BritBox July 2026 Schedule Announced
BBC Studios has announced the titles coming to BritBox in July 2026, which include a range of new BritBox Originals and classic British fare, as well as the spring slate. BritBox is a digital video subscription service offering the most extensive collection of British TV in the U.S. and Canada.
The July lineup includes Gone, one of the UK’s most compelling new thrillers starring David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead) in a suspenseful mystery in which a woman’s disappearance exposes long-buried secrets and unexpected betrayals. Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.
A Woman of Substance arrives on BritBox this summer with both a highly anticipated new adaptation and the beloved 1984 classic. Led by Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander), the sweeping drama follows the extraordinary rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful businesswoman.
The new adaptation premieres June 24, with the original 1984 miniseries joining the service on July 29.
BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. The service launched in 2017 and is now wholly owned by BBC Studios.
From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday lives and into a world of exceptional British storytelling.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive | 10 x 30’
Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way.
Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. The season finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.
AVAILABLE JUNE 24
A Woman of Substance | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60’ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly
A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte – a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place’.
The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished, ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who embarks on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury penthouse in New York.
A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. The season finale of A Woman of Substance premieres August 5.
BRITBOX JULY 2026 SCHEDULE
PODCAST
On the Box: The BritBox Podcast
Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter, and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television.
June 22, 2026: 1×16: Tom Ellis ON Famous From the Day He Was Born
This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most ‘handsome guest’ yet; it’s star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis! In a very fun and wide-ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he’s approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife’s TV show, and we find out about Tom’s burning desire to be in The Sound of Music!
June 29, 2026: 1×17: Indira Varma
Edith and Michelle are joined by Indira Varma (The Other Bennet Sister, The Night Manager, Obi-Wan Kenobi).
AVAILABLE JULY 10
Escape to the Country Season 33 | *Available Only in United States, United States Premiere | 50 x 60’ | Released 6x Upon Premiere, then 4x Weekly
Need an idyllic rural retreat? Tempted to quit the rat race for the peace of the countryside? Join country living experts as they help people achieve that dream by finding their ideal property.
AVAILABLE JULY 14
Return to Paradise Season 2 | *Available Only in United States, United States Premiere, BritBox Co-Exclusive | 6 x 60’ | Released Weekly
Detective Sergeant Mackenzie (Mack) Clarke (Anna Samson, Home and Away) should be back in the UK, living her best life. Instead, she’s still in Dolphin Cove trying to stay out of her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara, Colin from Accounts) wedding plans. Lucky for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction.
From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenges with their unique blend of humor and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.
AVAILABLE JULY 23
Gone Season 1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released 3x on Release, Then Weekly
Alana Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, has vanished. Minutes have turned into hours; hours into days. And yet her family have heard nothing. Her car keys are still in the dish by the front door, her mobile phone is still charging under the bed. It’s as if she’s simply walked out on her stable family home…
Concerned, Alana’s husband Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood) goes to the police. He speaks to Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater). He is determined – insistent – that she finds out what has happened to his wife. Cassidy promises him she will. But something in her gut tells her he is responsible.
AVAILABLE JULY 29
A Woman of Substance Season 1 (1984) | New to BritBox | 3 x 120’ | Released All at Once
Emma Harte (Jenny Seagrove, X Company), a bright and ambitious servant girl, overcomes her impoverished beginnings in her quest to become a retailing magnate and one of the world’s richest women.
2026 SNEAK PEAK
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60’
In the first contemporary English-language Agatha Christie series adaptation, the detective duo of the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Antonia Thomas, The Good Doctor) and lovable try-hard Tommy Beresford (Josh Dylan, The Buccaneers) rises again.
Mixing what made the screwball comedy and playful romance that made this crime-solving couple beloved, with a cast representative of the energy of modern London, this series will please old fans – and new – alike.
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Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’
Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III’s life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.
AVAILABLE JULY 1
Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job Season 2 | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 8 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to renovate another crumbling Italian home, working hard and embracing the local lifestyle.
Wild Horses the Rockies and Me | North America Premiere | 1 x 50’
Gordon Buchanan travels into Canada’s Rocky Mountains to observe wild horses preparing for winter and protecting their foals from predators, deepening his lifelong admiration for them.
AVAILABLE JULY 6
7/7: The London Bombings | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors and victims’ families relive the disaster. But who was responsible for this tragedy?
AVAILABLE JULY 9
Versailles: The Dream of a King | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A look into the life and loves of France’s most famous king, Louis XIV, telling the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe’s most splendid palaces.
Canal Boat Diaries Season 6 | North America Premiere | 10 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and North of England. Traveling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat, the Naughty Lass.
AVAILABLE JULY 16
Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Available in North America | 1 x 50’
Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters.
The Story of China | Available in North America | 6 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A sweeping series in which Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing more than 4,000 years of history that have shaped the nation’s identity.
Tom Read Wilson’s Magnificent Tour of Europe | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A grand tour of Europe was once a rite of passage undertaken by 17th, 18th and 19th-century aristocrats. Now, craving a touch of cultural enlightenment, Tom Read Wilson sets out to follow in their footsteps.
AVAILABLE JULY 23
The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | Canada Premiere, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50’
Russian soldiers and civilians film with the BBC in secret, exposing how men on the front line are executed and forced to fight against their will.
Natural World Season 10 | Available in North America | 5 x 50’ | Released All at Once
The BBC’s flagship natural history series brings you stories of deadly ant invasions, unique desert lions, unseen grizzlies and amazing orangutans.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The greatest artworks of all time are born of war and bloodshed as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos.
AVAILABLE JULY 30
Murder 24/7 Season 1 | Available in North America | 5 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the first call to conviction, through critical forensics and suspect identification, follow the cases as they unfold in real time.
Murder 24/7 Season 2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The fascinating and gripping series that follows murder investigations from multiple perspectives within the first few days of the crime.
Secrets of the Human Body | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.
