March on BritBox
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
