There has been plenty of excitement surrounding the arrival of A Woman of Substance to BritBox, as it joins the latest spin-off of Jane Austen‘s Pride & Prejudice, The Other Bennet Sister, debuting this Wednesday, June 24. But, as is the case with most BritBox shows, A Woman of Substance has already made its debut across the pond, as UK viewers have already been able … Continue reading ‘A Woman of Substance’ Renewed for Season 2!!
Between 1920 and 1975, one man solved murders in 33 novels, two plays, and 51 published short stories. The star of one of the best-selling book franchises of all time, shipping over 750 million copies, of course, we’re talking about Hercule Poirot, the self-proclaimed “greatest detective in the world.” On screen, Poirot is a character made most famous by David Suchet, before being reborn again … Continue reading ‘Hercule’: Edward Bluemel to Lead New Series Based on Agatha Christie’s Best Detective!!
From the upcoming spin-off of Jane Austen‘s Pride & Prejudice in The Other Bennet Sister and the brand-new British crime drama Gone, to long-running shows such as Shetland and Karen Pirie, BritBox is the place to be for the best television from across the pond. Next month, the streamer adds yet another hotly anticipated series to its line-up, starring Brenda Blethyn in her return to … Continue reading ‘A Woman of Substance’ Trailer Reveals BritBox’s Adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s Bestseller!! Check It Out!!
BritBox has cemented itself as the home for North American audiences looking to partake in classic British mysteries, especially those based on the many works of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. In addition to hosting older adaptations of the author’s stories, the streamer has been slowly building out a catalog of originals that bring to life some of her overlooked stories compared to the … Continue reading ‘Tommy & Tuppence’: First Teaser Teases the New Agatha Christie Series Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
Even in America, the British mystery is one of the most popular genres of movies and shows. Look no further than Peaky Blinders, which is admittedly more of a crime series than pure mystery, has not-so-quietly become one of the most popular shows on Netflix around the world, especially in America. Another hit British mystery series to emerge in the last few years is Lynley, … Continue reading ‘Lynley’ Renewed for Season 2!!
Quite an Austen-tacious year for Jane Austen fans. As fans celebrate her 250th birthday, the studio behind His Dark Materials and Doctor Who, Bad Wolf, is unveiling a new look at the upcoming BritBox series The Other Bennet Sister. The series centers around Mary Bennet, the “oft-overlooked middle sister” of the Bennet clan that fans are familiar with from Austen‘s most famous work: Pride and … Continue reading ‘The Other Bennet Sister’: First Teaser Previews BritBox’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!
Harry Potter alum Imelda Staunton takes on a new role in BritBox’s upcoming Agatha Christie series. The streamer has revealed first-look images from the show. The modern mystery features a fresh take on one of Christie’s lesser-known detective duos. Tommy & Tuppence reveals first look images The Hollywood Reporter has released first-look images of BritBox’s upcoming adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, marking 50 … Continue reading ‘Tommy & Tuppence’: First Images Tease the New Agatha Christie Series Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
BritBox and the BBC have released the first look at The Other Bennet Sister, a new 2026 series that finally brings Mary Bennet out of the margins of Pride and Prejudice. Timed to Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on December 16, the adaptation is based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel and produced by Bad Wolf, the studio behind His Dark Materials and Doctor Who. Ella Bruccoleri … Continue reading ‘The Other Bennet Sister’: First Images Previews BritBox’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spin-Off!! Check It Out!!
BritBox and BBC are officially stepping back into the world of Pride and Prejudice as the spin-off novel adaptation, The Other Bennet Sister, is officially in production in Wales. With cameras now rolling, the streaming home for British TV unveiled the massive list of talent who will be joining Ella Bruccoleri‘s Mary Bennet on-screen. Leading the charge in starring roles are Ruth Jones (Gavin & … Continue reading ‘The Other Bennet Sister’: BritBox’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spin-Off Fills Out Cast!!
You probably didn’t find out about this part of royal family history in your World History class. BritBox has announced an upcoming four-part drama called The Lady with three cast members top-lining. Today, Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex), Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones), and Ed Speleers (Star Trek: Picard) have been cast in the miniseries. McKenna-Bruce will take on the role of Jane Andrews, … Continue reading ‘The Lady’: Mia McKenna-Bruce, Natalie Dormer, and Ed Speleers to Star in New BritBox Miniseries!!
What makes a good murder mystery? Is it how it begins? How the murderer is finally pushed over the edge to kill? These questions and more will be answered in the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Towards Zero, which now has a full trailer. Anjelica Huston (Ever After) and Matthew Rhys (The Americans) star in the three-episode limited series from BritBox. Christie‘s works have been adapted … Continue reading ‘Towards Zero’: New Trailer Teases the New Agatha Christie Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
BritBox will soon return to the world of true crime with its upcoming new series, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story. Starring Lucy Boynton in the titular role, it recounts the tale of the last woman ever to be hanged in Britain and addresses the controversy swirling around the fateful decision. A new trailer released today shows that her execution for murder was much … Continue reading ‘A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story’ Trailer Finds Lucy Boynton in the British True Crime Series!! Check It Out!!
BritBox has officially released the first look at their new adaptation of Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley crime novels, with the upcoming series now officially in production, and it’s tremendously exciting to see these classic stories being brought to the screen for a new audience. The four-part series, simply titled Lynley, has officially started production, with filming currently underway in Ireland and should bring a great … Continue reading ‘Lynley’: ‘Inspector Lynley’ Returns as BritBox Reboots the Beloved Mystery Series!!
The upcoming mini-series, Until I Kill You has announced its U.S. release date on BritBox. Starring Good Omens‘ Anna Maxwell Martin, the series will release four episodes before the end of the year. The show was based on a 2017 memoir by Delia Balmer and was created by The Pembrokeshire Murders‘ Nick Stevens. According to the show’s synopsis, Delia Balmer (Martin) survives a horrifying attack … Continue reading ‘Until I Kill You’ Series Sets November 7th as US Release Date!!
Enter the world of Agatha Christie‘s 1944 novel as images for BBC‘s Towards Zero were released. Starring The Addams Family‘s Anjelica Huston and The Invisible Man‘s Oliver Jackson-Cohen, this three-part series will follow a murder mystery surrounding a recently divorced British tennis player. The show captured the aristocratic lifestyle of 1930s England, with the cast and set dressed up in the times. While there is … Continue reading ‘Towards Zero’: First Images Tease the New Agatha Christie Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
BritBox is preparing to bring viewers some fresh new mysteries to solve with its upcoming crime thriller Passenger. A trailer shared today pulls the curtain back on the series, which unfolds in the fictional small Northern town of Chadder Vale where a string of bizarre crimes has everyone in the close-knit community on edge. It’s up to a former Met Police Detective, played by BAFTA … Continue reading ‘Passenger’ Trailer Sees a Small Town Deal with a Violent Crime Spree!! Check It Out!!
While mystery thrillers take us from the highest of the mountains to the depths of the sea to find clues or killers, there’s seldom a film or series that packs in a strong theme like climate change. Creator Mick Ford’s upcoming series After the Flood is the one which will see its protagonist chasing a killer in the backdrop of the destruction due to climate … Continue reading ‘After the Flood’ Trailer Sees Sophie Rundle Is Chase a Unique Killer!! Check It Out!!
The world may have known Cary Grant as one of the greatest silver screen actors during Hollywood’s Golden Age (not to mention his distinctive Mid-Atlantic accent), but only a few know the poverty-stricken Archie who worked his way up to stardom. Born Archibald Alec Leach, the late legendary icon will be the subject of the upcoming biographical drama starring BAFTA-nominated actor Jason Isaacs. With a … Continue reading ‘Archie’ Trailer Sees Jason Isaacs Embody Famed Movie Star Cary Grant!! Check It Out!!
BAFTA nominee Jason Isaacs is a true Hollywood legend in the upcoming biographical series Archie. After previous memorable turns in the Harry Potter franchise, The Death of Stalin, and, more recently, The Crowded Room, he’s set to embody the great Cary Grant, one of film history’s most iconic leading men with films like North By Northwest and In Name Only. A new image courtesy of … Continue reading ‘Archie’: New Image Sees Jason Isaacs Embody Famed Movie Star Cary Grant!! Check It Out!!
Britbox released today a trailer for their upcoming miniseries Stonehouse. Based on real-life events, the story centers around the title character (played by Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen), a British politician who’s accused of espionage, forgery, theft, and fraud in the early 70s. Divided in three episodes, the series is set to premiere in mid-January and depict how mental health issues were (badly) handled not many years … Continue reading ‘Stonehouse’ Trailer Sees as a Politician Faking His Own Death!! Check It Out!!
The cast for Jeff Pope’s biopic series Archie has been announced. The series about legendary actor Cary Grant’s life will star Jason Isaacs alongside a well-rounded cast, including Laura Aikman as Grant’s ex-wife. According to Deadline, the complete cast for Pope’s biopic series has now been set. In August, it was announced that Isaacs, who is known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the … Continue reading ‘Archie’: Harriet Walter, Laura Aikman and More Join Upcoming Series Based on Cary Grant’s Life!!
The late English-American actor, Cary Grant, is not only known for his distinctive Mid-Atlantic accent but was also one of the most legendary stars who graced Hollywood from the 1930s through the mid-1960s. As one of Bristol’s most notable people, the silver screen icon is now the subject of a new biopic in the four-episode drama series Archie, starring Harry Potter actor Jason Isaacs. Isaacs, … Continue reading ‘Archie’: Jason Isaacs to Star in Upcoming Series Based on Cary Grant’s Life!!
If you’ve recently watched Death on the Nile and are longing for Hollywood’s next Agatha Christie adaptation, you won’t have to wait long. Collider is excited to premiere the trailer for BritBox‘s newest limited series, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, based on the Christie novel of the same name and following two amateur detectives who get in way over their heads when they come across … Continue reading ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ Trailer Teases Hugh Laurie’s Agatha Christie Adaptation!! Check It Out!!
In the modern television landscape there’s no shortage of political dramas to choose from, and it looks like we have another one on the way courtesy of ITV. Real-life couple Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes are set to star in Stonehouse, a new British political drama from ITV and BritBox where the Succession star will play disgraced English politician John Stonehouse, while Hawes stars as … Continue reading ‘Stonehouse’: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes Set to Lead Political Drama!!
Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce are set to star in the six-episode drama series, A Spy Among Friends, and judging by the first look image, viewers will be in for some James Bond-like drama along with heartfelt friendship. The show has been adapted from the New York Times best-selling book by the same name written by Ben Macintyre and will be centered around the lives … Continue reading ‘A Spy Among Friends’: First Image Teases the Limited Series Adaption!! Check It Out!!
