This weekend marks 28 years since the premiere of Jonathan Creek, the clever and unconventional mystery series that quickly became a cult favorite. First airing on 10 May 1997, the show introduced us to the brilliant but eccentric Jonathan Creek, a magician’s consultant who used his keen eye for illusion and logic to solve seemingly impossible crimes.

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Played by Alan Davies, Creek was a refreshingly quirky addition to the world of British detectives, paired initially with journalist Maddy Magellan, (Caroline Quentin).

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With its unusual premise, twisty plots, country house settings, and ingenious solutions, the series stood out as one of the most original mystery shows of its time. Over the years, Jonathan Creek saw changes in sidekicks, tone, and storytelling—but it always celebrated the thrill of figuring out the impossible.

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If you've never seen it—or just you just to watch it again—you can check it out HERE on BritBox.

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RELATED: 15 Things You Might Not Know About Jonathan Creek​

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• Watching: Finding You - This 2021 film follows a young woman following in her late brother's footsteps as she travels to a coastal village in Ireland. While pursuing her dream of becoming a violinist, she crosses paths with a famous young actor filming on location—leading to unexpected friendships, personal growth, and a touch of romance against the scenic Irish backdrop.
• Reading: Desperate Measures by Simon Farrant - I've just started this one after receiving an advance copy from the author, and I was excited to read it since I've never encountered a crime series set in Corby (or anywhere in Northamptonshire that I can think of). When a murder case hits dangerously close to home, DI Suzy Hunter is drawn into a chilling web of crime where love, family, and survival collide. It veers towards the gritty end of the spectrum, so it's best for those who prefer their crime novels a bit less cozy.

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​15 Brand-New British TV Shows Coming to the US in May 2025​

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This Week in British TV...

• On BritBox, May 2nd brought season 1 of Motherland (season 2 arrives on the 9th, and season 3 on the 16th). On the 7th, they added the first season of The Bletchley Circle (2012), which will be followed by the second season on the 14th. On the 11th, look for the BAFTA TV Awards, hosted by Alan Cumming.
  • ​BritBox May 2025 schedule & descriptions​
• On Acorn TV, new episodes of Murdoch Mysteries and Brokenwood Mysteries, and The One That Got Away continue weekly on Mondays. The new season of Harry Wild premiered on May 5th, and they also added the 2015 series Safe House that day. On the 12th, look for the crime drama The Light in the Hall.
  • ​Acorn TV May 2025 schedule & descriptions​
• On PBS and PBS Masterpiece, Miss Austen began on May 4th (new episodes weekly for four weeks). The period drama follows Jane Austen's sister as she attempts to retrieve private letters that could damage her reputation. Keeley Hawes stars.
• On Netflix, Britain & the Blitz premiered on May 5th. On the 9th, they'll add the true crime documentary A Deadly American Marriage (looking at the case of an widowed Irish father killed by his wife and father-in-law). On the 14th, they'll add Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story.
• On Amazon Prime Video, Octopus! premieres on May 8th, featuring narration by Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
• On Apple TV+, Long Way Home will be added on May 9th.

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​View all the brand-new British TV premieres in the US for May 2025 HERE​

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"All that's necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Or good women."

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Jean, The Bletchley Circle​

Stream it (US): BritBox​

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