Before we bid farewell to 2020, we have 21 new series, seasons, and specials from the UK and Canada to check out, plus more besides.
British TV Premieres in Dec 2020: Brassic, The Repair Shop, A Suitable Boy & More
76 British Period Dramas Headed to BritBox in December
BritBox is set to become home to the largest collection of British period dramas in North America next month, when the streamer adds a whopping 76 titles to its offerings.
A Suitable Boy: Acorn TV Acquires Period Drama for the US & Canada
Acorn TV has announced its acquisition of the exclusive US and Canadian rights for A Suitable Boy in a deal brokered by Lookout Point.
British TV Premieres in Sept 2020: McDonald & Dodds, The Third Day, Van der Valk, Young Wallander & More
The end of the summer brings 26 new British and Canadian series, seasons, and specials to the US, plus what looks to be a romp of a film from the UK.
HBO Max Adds British TV Series to Its Max Originals Programming
HBO Max has announced the addition of several British TV titles to its slate of Originals.
Interview: Michael Smiley on His Character in New Irish Mystery Series ‘Dead Still’
Michael Smiley plays the central character in the new Irish mystery series Dead Still, and I had the pleasure of speaking with him about his role.
Celebrate Healthcare Workers with Themed Collection of Programs on BritBox
Mark your calendars for May 6, 2020 — National Nurses Day in the US — when BritBox launches a themed collection of British TV shows to celebrate healthcare workers.
British TV Premieres in April 2020: Baptiste, Belgravia, Deadwater Fell & More
April showers bring three dozen 37 British and Canadian TV premieres — 31 32 national and 5 local/regional — to viewers in the US.
British TV Premieres in March 2020: Breeders, The Pale Horse, Temple & More
TV-wise, March comes in like a lamb this year, with just a baker’s dozen of new series and seasons from the UK and Ireland premiering nationally in the US.
British TV in the US in 2019: Year in Review + Favorites
Hundreds of titles from the UK, Ireland, and Canada were added to streaming and linear TV channels in 2019. Here are the 20 that made my list of favorites.
Murdoch Mysteries: Season 13 of Hit Canadian Series Debuts on Ovation TV in February
The internationally-acclaimed Murdoch Mysteries returns to Ovation TV with its latest season, which includes the series’ milestone 200th episode!
British TV Premieres in Jan 2020: Avenue 5, Dracula, Vienna Blood & More
Kicking off the new year — and the new decade! — are 24 brand new shows, seasons, and specials from the UK and Canada, including several highly-anticipated titles.