Tomorrow is Independence Day in the US, so if you have the day off and prefer watching British TV to attending a parade or cookout, here are seven recent shows worth bingeing.
British TV Shows to Binge: July 4th Edition
British TV Premieres in July 2019: Bulletproof, Grantchester, The Heist at Hatton Garden & More
Eighteen new and returning series and specials come to US telly in July, including coverage from two UK flower shows and the final season of a much-loved comedy.
British TV Premieres in June 2019: Black Mirror, Endeavour, Luther, Years and Years & More
Nineteen new shows and seasons premiere nationally in the US in June, along with nine that debut on public TV stations in local markets across the country.
Gentleman Jack: HBO & BBC Renew Historical Drama for Second Season
HBO and the BBC announced today that they have renewed Gentleman Jack, one of the best new dramas of the year, for a second season.
PBS in June: Endeavour, Jamestown & “Downton Abbey Returns!”
Mark your calendars, because PBS has a couple of returning fan-favorite series, plus a new special especially for Downton-ites.
British TV Premieres in May 2019: Fleabag, Good Omens, Line of Duty, Living the Dream & More
Seventeen news series and seasons from the UK and Canada make their debuts in the US in May. (Can you believe it’s May already?!?)
Gentleman Jack: Historical Drama Starring Suranne Jones Is Fabulous
Created, written, and co-directed by Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax), Gentleman Jack is another of the award winner’s must-watch series.
British TV Premieres in April 2019: Gentleman Jack, Killing Eve, Queens of Mystery, Shetland, Unforgotten & More
April brings 20 new series and returning seasons, the national broadcast premieres of two popular programs, and the local broadcast debuts of eight shows on public TV stations.
The Spanish Princess: Starz Sets Premiere Date for Third Installment of Historical Drama Series
Mark your calendars for the premiere of The Spanish Princess, the highly-anticipated follow-up to The White Queen and The White Princess, coming to Starz in May.
Chernobyl: HBO & Sky Announce Launch Dates for Historical Drama Miniseries
Chernobyl, the new HBO/Sky co-production, features an all-star international cast and May 2019 launch dates on both sides of the pond.
British TV Premieres in Feb 2019: The ABC Murders, Flack, London Kills, Shakespeare and Hathaway & More
Ten new programs, seasons, and streaming premieres, plus the final episode of a hit Brit mystery series, debut nationally in the US in February. There’s more besides, too.
BBC Drama in 2019: Which Titles Will Be Shown in the US?
The BBC announced quite a list of titles that will be airing on its channels in 2019. The question is: Which ones will be shown on this side of the pond?