vigil) reprises her role as the sharp and unflinching Detective Sergeant Karen Pirie in this critically acclaimed crime drama based on Val McDermid’s best-selling novels.
Season two sees DS Pirie tackling a new historical murder investigation when the remains of a missing teenager are discovered in the Highlands, reigniting a decades-old mystery. As she digs into the past, Karen must confront buried secrets, local legends, and a community reluctant to relive its darkest hour, all while navigating the pressures of a high-profile case and her own rising reputation.
Starring Lauren Lyle (Outlander, Vigil), Emer Kenny (EastEnders, Father Brown), Chris Jenks (Sex Education, Vigil), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher: Blood Origin), and Ariyon Bakare (Doctor Who, Death in Paradise)
Streaming exclusively on BritBox from October 10th, 2025
CATHERINE THE GREAT – SEASON 1
NEW TO BRITBOX
GENRE: HISTORICAL DRAMA
4 x 60’ EPISODES
A look at Catherine the Great’s reign and love affair amid scandal, war, and politics.
Helen Mirren (The Queen, Prime Suspect) leads as the powerful and politically shrewd Catherine the Great in this critically acclaimed four-part miniseries. Set during the final years of her reign, the series follows Catherine’s passionate and complex relationship with military leader Grigory Potemkin (Jason Clarke) as the two navigate scandal, war, and the ruthless politics of the Russian court.
With sweeping cinematography and opulent production design, Catherine the Great explores the legacy of a woman who defied convention and reshaped an empire.
Starring Helen Mirren (The Queen, Prime Suspect), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Rory Kinnear (Years and Years), Gina McKee (Bodyguard, Notting Hill), Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge!, Rake), and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things, C.B. Strike)
Streaming on BritBox from October 22nd, 2025
PLANET EARTH II
NEW TO BRITBOX
GENRE: DOCUMENTARY
6 x 50’ EPISODES
Sir David Attenborough narrates this landmark series, revealing the wonders of wildlife in Earth’s most extreme environments
From remote islands and towering mountains to bustling cities and arid deserts, Planet Earth II captures the drama and beauty of the natural world with breathtaking cinematography and cutting-edge technology.
Narrated by iconic British host David Attenborough (Life on Earth), each episode immerses viewers in the lives of extraordinary animals, revealing their struggles, triumphs, and surprising behaviours in stunning detail. Featuring a stirring score by Hans Zimmer and produced by the BBC Natural History Unit, this six-part series redefines wildlife storytelling and celebrates the planet’s resilience and wonder.
Narrated by David Attenborough (The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet)
Streaming on BritBox from October 7th, 2025
WINDSOR CASTLE
NEW TO BRITBOX
GENRE: DOCUMENTARY6 x 45’ EPISODES
Discover the secrets of Britain’s most iconic royal residence in this revealing documentary series.
Renowned as a royal residence, Windsor Castle stands as one of the most iconic landmarks globally and continues to serve as the official home of King Charles. Raksha Dave (The Vikings), JJ Chalmers (Dunkirk: Mission Impossible), and Xand van Tulleken (Operation Ouch!) guide viewers through the working palace, drawing on archives, artefacts, and expert insights.
In this six-part series, the trio explores the castle’s fascinating past. From the Tudors to the present day, each episode uncovers the stories of a different royal dynasty and the enduring traditions that still shape life at Windsor Castle.
Presented by Raksha Dave (The Vikings, Pompei’s Final Hours), JJ Chalmers (Dunkirk: Mission Impossible), and Xand van Tulleken (Operation Ouch!)
Streaming on BritBox from October 28th, 2025
SECRET WORLD OF GUIDE DOGS WITH MARTIN CLUNES
NEW TO BRITBOX
GENRE: DOCUMENTARY 1 X 60’ EPISODE
Showcasing the heartwarming history of guide dogs in Britain.
Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Manhunt, Out There) adopts retired guide dog Laura from blind fitness guru Jaina Mistry. While she hunts for a replacement, Martin discovers how great guide dogs are created, from the first four guide dogs ever in 1931 to how the process works now at Britain’s best-loved charity.
Getting each dog ready for the daunting role is a serious and challenging responsibility and this film follows all of the ups and downs along the way.
Presenter Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Manhunt, Out There)Streaming on BritBox from October 14th, 2025d
LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN OCTOBER 2025 – IN DATE ORDER
PLANET EARTH II, OCTOBER 7TH 2025
KAREN PIRIE S2, OCTOBER 10TH 2025
THE SECRET WORLD OF GUIDE DOGS WITH MARTIN CLUNES, OCTOBER 14TH 2025
THE RELUCTANT LANDLORD S1 & S2, OCTOBER 16TH 2025
SECRETS OF SKIN, OCTOBER 21ST 2025
CATHERINE THE GREAT S1, OCTOBER 22ND 2025
WINDSOR CASTLE, OCTOBER 28TH 2025
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