February brings the premieres of 29 titles from the UK and Canada to the US and beyond, plus the debut of a special concert on public TV stations.
For updates about shows from the UK, Canada, and Ireland added to US linear TV and streaming channels throughout the month, see the British TV Viewing Guide.
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NATIONAL PREMIERES
Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch: Seasons 1-2 (UK)
In this docuseries, journalist and broadcaster Afua Hirsch (African Renaissance) travels across Africa to meet a broad scope of young creatives who are pushing forward and reinventing the culture in Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco. It is a side of Africa not often highlighted by the media, so Afua’s mission is to introduce artists on their own terms and in their own voice. In each country, Afua asks what it means to be a cultural creator in a fast-changing society with rapidly growing industries, such as new art forms in Morocco and music production in Nigeria.
Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch: Seasons 1-2 premieres in the US as a six-episode binge on Thursday, February 1, exclusively on BritBox.
Three Little Birds (UK)
Written by Sir Lenny Henry (Chef!, Broadchurch, The Long Song), this life-affirming drama is inspired by his mother’s stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain, which became her lifelong home and where she raised her family. The six-part drama narrates the adventures of gregarious sisters Leah (Rochelle Neil, The Nevers) and Chantrelle (Saffron Coomber, Small Axe), who hail from St Anne’s district in Jamaica, and their virtuous, bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna (Yazmin Belo, What Just happened?) as they board a cruise ship heading for a new life in Great Britain.
Three Little Birds premieres in North America with three episodes on Thursday, February 1, exclusively on BritBox, followed by the final three episodes on February 8.
Henry IX (UK)
This comedy series tells a classic story of a forty-something man suffering a mid-life crisis and looking to escape from his current situation — the twist being that this particular man is the King of England (technically Great Britain and the Commonwealth). Set in the fictional, contemporary court of King Henry IX, the show sees Henry (Charles Edwards, Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, The Crown, Under the Vines) struggle to make changes to his life in the face of centuries of tradition and a Royal household who are fairly sure they have his best (and if not, then certainly their own) best interests at heart.
Costars include Sally Phillips (Smack the Pony), Colin Salmon (No Offence), Gina Bellman (Leverage), Annette Crosbie (One Foot in the Grave), Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge), and Don Warrington (Death in Paradise). Henry IX premieres in the US and Canada as a three-episode binge on Monday, February 5, on Acorn TV.
Bad Education: Season 5 (UK)
This Jack Whitehall-created comedy series returns for a fifth season, which sees the new generation of Class K returning to Abbey Grove, including glamorous gossip Usma (Asha Hassan, Rocks), wannabe roadman Inchez (Anthony J Abraham, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), dimwitted Harrison (Bobby Johnson, Masters of the Air), clueless slacktivist Jinx (Laura Marcus, Silent Witness), eccentric Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Lockwood & Co.), and energetic hustler Blessing (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers) — all under the watchful eye of terrifying headteacher Hoburn (Vicki Pepperdine, Getting On).
Bad Education: Season 5 premieres in North America as a seven-episode binge on Wednesday, February 7, exclusively on BritBox.
Black Is the New Black (UK)
This four-part docuseries sees exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, science, and more, sharing their insights into being Black and British today, how they got where they are, and thoughts on what the future holds. Featuring supermodel Naomi Campbell and actors Thandiwe Newton (Westworld), David Harewood (Supergirl), and Lenny Henry (Three Little Birds), Black Is the New Black premieres in North America on Wednesday, February 7, exclusively on BritBox.
Nova: Easter Island Origins (UK)
This episode of PBS’s Nova centers on the Moai, the giant stone heads of Easter Island, which have inspired theories for centuries. Now, new research reveals intriguing evidence of the origins and inspirations of the ancient Rapanui people who created the iconic monoliths. Nova: Easter Island Origins premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 7, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
One Day (UK)
Based on One Day, the international best-selling novel by David Nicholls, this limited series tells the decades-spanning love story of Emma Morley (Ambika Mod, This Is Going to Hurt, I Hate Suzie) and Dexter Mayhew (Leo Woodall, The White Lotus, The Citadel). On July 15, 1988, the night of their graduation from uni, Emma and Dexter speak for the very first time. The next morning, they go their separate ways. As the series progresses, each episode finds Dex and Em reuniting on the same date each year — one year older, growing and changing, moving together and apart, experiencing joy and heartbreak…
The 14-episode limited series features Essie Davis (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries), Tim McInnerny (The Serpent), Amber Grappy (The Baby), Jonny Weldon (House of the Dragon), Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark), and Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck), amongst others.
One Day, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, February 8, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Lover, Stalker, Killer (UK)
This docudrama tells the story Dave Kroupa, a guy who was recently out of a long-term relationship and eager to restart his romantic life after moving to Omaha, Nebraska. He did what a lot of people do: online dating. Two of his most promising connections were with Liz and Cari, each woman a single mother with whom he hit it off, both of whom helped bring him out of his shell in different ways. This should have been an opportunity for Dave, a hard-working, devoted dad, to enjoy a bit of casual romance, but it turned into a twisted love triangle, putting him and everyone he cared about at risk.
Using interviews with those involved — including the law enforcement officers who cracked the case — alongside vivid reenactments that bring viewers into the tension and paranoia of Dave’s four-year nightmare, this feature documentary reveals a mind-bending true tale of harassment, digital deception, and murder in America’s heartland.
Lover, Stalker, Killer, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Friday, February 9, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Without Sin (UK)
Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, Trigger Point) stars in this drama as Stella, an Uber driver who is unable to move on from the death of her teen daughter three years ago. After meeting with Charles (Johnny Harris, The Salisbury Poisonings, Fortitude), the man in prison for her daughter’s murder but who claims to be innocent, Stella begins her own investigation into what really happened.
Featuring Dorothy Atkinson (The Gold), Andrea Lowe (DCI Banks), Johann Myers (The Wheel of Time), and Ezra Faroque Khan (DI Ray), Without Sin premieres in the US and Canada as a four-episode binge on Monday, February 12, exclusively on Acorn TV.
My Bloody Galentine (UK)
In this thriller, three women plot revenge on their exes after they are dumped before Valentine’s day, and their attempts to get even turn deadly. My Bloody Galentine, a Tubi Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, February 13, on Tubi.
Sunderland ‘Til I Die: Season 3 (UK)
In the new season of this sports docuseries, Sunderland, desperate for some stability, brings in a new manager to haul the club out of League One and into the coveted Championship. Sunderland ‘Til I Die: Season 3, a Netflix Documentary series, premieres globally on Tuesday, February 13, exclusively on Netflix.
Nature: Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster (UK)
This episode of Nature centers on Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth a once-in-a-lifetime discovery: the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. Follow them as they embark on a perilous expedition to excavate the skull, uncover the predatory secrets lying deep inside the fossil, and unlock clues about the life of this giant sea beast. Nature: Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 14, at 8pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Vigil: Season 2 (UK)
Following on from the events in Season 1, the second season of this mystery-crime drama moves the action from a submarine to dry land in Scotland as well as the Middle East. After a prototype combat drone is compromised and several soldiers are killed at a Scottish military facility, DCI Amy Silva (Suranne Jones, Gentleman Jack, Scott & Bailey) and DI Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie, Game of Thrones, The Good Fight) of Police Scotland are tasked with uncovering the cause and finding the perpetrator. As they enter the hostile and closed ranks of the Air Force and face the deadly warfare of tomorrow, Silva discovers a wider conspiracy involving a controversial Middle Eastern ally, the British government, and private drone-development enterprise.
The cast includes Gary Lewis (Rig 45), Dougray Scott (Crime), Romola Garai (The Hour), Amir El-Masry (Rogue Heroes), David Elliot (Bulletproof), Oscar Salem (House of the Dragon), Chris Jenks (Sex Education), Jonathan Ajayi (Noughts + Crosses), Steven Elder (A Spy Among Friends), Khalid Laith Nicoel (Deep State), and Alastair Mackenzie (Monarch of the Glen).
Vigil: Season 2, a Peacock Original series, premieres in the US as a six-episode binge on Thursday, February 15, 2024, exclusively on Peacock.
Prey for the Bride (CA)
This thriller sees a group of friends travel to Napa for a bachelorette party, where they are stalked, tortured, and murdered by a masked figure who forces them to face a long-buried secret. Prey for the Bride, a Tubi Original, premieres in the US on Friday, February 16, on Tubi.
EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 (UK)
The 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards event celebrates excellence in film and honors the latest in cinema in the UK. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by David Tennant (Doctor Who, There She Goes). The 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024, including the pre-ceremony red carpet program, will be shown live in North America on Sunday, February 18, exclusively on BritBox.
Einstein and the Bomb (UK)
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius. Featuring Aidan McArdle (Spy/Master, Ridley) as Albert Einstein, Einstein and the Bomb, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Monday, February 19, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Season 3 (UK)
Following its official start with the 2023 holiday special, Season 3 of this France-set whodunit series returns with two new episodes to kick things off. In the first, Chief of Police Caron (Alex Gaumond, Death in Paradise) enlists the help of antiques dealer and amateur sleuth Jean White (Sally Lindsay, Mount Pleasant, Cold Call) when a marine biologist dies after finding a rare gold coin. The second sees Sainte Victoire local Gloria (Sue Vincent, The Full Monty) find a man with a fencing foil stuck in his chest. This prompts Jean to investigate, and she soon discovers that this isn’t just any murder; it’s about honor.
The first two regular season episodes of The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Season 3 premiere in the US and Canada on Monday, February 19, exclusively on Acorn TV. New episodes will debut on Mondays through March 18.
There She Goes (UK)
This drama’s hour-long finale special reunites us with the Yates family, as they continue to raise their son and daughter, Rosie, who is non-verbal and lives with an intellectual disability. David Tennant (Doctor Who) and Jessica Hynes (W1A) reprise their roles as the struggling yet hilarious parents, who attempt to make the best of their lives.
The finale of There She Goes, a BritBox Original, premieres in North America on Tuesday, February 20, exclusively on BritBox.
Can I Tell You A Secret? (UK)
This two-part docuseries from from Louis Theroux‘s production company centers on three women, whose lives are changed forever when a prolific stalker infiltrates their social media accounts — and they’re only a fraction of his many victims. Can I Tell You A Secret?, a Netflix Documentary series, premieres globally on Wednesday, February 21, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
My Husband’s Baby (CA)
This drama sees a famous married couple’s life turned upside down after a mysterious pregnant woman shows up claiming to be carrying the husband’s child. My Husband’s Baby, a Tubi Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, February 22, on Tubi.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 6 (UK)
This sports docuseries returns with a new season in which drivers, managers, and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing. Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 6, a Netflix Documentary series, premieres globally on Friday, February 23, exclusively on Netflix.
Married to the Game (UK)
This six-part reality/docuseries follows the WAGs (wives and girlfriends) of Premier League stars İlkay Gündoğan, Jorginho, James Tarkowski, Matt Turner and Riyad Mahrez, during the summer break and the transfer window.
Married to the Game premieres in the US on Friday, February 23, exclusively on Prime Video.
Heat (AU-UK)
In this drama thriller series, two families’ annual summer holiday in the Victorian highlands of Australia turns into a nightmare when they become trapped in the path of an oncoming bushfire and deep-seeded secrets are revealed.
The series stars Danny Dyer (EastEnders), Darren McMullen (SeaChange), Pia Miranda (Wentworth), and Jane Allsop (Rake), and features Matia Marks (The InBESTigators), Richie Morris (Neighbours), Matteo Annetta (House Husbands), Hunter Hayden, and Olympia Valance (Playing for Keeps).
Heat premieres in the US and Canada as a four-episode binge on Monday, February 26, exclusively on Acorn TV.
The Jonathan Ross Show: Season 21 (UK)
For over two decades, Jonathan Ross has been a giant of the television landscape, winning massive audiences for every show with his celebrity guests, live music, and trademark humor. The Jonathan Ross Show: Season 21 begins streaming in the US on Monday, February 26, exclusively on BritBox. New episodes will drop weekly through April 8.
The Man Who Played with Fire (UK)
Not to be confused with the 2018 feature documentary Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with Fire, this four-part 2023 docuseries explores the 1986 assassination of Sweden’s Prime Minister Olof Palme, a case dubbed “Europe’s JFK,” and late author Stieg Larsson’s (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) extraordinary investigation into the case. The Man Who Played with Fire premieres in the US on Monday, February 26, exclusively on Max.
Murdoch Mysteries: Season 17 (CA)
This fan-favorite period whodunit drama returns with a two-part story to kick off the brand-new season. In “Do The Right Thing, Part One,” Murdoch (Yannick Bisson, “Aurora Teagarden Mystery” telefilms) and Ogden (Helene Joy, Durham County) are abducted, and newly-appointed Inspector Crabtree’s (Jonny Harris, Frankie Drake Mysteries) first order of business is to find them. Part Two sees Murdoch and Ogden, feeling conflicted about exonerating a murderer to save their daughter, plan a double-cross. Murdoch Mysteries: Season 17 premieres in the US via SVOD on Monday, February 26, exclusively on Acorn TV.
Code 8: Part II (US-CA)
Following on from the events in sci-fi action-crime drama Code 8, Part II sees a former criminal forced to turn to a drug lord he despises to protect a teen from a corrupt cop.
Starring Robbie Amell (Upload) and Stephen Amell (Arrow), Code 8: Part II, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Wednesday, February 28, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Vera: Season 13 (UK)
Inspired by characters in Ann Cleeve‘s “Vera Stanhope” novels, Season 13 of this hit mystery-crime drama series brings two-time Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn (Little Voice, Secrets & Lies, Kate & Koji) back to our screens as DCI Vera Stanhope, and this time she’s bringing David Leon (Silent Witness, In the Dark) with her; he returns as Joe Ashworth, now a Detective Inspector. In the three new feature-length episodes, Vera, Joe, and the rest of team investigate the death of a market trader in what appears to be a deliberate hit-and-run; the death of a young girl, whose body is discovered by an isolated railway crossing; and the murder of a chop shop co-owner, whose corpse is found in a freezer. Vera: Season 13 premieres in North America on Wednesday, February 28, exclusively on BritBox. New episodes will drop weekly through March 13.
The Tourist: Season 2 (UK)
Following on from the events in Season 1 (see details below), the new season of this mystery thriller finds Elliot (Jamie Dornan, The Fall, Belfast) and Helen (Danielle Macdonald, Unbelievable, Dumplin’) confronted by both friends and foes in Ireland. As they attempt to uncover the secrets of Elliot’s past, they are dragged into a longstanding family feud, where they face the dangerous consequences of his past actions.
The Tourist: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres in the US on Thursday, February 29, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
LOCAL/REGIONAL PREMIERES
Freddie Mercury: The Tribute Concert (UK)
On April 20, 1992, Roger Taylor, Brian May, and John Deacon — the surviving members of rock band Queen — took the stage of London’s Wembley Stadium to announce the start of one of the biggest events in rock history: a tribute to the incomparable Freddie Mercury, featuring a glittering array of guests that included Elton John, Robert Plant, Annie Lennox, Liza Minnelli, David Bowie, George Michael, and many more. This feature-length pledge special captures the historic event, which aimed to celebrate the singer’s life and work and increase public awareness of AIDS, the disease that prematurely ended Mercury’s life. Songs include “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are the Champions.”
Freddie Mercury: The Tribute Concert will be shown on most public TV stations and state/regional networks in the US on or after Thursday, February 22. Contact the station that serves your area to find out if and when they will be airing it.
NON-PREMIERE PROGRAMS BEING ADDED TO STREAMING SERVICES
Titles in this section begin streaming on the dates shown below on Acorn TV and its digital channels, including Acorn TV on Prime Channels.
The Night Manager (UK)
Based on John le Carré’s novel of the same name, this crime thriller follows former British soldier Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers, Thor, Wallander), now a hotel night manager. One day Pine is contacted by an intelligence operative who asks him to spy on international businessman Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie, House, All The Light We Cannot See). The wealthy entrepreneur is believed to have forged a criminal alliance between the secret arms trade and the intelligence community, prompting the need for surveillance. Pine attempts to infiltrate Roper’s inner circle by becoming a felon himself, while keeping his mission a secret from his hotel colleagues and girlfriend. The Night Manager begins streaming Thursday, February 1.
Titles in this section begin streaming on the dates shown below on BritBox and its digital channels, including BritBox on Prime Channels.
Chewing Gum: Seasons 1-2 (UK)
Created, written by, and starring Primetime Emmy® and BAFTA TV Award winner Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Black Earth Rising), this comedy series follows Tracey Gordon (Coel), a 24-year-old shop assistant living in an estate in East London. In entering womanhood, Tracey must deal with new adult challenges and her many conflicting interests, as she struggles with the strictness of her religious beliefs and her love of all things Beyonce. Chewing Gum: Seasons 1-2 begins streaming Thursday, February 1.
Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Foods (UK)
Former model Lorraine Pascale presents this cooking show, in which she creates appetizing food from scratch in a short amount of time, showing how it’s possible for busy people to prepare dinner without resorting to packages or jars. Her dishes, which are ideal for entertaining, include appetizers, main courses, desserts, and her signature bakes for all occasions. Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Foods begins streaming Thursday, February 1.
Mandela, My Dad and Me (UK)
This documentary follows Hollywood star Idris Elba (Luther, Hijack) as he embarks on a South African odyssey to record a studio album, connect, and open up about his roots, while preparing to play Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Mandela, My Dad and Me begins streaming Thursday, February 1.
Heartbeat: Seasons 2-6 (UK)
Based on Nicholas Rhea’s popular “Constable Nick Mystery” novels, this 1960s-set dramedy series follows members of the local constabulary who patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield in the North Riding of Yorkshire, where they keep the peace while also dealing with local lovable rogues and their own love lives. Heartbeat: Seasons 2-6 begins streaming Wednesday, February 14.
Thomas and Sarah (UK)
In this spin-off from the BAFTA Award-winning series Upstairs, Downstairs, John Alderton (Little Dorrit) and Pauline Collins (Dickensian) reprise their respective roles as Thomas Watkins and Sarah Moffat, the former chauffeur and maid, after they leave the employ of Eaton Place. Thomas and Sarah begins streaming Monday, February 26.
Titles in this section begin streaming on the dates shown below on Netflix.
The Tourist: Season 1 (UK)
In the first season of this mystery-thriller, “The Man” (Jamie Dornan), a Brit, finds himself in the heart of the Australian Outback being pursued by a vast tank truck trying to drive him off the road. Later, after an epic cat-and-mouse chase, The Man awakens in the hospital, hurt but alive — and with no idea about who he is. With merciless figures from his past pursuing him, he must use a few clues to discover his identity before his past catches up with him. The Tourist: Season 1, a Netflix Series, begins streaming in the US on Thursday, February 1. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
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