First off: Our first print run of the British TV Streaming Guide: US Edition, Summer 2025 began arriving today, with the rest of the shipment expected tomorrow and Friday. We're turning them around as fast as possible in the order we received the orders, so if you placed a pre-order, keep an eye out for those tracking emails over the next couple days.

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If you're currently staying inside to escape the oppressive heat in many areas, we have plenty of streaming suggestions below - this time, highlighting shows and films you might have overlooked in the past.

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• Watching: Our Great Yorkshire Life - This is another one of those great nonfiction shows that take us around an area of the UK, checking out the scenery and talking to interesting locals as they go. With 20 episodes and a wide variety of sites and topics, there's a bit of something for everyone - including York (home to the new crime series Patience), a trip to Anne Lister's home (Gentleman Jack), and an episode in Thornton (home to the Bronte sisters).
• Reading: Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall - Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall has turned to fiction, bringing us another solid mystery about murder and dark secrets in a gorgeous coastal village. And the best part? They're already working on an ITV adaptation.

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Oft Overlooked British TV Shows & Films

SS-GB - 2017 - In this alternate-history thriller, Britain has surrendered to Nazi Germany, and Scotland Yard detective Douglas Archer (Sam Riley) must serve under the SS while secretly aiding the resistance. Based on Len Deighton’s novel, the series presents a chilling vision of 1940s London under occupation, where loyalties are murky and danger is ever-present. Streaming​

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Into the Blue - 1997 - John Thaw stars as a retired civil servant whose quiet holiday to Greece takes a dark turn when his travel companion mysteriously disappears. Adapted from the novel by Robert Goddard, this suspenseful TV movie unfolds across sunny Mediterranean settings, with secrets and betrayals lurking just beneath the surface. Streaming (also on Tubi)

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Traces - 2019 to 2022 - Set in Dundee, this forensic crime drama follows three women - lab assistant Emma Hedges (Molly Windsor), professor Sarah Gordon (Laura Fraser), and professor Kathy Torrance (Jennifer Spence) - as they uncover the truth behind a long-cold case. Streaming​

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Baptiste - 2019 to 2021 - This spin-off of The Missing centers on retired French detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) as he tackles complex new cases while grappling with personal demons. Set across Europe, the series explores trafficking, corruption, and grief, with each season unfolding as a self-contained mystery filled with emotional depth and moral ambiguity. Streaming​

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Warren - 2019 - Martin Clunes plays Warren Thompson, a grumpy driving instructor who relocates to Preston to live with his partner and her two teenage sons. Short-tempered and spectacularly bad at people, Warren blusters his way through life in this offbeat sitcom about stubbornness, self-delusion, and everyday annoyances. Streaming (also on Tubi)

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Boomers - 2014 to 2016 - Three couples on the cusp of retirement navigate late-life surprises, friendship, and family in this light-hearted sitcom set in a coastal Norfolk town. With a cast of familiar British faces, Boomers explores everything from downsizing and grandchildren to dating apps and funerals—because getting older doesn’t mean getting boring. Streaming (also on Tubi)

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The Outlaws - 2021 to present - In Bristol, a group of strangers from wildly different backgrounds are thrown together for community service. As they clash, connect, and stumble into a criminal conspiracy, they form an unlikely bond. Co-created by Stephen Merchant (who also stars), this crime comedy balances dark humour with emotional depth and suspense. Streaming​

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Red, White & Royal Blue - 2023 - When a PR disaster sparks headlines about a feud between the First Son of the United States and a British prince, the two young men are forced into a fake friendship to preserve diplomatic relations—but it quickly becomes something more. Adapted from Casey McQuiston’s novel, this romantic comedy blends royal protocol with modern LGB romance. Streaming​

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The Oxford Murders - 2008 - When a student (Elijah Wood) arrives at Oxford to study under a brilliant but arrogant logician (John Hurt), he’s drawn into a series of murders linked by mysterious mathematical symbols. Set against the backdrop of Oxford’s academic elite, this cerebral thriller explores logic, truth, and the fine line between genius and madness. Streaming (also on Tubi and Pluto TV)

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Invitation to Murder - 2023 - In this Agatha Christie-inspired mystery, a bookstore clerk with a passion for whodunnits is invited to a remote estate for a mysterious reading of a will. When guests begin turning up dead, she puts her fictional knowledge to the test. Though American-made, the film channels classic British murder mystery tropes in a Cluedo-like setting. Streaming​

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Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose - 2023 - Based on the real-life 1930s legend of “Gef the Mongoose,” this surreal period dramedy stars Simon Pegg as paranormal investigator Nandor Fodor. When reports of a talking mongoose on the Isle of Man surface, Fodor journeys to uncover the truth—only to find a tangle of eccentricity, obsession, and folklore. Streaming (also on Tubi)

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Ordinary Lies - 2015 to 2016 - Set in a northern UK car dealership, this anthology-style drama reveals the hidden secrets of everyday employees—from fake deaths to stolen identities. Each episode centers on a different character, showing how one small lie can spiral out of control. The ensemble cast includes Jo Joyner, Max Beesley, and Michelle Keegan. Streaming​

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The Door - 2016 - In post-WWII Hungary, a well-to-do writer (Martina Gedeck) hires a mysterious housekeeper (Helen Mirren) with a shadowy past and a strict set of rules. As their relationship deepens, secrets unravel in this quietly intense drama about trust, guilt, and the invisible scars of history. Based on the Hungarian novel by Magda Szabó. Streaming​

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Walking Britain’s Roman Roads - 2020 - Historian Dan Jones journeys across the UK on foot, tracing the remnants of Roman roads that once connected the empire. From Hadrian’s Wall to London’s hidden layers, this nonfiction series blends archaeology, history, and landscape exploration, revealing how ancient engineering still shapes Britain today. Streaming​

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Wasted - 2016 - Four aimless twenty-somethings run a struggling souvenir shop in a West Country village, drinking, daydreaming, and dodging responsibility. When one of them starts receiving advice from an imaginary Sean Bean (playing himself, in full fantasy garb), things get even weirder. Streaming​

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New This Month...

​14 Brand New British TV Shows Premiering in the US in June​

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Of all the vast mountains of knowledge that as of yet you have not scaled, Martin, this slope is one of the most slippery. Be careful.

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Arthur Seldom, The Oxford Murders​

Stream it (US): Tubi, Pluto, Plex, Amazon Prime, Roku Channel, Hulu

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