BritBox February 2024 Schedule Announced

BBC Studios and ITV have announced the BritBox February 2024 titles, which include everything from new BritBox Originals to classic British fare. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the largest collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.

On February 1, the six-part drama Three Little Birds will be added to the BritBox entertainment roster. Written by Sir Lenny Henry (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Broadchurch), the series narrates the adventures of sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their acquaintance Hosanna as they board a ship heading leaving from Jamaica for a new life in Great Britain.

Awards season is back in full swing, and BritBox will once again exclusively broadcast the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 on February 18, hosted by BritBox favorite David Tennant (There She Goes, Staged).

At the end of the month, fans will follow the beloved trenchcoat-wearing detective, Vera Stanhope, as she delves into even more thrilling mysteries in the latest season of Vera.

The BritBox February 2024 slate is available for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year – after an introductory free trial period – on Roku, Amazon Fire TV stick, Apple TV 4th Gen, Samsung, LG, and all iOS and Android devices, AirPlay, Chromecast, Comcast X1 & Flex, and online at BritBox.com.

BritBox is also available as a premium add-on channel on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, and Roku for Prime members and on Apple TV Channels on supported devices.

Created by two British content powerhouses – BBC Studios, the subsidiary arm of the BBC, and ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster – the service features iconic favorites, exclusive premieres, and current series and soaps – most available within 24 hours after their UK premiere.

BritBox also offers expert curation and playlists that enable fans to find programs they know easily and discover new favorites via the web, mobile, tablet, and connected TVs.

BRITBOX FEBRUARY 2024 SCHEDULE

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1

Three Little Birds | Exclusive | North America Premiere | Original | 6 x 50 | 3 Episodes Weekly
Written by Sir Lenny Henry (Chef!, Broadchurch, The Long Song), this life-affirming six-part drama is inspired by his mother’s stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain, which became her lifelong home and where she raised her family.

Three Little Birds narrates the adventures of gregarious sisters Leah and Chantrelle, who hail from St Anne’s district in Jamaica, and their virtuous, bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, as they board a cruise ship heading for a new life in Great Britain.

Chewing Gum S1-2 | S1: 6 x 30, S2 6 x 30 | New to BritBox | All at Once
British writer and actress Michaela Coel plays 24-year-old Beyonce fanatic Tracey Gordon. The Bafta-winning series is based on Coel’s lead character in the semi-autobiographical monologue “Chewing Gum Dreams,” which follows a young lady as she leaves behind adolescence and enters womanhood.

Tracey deals with new adult challenges and her many conflicting interests as she struggles with the strictness of her religious beliefs and her love of all things Beyonce. Tracey and her mates settle into a new phase in their lives while living in an estate in Tower Hamlets, east London.

Lorraine’s Fast, Fresh and Easy Foods | New to BritBox | 6 x 30 | All at Once
Former model Lorraine Pascale presents this cooking show, in which she creates appetizing food from scratch ingredients in a short period of time. Chef Lorraine’s meals make it possible for busy people to prepare dinner without resorting to packages or jars.

Her meals — which are ideal for entertaining — include appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and her signature bakes for all occasions. The easy recipes allow people to spend less time in the kitchen and more time having fun with friends and family.

Africa Rising with Afua Hirsch S1-2 | Exclusive | U.S. Premiere I S1: 3 x 60, S2: 3 x 60 | All at Once
Journalist and broadcaster Afua Hirsch travels across Africa to meet a broad range of young creatives who are pushing forward and reinventing the culture in Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco. It is a side of Africa not often highlighted by the media, so Afua’s mission is to introduce artists on their own terms and in their own voice.

In each country, Afua asks what it means to be a cultural creator in a fast-changing society with rapidly growing industries, such as new art forms in Morocco and music production in Nigeria.

Mandela, My Dad and Me | New to BritBox | 1 x 60 | Movie
While in the middle of preparing to play Nelson Mandela, Hollywood star Idris Elba (Luther) embarks on a South African odyssey to record a studio album, connect, and open up about his roots.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 7

Bad Education S5 | Exclusive | North American Premiere | 7 x 30 | All At Once
The Jack Whitehall-created series returns for a fifth season that sees the new generation of Class K returning to Abbey Grove, including glamorous gossip Usma (Asha Hassan, Rocks), wannabe roadman Inchez (Anthony J Abraham, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan), and himbo Harrison (Bobby Johnson, Masters of the Air).

There’s also clueless slacktivist Jinx (Laura Marcus, Silent Witness), eccentric Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Lockwood & Co.), and energetic hustler Blessing (Francesca Amewudah-Rivers). They are all under the watchful eye of terrifying headteacher Hoburn (Vicki Pepperdine, Getting On).

Black is the New Black | Exclusive | North American Premiere | 4 x 30 | All At Once
This four-part docu-series sees exceptional figures from politics, business, sport, science, and more sharing their insights into being black and British today, how they got where they are, and thoughts on what the future holds. The series features Naomi Campbell, Thandiwe Newton, David Harewood, and Lenny Henry.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

Heartbeat S2-6 | New to BritBox | S2: 10×60, S3: 10×60, S4: 16×60, S5: 15×60, S6: 17×60 | All at Once
Members of the local constabulary patrol the town of Ashfordly and the nearby village of Aidensfield in the North Riding of Yorkshire, keeping the peace whilst also dealing with local loveable rogues and their own love lives. The program is based upon the “Constable” books by Nicholas Rhea.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 | Exclusive | North American Premiere | Red Carpet 1 x 60, Event 1 x 180 | Live
The 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards celebrate excellence in film and honor the latest in cinema in the UK. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by David Tennant.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20

There She Goes | Exclusive | North American Premiere | Original | 1 x 60 | Series Finale
This hour-long special reunites the Yates family as they continue to raise their son and daughter, Rosie, who is non-verbal and lives with an intellectual disability. David Tennant (Doctor Who) and Jessica Hynes (W1A) reprise their roles as struggling yet hilarious parents who attempt to make the best of their lives.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 26

Thomas and Sarah | New to BritBox | 13 x 60 | All at Once
A spin-off from the BAFTA Award-winning series Upstairs, Downstairs, it stars John Alderton (Please Sir!) and Pauline Collins (Dickensian) reprising their Upstairs, Downstairs roles.

The Jonathan Ross Show S21 | Exclusive | 7 x 60’ | Weekly
For over two decades, Jonathan has been a giant of the television landscape, winning massive audiences for every show with his celebrity guests, live music, and trademark humor. From the light entertainment shows that made him a household name to film reviews, comedy panel shows, and hosting awards ceremonies, Jonathan Ross is showbiz.

His charming style means he gets far more from his guests than any other interviewer, as stars spill their secrets. Must-watch TV has never been so much fun.

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

Vera S13 | Exclusive | North America Premiere | 3 x 120 | Weekly
Vera will commence its 13th series, seeing Brenda Blethyn (Kate & Koji) step back in the trench coat as DCI Vera Stanhope to solve another set of mysteries based on the best-selling novels by Ann Cleeves.