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- Bridgerton. Bridgerton is a steamy, candy-colored adaptation of Julia Quinn's much loved series of romance novels, which center around the Bridgerton family of siblings, and their quest to find love.
- Vanity Fair. We're living in the era of the Hollywood remake, and one classic tale recently reimagined for the small screen is William Makepeace Thackeray's 1847 serial novel, Vanity Fair.
- Derry Girls. This Irish show is definitely not British, but it deserves a spot on this list. The show follows five teenagers during the end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland in the 90s.
- A Discovery of Witches. Based on Deborah Harkness's trilogy, A Discovery of Witches is the story of a witch, Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), who falls for a vampire, Matthew (Mathew Goode).
1. Downton Abbey. 2010–2015 52 eps TV-PG. 8.7 (226K) Rate. TV Series. A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century. Creator Julian Fellowes Stars Hugh Bonneville Phyllis Logan Elizabeth McGovern. ITV - A period drama series. 2. Being Human. 2008–2013 37 eps TV-14. 7.8 (27K)
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Feb 24, 2023 · From hilarious sitcoms to classic adaptations, there's no shortage of British TV shows streaming right now. By Amy Mackelden Published: Feb 24, 2023 12:35 PM EST Save Article
- Planet Earth. According to NME, "Planet Earth" is one of the most expensive nature documentaries ever commissioned by the BBC. This lavish budget is apparent in every frame: "Planet Earth" is absolutely gorgeous.
- Fawlty Towers. After John Cleese left "Monty Python's Flying Circus," his next project was "Fawlty Towers." Created and written by Cleese and Connie Booth, the show, which was first broadcast in 1975, is set in a fictional Torquay hotel run by Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil.
- The Office. "The Office" is the brainchild of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Gervais stars as David Brent, the incompetent manager of a fictional paper company.
- Doctor Who. "Doctor Who" first appeared on television screens in 1963. In the years since, it's featured a huge variety of storylines, themes, sci-fi conceits, and actors, and become a genuine phenomenon.
- Doc Martin
- Ted Lasso
- Line of Duty
- Killing Eve
- Foyle’s War
- Rosemary and Thyme
- All Creatures Great and Small
- Happy Valley
- Only Fools and Horses
- The Vicar of Dibley
About –Set in the fictional Cornish village of Portwenn this comedy-drama series stars Martin Clunes as a socially inept Doctor who moves into the village from London. Period –Set in the present day Number of series –6 seasons (70 episodes) Filmed – The series is filmed in the Cornish village of Port Isaac Click to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime...
About – Sporting comedy-drama series telling the tales of an English soccer team managed by an American football coach. The fictional team is AFC Richmond. Lasso is originally hired to lead the team to failure by a character seeking revenge, but his approach turns up surprising results. Period – Set in the present day Number of series – 3 series (3...
About – Line of Dutyis based around a character who joins an anti-corruption unit within the police force. With his working partner, DC Kate Fleming, DS Steve Arnott uncovers links between seemingly unconnected incidents, and also to organised crime. Period – Set in the present day Number of series – 6 series (36 episodes) Filmed – The fictional Ce...
About – Series heroine Eve joins an undercover MI6 unit after being fired from MI5. Her mission is to pursue assassin Villanelle. Violent and near-death experiences then ensue, as Eve and Villanelle work both with and against one another. Period – Set in the present day Number of series – 4 series (32 episodes) Filmed – Filming for Killing Eve invo...
About – This UK TV programme centres on criminal activity during the chaotic World War II period. DCS Christopher Foyle pursues justice at home on the East Sussex coast, while his son does battle as an RAF fighter pilot. After the war ends, Foyle becomes a spy as he takes up a role as a senior intelligence officer. Period – Set during and after Wor...
About – Rosemary and Thyme are rather like a grown-up version of the Famous Five. The gardening duo soon get their hands dirty by stumbling upon one mystery after another. Laura Thyme is a former police officer, while Rosemary Boxer has a PhD in plant (rather than human) pathology. Period – Set in the present day Number of series – 3 series (22 epi...
About – This veterinary series is based around author James Herriott’s real-life experiences in the role. Living in the Yorkshire countryside, the young vet featured in the programme works alongside two other vets. Their housekeeper is also a star of the show. Period – The series is based on experiences occurring between 1940 and 1992, but is set i...
About – Happy Valley centres on police sergeant Catherine Cawood, a divorced and bereaved mother whose daughter committed suicide. This British crime drama is set in West Yorkshire, and the main character also has to contend with the man who raped her daughter, resulting in her raising her grandson. Period – Set in the present day Number of series ...
About –Only Fools and Horses charts the adventures of a pair of South London brothers, Del Boy and Rodney. Del is the real wheeler-dealer of the two, selling on anything he can come across. The pair embark on multiple get-rich-quick schemes over the years. This is one of the UK’s best-loved comedy shows. Period – Set in the present day, from 1981 t...
About – The Vicar of Dibley is all about a female vicar living and working in an Oxfordshire village. This was after female vicars were permitted in the UK, following a 1992 change in the law. Period – Set in the present day, from 1994 to 2007 Number of series – 3 series (20 episodes) Filmed – Filming took place in Turville, near High Wycombe in Bu...
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