Adaptations are a staple of British TV. Here are three series based on crime novels that we can (hopefully) look to forward to watching on this side of the pond.
British TV News Bits: Crime, Karen Pirie & The Tower — New Series Based on Books
The Real Manhunter: Acorn TV Sets US Premiere Date for True-Crime Docuseries
Acorn TV announced today the US premiere date for The Real Manhunter, the true-crime docuseries about the investigations of real-life Manhunt detective Colin Sutton.
Dark Son & World’s Greatest Paintings Amongst Documentaries Debuting on BBC Select
In a deal with UK content distributor Beyond Rights, new SVOD streaming service BBC Select will be bringing several new documentary titles to folks on this side of the pond.
Harry Wild: Jane Seymour to Star in New Irish Mystery Thriller Series
Acorn TV announced today its commission of Harry Wild, a new Irish mystery thriller series starring and co-executive produced by Hollywood icon Jane Seymour.
The Drowning: Acorn TV & Sundance Now Pick Up Thriller Miniseries for Americas
Leading independent distributor All3Media International announced today that Acorn TV and Sundance Now have acquired the thriller miniseries The Drowning for the Americas.
BBC Select: New Documentary Streaming Service Brings More British TV Content to the US
BBC Select, the SVOD streaming service geared toward documentary enthusiasts and Anglophiles on this side of the pond, has launched with quite an array of titles.
Lucy the Human Chimp: HBO Max Sets US Premiere Date for Documentary Feature
HBO Max announced today its US premiere date for Lucy the Human Chimp and released the trailer for the documentary feature.
Midsomer Murders: Series 22 to Premiere in the US Exclusively on Acorn TV
Acorn TV announced today that it has acquired the exclusive SVOD and US premiere rights to the highly-sought after new season of Midsomer Murders.
Grace: BritBox Sets North American Premiere Date for New Crime Thriller Starring John Simm
BritBox has announced the North American premiere date for Grace, the brand new crime thriller starring John Simm as the eponymous detective.
The Great Pottery Throw Down: HBO Max Sets US Premiere Date for Season 4
HBO Max has announced the release date and dropped the trailer for the fourth season of its Max Original competition series The Great Pottery Throw Down.
Killing Eve: Critically-Acclaimed, Fan-Favorite Drama Will End with Season 4
AMC Networks announced today that the fourth season of Killing Eve will be its last, and that spinoff ideas are being explored.
A Very British Scandal: New BBC One-Amazon Studios Drama to Star Claire Foy & Paul Bettany
From the makers of A Very English Scandal comes A Very British Scandal, the new BBC One-Amazon Studios limited series starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany.