May brings the national premieres of 27 new shows and seasons from the UK, Ireland, and Canada to the US, along with the local premieres of four British programs.
British TV Premieres in May 2020: A Confession, Dead Still, Penance, Quiz & More

May brings the national premieres of 27 new shows and seasons from the UK, Ireland, and Canada to the US, along with the local premieres of four British programs.
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.
Several shows from Canada and the UK are headed to Ovation, including the latest season of Frankie Drake Mysteries.
Midsomer Murders, one of the most popular British mystery series on telly today, now has its very own channel on this side of the pond. It’s on Pluto TV, and it’s free!
American Public Television is releasing eight British TV titles in April. Which one(s) did your public TV station pick up?
There’s a new detective in Midsomer County. Another Barnaby. John Barnaby. Played by Neil Dudgeon, whom I had the pleasure to meet and interview a while back.
Here’s to happy surprises! Acorn TV released Series 20 of Midsomer Murders earlier today, so if you haven’t logged in to your account yet, what are you waiting for?
Acorn TV is celebrating the twenty-first broadcast anniversary of Midsomer Murders by extending its free trial offer from 7 to 30 days for new subscribers.
BritBox is bringing more than Rowan Atkinson’s Maigret and the new Bletchley spin-off to the US, including hit Brit mystery Midsomer Murders and period drama The Village.
Folks say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Not so when it comes to Brit TV this month, because it starts and ends with roaring successes.
Independence Day has new meaning this year for millions of people across the pond. On this side, it’s a three-day weekend, a time to binge-watch shows before the fireworks.