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Featured Guide · August 2026

Best British Police Procedurals

From Inspector Morse to Happy Valley — the full guide, with where to stream every show in the US.

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Best British Police Procedurals

From Inspector Morse to Line of Duty — the full lineup of British police dramas, and where to stream every one.

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Cozy British Mysteries

Warm, witty, and never too dark — the best gentle mysteries for a rainy afternoon.

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Where to Watch — BritBox vs. Acorn TV

A full breakdown of BritBox, Acorn TV, and PBS Passport, plus a head-to-head comparison to help you choose.

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British Mystery Shows

The essential mystery and drama lineup — classics, modern favourites, and hidden gems worth seeking out.

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What's New on BritBox & Acorn TV

New seasons, US premieres, and what's streaming now — August 2026.

BritBox · Period Drama

The Hardacres

Claire Cooper and Liam McMahon return as Mary and Sam Hardacre. Series 2 follows the family as they adjust to life at Hardacre Hall after their rise into Yorkshire's landed society.

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BritBox · Coming Soon

Time

David Tennant joins the cast for the third series of Jimmy McGovern's BAFTA-winning drama, written by McGovern (Unforgivable, Cracker, The Street) and Samuel Bailey (Shook). Set in a Young Offenders Institution, this series explores the impact of incarcerating teenagers and the effects on those who look after them. Coming later this year to BritBox.

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Acorn TV · New Season

The Chelsea Detective

DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) return for a fourth season of murder cases set against the wealthy streets of Chelsea. New episodes stream Mondays through August 24 on Acorn TV.

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The Books Behind Your Favourite Shows

Many beloved British mysteries began on the page. Discover the novels behind some of your favourite television series.

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The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman's bestselling mystery follows four retirement-village friends who meet weekly to pore over cold cases — until a killing on their own doorstep gives them their first live one.

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Behind Vera

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The Crow Trap

Ann Cleeves' first Vera Stanhope novel — richer and rawer on the page than on screen.

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Behind Case Histories

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Case Histories

Kate Atkinson's first Jackson Brodie novel, three cold cases and a private investigator haunted by his own past.

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