February brings the national premieres of 26 titles from the UK (including Northern Ireland) and Canada to the US, including new seasons of some fan-favorite dramas.
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.
(For details about the premieres of shows from Australia, New Zealand, and countries in Europe and other continents, visit The Down Under TV Place, The Euro TV Place, and The Global TV Place.)
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NATIONAL PREMIERES
Vanished (UK)
Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory, Based on a True Story) leads the cast of this four-episode mystery thriller, in which she plays Alice, whose romantic trip to France with her boyfriend, Tom (Sam Claflin, Lazarus, Peaky Blinders), turns into a nightmare. While aboard a train from Paris to the south of France, Alice awakens to find Tom gone and incommunicado. Her search for him ends up plunging her into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering shocking secrets about the man she thought she knew.
Vanished premieres in the US, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Latin America on Sunday, February 1, exclusively on MGM+. (You can add it to your watchlist now.) It premieres in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand on February 27, exclusively on Prime Video.
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Father Brown: Season 13 (UK)
Derived from the classic short stories of G. K. Chesterton, this fan-favorite cozy period mystery series returns for a new season with Mark Williams (“Harry Potter” films) reprising his role as Father Brown, the soul-saving, mystery-solving priest. Father Brown: Season 13, a BritBox Original, premieres in North America on Tuesday, February 3, exclusively on BritBox. New episodes will drop weekly through April 7.
The Complete Father Brown Mysteries by G. K. Chesterton
Mo Gilligan: In the Moment (UK)
In this lively special, Londoner and comedian Mo Gilligan takes on Hollywood and lives to tell the tale, dishing on fame, family, and being British in America. Mo Gilligan: In the Moment, a Netflix Comedy Special, premieres globally on Tuesday, February 3, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Investigation of Lucy Letby (UK)
Featuring previously unseen footage and unheard insider accounts, this documentary reveals the harrowing and divisive case of Lucy Letby, a British neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven newborn babies.
The Investigation of Lucy Letby, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Wednesday, February 4, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Nature: Parenthood (UK)
Filmed over three years in 23 countries on six continents, and narrated by David Attenborough, this five-part series, set to air stateside under the Nature banner, tells the stories of astonishing animal behaviors shaped by the world the animals inhabit. Each habitat has its own unique challenges, but as the world changes rapidly around them, some parents are having to adapt to a world shaped by humans. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as success for all parents ensures the future of life on our planet.
Nature: Parenthood premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 4, at 8pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org, the PBS app, and the PBS YouTube channel.
Secrets of the Dead: The Quest for Camelot (UK)
This documentary follows Prof. Mark Horton as he journeys across Britain to prove that real events and places inspired the chivalric myths about King Arthur and the legendary court of Camelot. Horton scours medieval texts and archaeological sites for a new understanding of the Arthurian legends and what Britain was like after the Romans left in the fifth century. Secrets of the Dead: The Quest for Camelot premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 4, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Grace: Season 5 (UK)
Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, I, Jack Wright) as the titular detective, this crime drama returns with four new feature-length stories based on books 13-16 of Peter James’s best-selling “Roy Grace” novels. In the new season, Grace faces stakes that are higher than ever, pushing personal and professional pressures to the brink as past secrets and shocking betrayals rise to the surface.
Costarring Richie Campbell (Top Boy), Laura Elphinstone (Chernobyl), and Brad Morrison (Outlander), Grace: Season 5, a BritBox Original, premieres in North America on Thursday, February 5, exclusively on BritBox.
“Roy Grace” novels by Peter James
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision (UK)
Narrated by Kate Winslet, this documentary is about the vital work done by The King’s Foundation, telling the story of His Majesty The King’s lifelong commitment to the philosophy of harmony and the environment, and urging viewers to protect our planet and create a more sustainable future for the next generation.
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, an Amazon Original Movie, premieres globally on Friday, February 6, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Engineering Europe (UK)
This docuseries reveals the extraordinary secrets of Europe’s engineering wonders. Filmed across six nations, it explores record-breaking construction projects, innovative machines and vehicles, and ingenious design. It also reveals the hidden engineering that drives Europe’s most iconic landmarks and the people who keep them working today.
Engineering Europe premieres in the US on Saturday, February 7, on Disney+ and Hulu.
Can You Keep a Secret? (UK)
In this new comedy series, domineering granny Debbie Fendon (Dawn French, The Vicar of Dibley, Delicious) is a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her family. It’s just that the person they most need protecting from is her. When her hermit-like husband, William (Mark Heap, The Trouble with Maggie Cole, Friday Night Dinner), unexpectedly dies, she makes an outlandish decision that will put the family under more pressure than ever before.
Because William isn’t actually dead; he just got mistakenly declared it and has been living in the loft while they wait for the life insurance to pay out. This comes as a bit of a shock to their easily frazzled son, Harold (Craig Roberts, Still Up), whose wife, Neha (Mandip Gill, Doctor Who), works for the local police. Just as they come to terms with the baffling behavior of these geriatric toddlers, Debbie reveals another secret she’s been keeping up her sleeve, and this one could bring the whole family down.
Can You Keep a Secret?, a Paramount+ Original, premieres in the US as a six-episode binge on Thursday, February 12, exclusively on Paramount+.
How To Get To Heaven from Belfast (UK/NI)
In this new dark comedy-mystery thriller series, the death of an old classmate turns a wake into a dark mystery, prompting three lifelong friends to reunite and embark on a frantic mission across Ireland to uncover the truth.
Created and written by Lisa McGee (Derry Girls), and starring Roísín Gallagher (The Dry), Sinéad Keenan (Unforgotten), and Caoilfhionn Dunne (A Thousand Blows), How To Get To Heaven from Belfast, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, February 12, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Honey Bunch (UK-CA)
In this sci-fi/fantasy thriller, Diana (Grace Glowicki, The Legacy of Cloudy Falls) wakes from a coma with fragmented memories, so her husband (Ben Petrie, BlackBerry) takes her to a remote trauma facility to get experimental treatments. As the procedures intensify, their marriage is put to the test. And as Diana begins to regain her memories, she also starts to question her husband’s true motives.
Costarring Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus, “Harry Potter” films) and Kate Dickie (Dept. Q, Annika), amongst others, Honey Bunch, a Shudder Original Film, premieres in the US, Australia, and New Zealand on Friday, February 13, exclusively on Shudder and AMC+.
Incas: The Rise and Fall (UK)
This docuseries tells the story of the Incas, which rose from a small kingdom of the Andes to become the largest empire of the Americas. From monumental cities and vast empires stretching across the Andes, to dazzling treasures that inspired legends, the Incas conquered millions and reshaped South America. But their golden age ended suddenly, leaving behind mysteries, monumental ruins, and a legacy that still captivates the world.
Incas: The Rise and Fall premieres in the US on Friday, February 13, on Disney+ and Hulu.
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix (UK)
This docuseries follows singer Jesy Nelson as she embarks on her journey to motherhood. With her life in the public eye for over a decade as one-fourth of the global pop phenomenon Little Mix, Jesy navigates the highs and lows of a high-risk pregnancy while also confronting her past — opening up about the life-altering decision to leave Little Mix in 2020, and breaking her silence on the relentless pressures of fame, the battle with mental health, and the controversies that followed.
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix premieres globally on Friday, February 13, exclusively on Prime Video.
Kissing Is the Easy Part (CA)
This young adult romantic comedy tells the story of Sean (Asher Angel, Shazam!), a straight-A overachiever who makes a deal to tutor Flora (Paris Berelc, Alexa & Katie), a popular wild child, in exchange for a college recommendation letter to his dream school. But when sparks fly between them, school is the least of their problems.
Kissing Is the Easy Part, a Tubi Original, premieres in the US on Friday, February 13, exclusively on Tubi.
The Last Sacrifice (UK)
This documentary delves into the real-life 1945 witchcraft killing of Charles Walton, the terrifying event that inspired the (awesome) 1973 film, The Wicker Man, and birthed the folk horror genre.
The Last Sacrifice premieres in the US and CA (with availability in UK and Ireland, as well) on Monday, February 16, on Shudder and AMC+.
Being Gordon Ramsay (UK)
This docuseries goes behind the scenes to follow celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as he juggles family life, his global empire, and his biggest launch yet: the opening of five restaurants in one of London’s tallest buildings, 22 Bishopsgate.
Being Gordon Ramsay, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Wednesday, February 18, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Nova: Rain Bombs (UK)
This documentary follows scientists as they race to understand rain bombs, unpredictable atmospheric forces that are wreaking havoc across the globe, from sinking superyachts and flattening forests to bringing down airliners. The scientists delve into these catastrophic weather events, exploring how they form, what causes their devastating impacts, and how we might someday learn to predict them. From high-tech simulations and drone expeditions into thunderclouds to possible links with climate change, join investigators on the cutting edge of research to discover what’s truly behind these terrifying rain bombs and how we can protect ourselves from their growing power. Nova: Rain Bombs premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 18, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Ten Pound Poms: Season 2 (UK-AU)
After a challenging first year in Australia, the second season of this historical drama follows nurse Kate Thorne (Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street, Brassic) and the Roberts family into 1957 during their adventure Down Under, each determined to achieve their slice of the Australian dream against all odds.
Costarring Warren Brown (The Responder), Faye Marsay (Adolescence), Rob Collins (Total Control), and Emma Hamilton (RFDS), amongst others, Ten Pound Poms: Season 2 premieres in the US with two episodes on Wednesday, February 18, exclusively on BritBox. One new episode will drop each week through March 18.
The Puzzle Lady (UK)
Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Guilt) stars in this mystery-crime drama series as Cora Felton, who has a best-selling crossword column and a popular brand of biscuits. But behind her Puzzle Lady persona is a chain-smoking, wisecracking, borderline alcoholic and fraudulent frontwoman for her long-suffering niece, Sherry Carter (Charlotte Hope, Catch Me a Killer, The Spanish Princess), the real puzzle expert, whose brilliant crossword puzzles have become a national sensation.
Soon after Cora and Sherry move to the sleepy market town of Bakerbury, a strange murder takes place, one in which a crossword puzzle clue is left on the body, leaving the local police baffled. Despite her lack of expertise, Cora can’t help but turn amateur sleuth, much to the chagrin of Detective Chief Inspector Hooper (Adam Best, Blue Lights), who wishes he’d never involved her in the first place.
The Puzzle Lady premieres in the US on Thursday, February 19, on PBS Passport.
Dreaming Whilst Black: Season 2 (UK)
In the new season of this comedy-drama series, Kwabena (Adjani Salmon, Chivalry, Doctor Who), a driven Black British filmmaker, is finally on the brink of his first major directing opportunity when he’s offered the chance to helm a radical “color-blind” historical drama. What initially feels like a dream come true quickly reveals itself to be far more complicated. As Kwabena peers behind the curtain of a so-called progressive industry, he’s forced to confront uncomfortable truths about power, authorship, representation, and the compromises required to succeed.
Costars include Dani Moseley (Sister Boniface Mysteries), Demmy Ladipo (We Are Lady Parts), Rachel Adedeji (Hollyoaks), Babirye Bukilwa (We Hunt Together), Roger Griffiths (EastEnders), Jo Martin (The Marlow Murder Club), Martina Laird (The Count of Monte Cristo), and Kemi Adekoya (Dreamers).
Dreaming Whilst Black: Season 2 premieres in the US on Friday, February 20, on the Paramount+ Premium Plan. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on March 27. The series will also air weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime on the same Fridays at 12am ET/9pm PT.
Shoresy: Season 5 (CA)
Jared Keeso (Letterkenny, 19-2) is back as hockey player Shoresy in the new season of this raunchy comedy series.
Shoresy: Season 5 premieres in the US on Saturday, February 21, exclusively on Hulu.
Nova: Stone Age Temple Mystery (UK)
This documentary revolves around Göbekli Tepe, the oldest temple on Earth. Sitting on a remote hillside in modern-day Turkey, archaeologists believed for centuries that it was a religious center built by nomadic hunter-gatherers before the rise of civilization. But groundbreaking new evidence reveals that a sophisticated community of settled hunter-gatherers, not nomads, lived here year-round for hundreds of years. This startling discovery could be the missing link in humanity’s momentous transition from hunting to farming. The program follows experts as they use new digs and shattered skulls to piece together a captivating story that could forever change our understanding of the roots of civilization.
Nova: Stone Age Temple Mystery premieres in the US on Wednesday, February 25, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead (UK)
In this docuseries, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb (Hidden Killers of the Victorian Home) dives deep into some of the greatest death mysteries of the ancient world, reexamining the final moments of four of history’s most iconic figures: Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, and Tutankhamen. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd uses cutting-edge digital autopsy technology to reimagine the effects on these ancient bodies, uncovering trauma, disease, and possible foul play. Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead premieres in the US on Friday, February 27, on Disney+ and Hulu.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 8 (UK)
The new season of this popular sports docuseries takes fans behind the scenes to witness first-hand how the F1 drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Offering never-before-seen footage as it follows new team lineups, management takedowns, fierce friendships, and bitter rivalries of another high-octane season on the Formula 1 circuit, Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 8, a Netflix Sports Docuseries, premieres globally on Friday, February 27, exclusively on Netflix.
Man on the Run (UK-US)
Featuring unprecedented access to previously unseen footage and rare archival materials, this documentary takes viewers on an intimate journey through Paul McCartney’s extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda. The film chronicles the arc of McCartney’s solo career as he faces down myriad challenges while creating new music to define a new decade.
Man on the Run, an Amazon Original Movie, premieres globally on Friday, February 27, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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LOCAL/REGIONAL PREMIERES
Hope Street: Season 4 (UK/NI)
Set in the fictional town of Port Devine on the Northern Ireland coast, this soapy police drama follows the professional and personal lives of the town’s coppers. In the fourth season, the police department is moving to a new headquarters, and new Police Inspector Eve Dunlop (new cast member Tara Lynne O’Neill, Derry Girls), who left Port Devine many years ago, has now returned with her family to build bridges and to investigate a mysterious disappearance.
With Marcus Onilude (Ted Lasso) also joining the cast, Hope Street: Season 4 is confirmed for airing on or after Sunday, February 1, on the following public TV stations and state/regional networks: Idaho Public Television, KCTS, KPBS, KQEH, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, South Carolina ETV, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, WDSC, WFYI, WGBH, WPBS, and WSBE.
Secrets of WWII: Black GIs in Britain (UK)
Presented by Nadifa Mohamed (Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club), this documentary reveals Winston Churchill’s controversial decision to allow America’s segregated army into the UK during World War II, bringing in 15,000 Black troops who endured discrimination and hostility from White GIs. The film explores the resulting tensions that arose, the violent clashes that broke out (like the “Battle of Bamber Bridge”), the British support of the Black troops, and the lasting impact of this wartime racism.
Secrets of WWII: Black GIs in Britain is confirmed for airing on or after Sunday, February 1, on the following public TV stations and state/regional networks: Montana PBS, South Carolina ETV, WLRN, WNED, and WNET.
NON-PREMIERE PROGRAMS BEING ADDED TO STREAMING SERVICES
Titles in this section begin streaming in the US and Canada on the dates shown below on Acorn TV and its digital channels, including Acorn TV on Prime Channels.
Rebus: Seasons 1-3 (UK/Scotland)
Before Richard Rankin there was Ken Stott (“The Hobbit” trilogy, “Messiah” miniseries) in the role of Detective Inspector John Rebus, the mercurial copper created by Ian Rankin in his popular “Inspector Rebus” crime novels. Set in Edinburgh, the show finds Rebus and his team investigating crimes in the midst of the beauty of Scotland’s historic capital as well as its more sinister quarters. Rebus: Seasons 1-3 begins streaming Monday, February 2.
“Inspector Rebus” novels by Ian Rankin
The Sinking of the Laconia (UK-DE)
This historical drama starring Andrew Buchan (Black Doves), Franka Potente (The Bourne Identity), and Ken Duken (Inglourious Basterds) tells the true story of the sinking of the liner Laconia by a German U-boat in 1942 through the eyes of six survivors. The Sinking of the Laconia begins streaming Monday, February 2.
The Sinking of the Laconia DVD
Canal Boat Diaries: Season 5 (UK)
This factual series follows videographer Robbie Cumming as he embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and northern England. Winding through intricate networks of canals on his narrowboat, he shares his personal perspectives as he travels through beautiful landscapes, all while facing the unique challenges of life on the water. Canal Boat Diaries: Season 5 begins streaming Monday, February 23.
Titles in this section begin streaming in North America on the dates shown below on BritBox and its digital channels, including BritBox on Prime Channels.
Sense and Sensibility (1995) (UK)
Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, this historical drama tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor (Emma Thompson, Down Cemetery Road) and passionate Marianne (Kate Winslet, The Regime), whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family’s sudden loss of fortune. Alan Rickman (Love Actually), Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal), and Greg Wise (The Crown) costar as the well-intentioned suitors who are trapped by the strict rules of society and the conflicting laws of desire. Sense and Sensibility begins streaming Friday, February 6.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Agatha and the Truth of Murder (UK)
Set in 1926, this mystery movie follows a young Agatha Christie (Ruth Bradley, Slow Horses), who, with her personal life in tatters and her writing in crisis, gets involved in the notorious unsolved murder of the goddaughter and namesake of Florence Nightingale (Stacha Hicks, Call the Midwife), who is found on a train to Hastings with her skull caved in. With the police investigation failing to catch the killer, Florence’s partner of twenty-six years, Mabel Rogers (Pippa Haywood, Magpie Murders), turns to Agatha in the hope that she can succeed where the police failed. But in pursuing a plan based on everything she’s learned through her work, Agatha discovers that this killer is far more cunning and dangerous than any of her fictional creations. Agatha and the Truth of Murder begins streaming Thursday, February 12.
Agatha and the Truth of Murder DVD
Agatha And The Truth Of Murder/Agatha And The Curse Of Ishtar/Agatha And The Midnight Murders DVD
Deadwater Fell (UK)
In this dark whodunit, a seemingly happy family is murdered by someone they know and trust, causing the small Scottish community they called home to become riven with mistrust and suspicion as those closest to the family begin to question everything they thought they knew about their friends. Deadwater Fell begins streaming Thursday, February 26.
Titles in this section begin streaming in the US on the dates shown below on Netflix.
Jekyll and Hyde (UK)
Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and set in 1930s London, this action-fantasy drama follows Dr. Robert Jekyll (Tom Bateman, Behind Her Eyes, Funny Woman), the grandson of Dr. Henry Jekyll. Robert soon learns that, due to Henry’s self-experiments, he has inherited his grandfather’s split personality, superhuman power, and violent alter-ego, which manifest during moments of duress. Jekyll and Hyde begins streaming Sunday, February 1.
The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Four Letters of Love (UK)
Based on the novel Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams, this drama stars Pierce Brosnan (MobLand), Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), and Gabriel Byrne (War of the Worlds) in a story about the intertwined destinies of four characters in Ireland, exploring how love shapes their lives through heartache, hope, and the profound connections formed by letters exchanged between them. Four Letters of Love begins streaming Thursday, February 5.
Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams
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