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If you love British TV like I do I thought I’d share a few of my favorite programs.
Some shows are on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, or Masterpiece Channel via Prime Video. Some may be featured on other streaming services as well. Some may be free or there might be a rental or viewing fee.
As an FYI Rakuten has some great discounts on BritBox and Max. You may have to search and activate the one for Max.
Drama Series
I’ve found many dramas that I love.
Here are a few suggestions.
Doc Martin
Doc Martain is a drama and a comedy show. It follows Doc Martin and the residents of a seaside village.
Endeavour
I watched this show when It was on PBS. I love that it’s set in the ’60s and follows Endeavour Morse and his partner Fred Thursday. It is based on characters from the Endeavour series of books by Colin Dexter.
Endeavour can be found via PBS (check your local stations and streaming app) or on Amazon Prime video.
Inspector Morse
Endeavour was the prequel to Inspector Morse. Inspector Morse follows Inspector Morse and his partner Lewis during their investigations of various crimes.
I’m currently watching the show on BritBox but it can be found via the BritBox channel on Amazon video.
Inspector Lynley Mysteries
I watched this show when it was on PBS years ago. I’m going to watch the full series on Britbox. The show follows Inspector Lynley and Heavers.
Some episodes were based on the Elizabeth George Novels
Vera
This is another show I like. It follows Vera and her team. It’s similar to Inspector Morse.
Honorable Mentions
Many shows might pique your interest so here are a few more.
Luther
This show stars Idris Elba. I watched a few episodes but never finished it. It was very well written.
Scott & Bailey
This was another Drama I liked. It follows the lives of Janet Scott and Rachel Bailey.
Sherlock
I watched this when it was on PBS and liked it. I like the modern take on Sherlock Holmes.
Historical Dramas
If you like historical Dramas here are a few suggestions.
Poldark
I watched this show on PBS and like it. It’s based on the Poldark books by Winston Grahm
Victoria
I liked this show as well. I watched it on PBS when it aired. I’m still mad we never had 4th series/season.
Honorable Mention
If you like LGbTQ historical dramas may I suggest watching Gentleman Jack.
Gentleman Jack
This show was very well done. it follows Anne Lister who was a landowner. It’s well written and I liked how the show detailed how Lesbian relationships were managed in the 19th century.
You can find it on Amazon with a Max subscription or purchase episodes. I watched it via Max.
Comedies
Good Omens
Good Omens is a fun show. it has a good story line and the actors are entertaining. I love the chemistry between Michael Sheen and David Tennant. They do so well at portraying the Angle and Demon characters.
The show is partly based on the Good Omens book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Keeping Up Appearances
This show is so funny. It follows Hyancinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) and her husband Richard. The show deals with day to day issues as well as showing more of Hyancinth’s family.
Miranda
This show makes me laugh it follows Miranda and her friends. I’m currently watching it on Britbox.
Mr. Bean
How can we not forget Mr. Bean? This is just a silly show that follows Mr. Bean on his adventures. Some include his Teddy bear, Teddy.
There was also an animated series that’s pretty funny too.
Share some of your favorite British shows in the comments below.
