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Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal The forgotten story of the daring and bloody criminal plot to kidnap Princess Anne in March 1974, which led to an extraordinary shootout in the shadow of Buckingham Palace
Royal Carols: Together at Christmas 2023 A televised festive concert in Westminster Abbey hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge and supported by The Royal Foundation.
Peter O'Toole - Along the Sky Road to Aqaba He brought danger to his art and madness to his life, yet inspired a generation of filmmakers. Explore the incredible legacy of acting legend Peter O’Toole's in this exclusive documentary that tells his story.
When the Queen Spoke to the Nation The remarkable story of when the Queen spoke directly to the nation.
The Ghost of Richard Harris He will forever live in the hearts of his fans and those who knew him best. This is not just a biographical documentary, but a haunting of the people and places that were dear to one of Ireland's greatest actors.
Elizabeth: Fashioning a Monarch How The Queen’s wardrobe always perfectly reflected her dedication to duty.
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe: The Real Story Accompanied by the drama starring Eddie Marsan, this documentary tells the bizarre true story of the "Canoe Man" John Darwin, who his faked death and began a new secret life with his wife in Panama.
Royal Carols: Together at Christmas A televised festive concert in Westminster Abbey hosted by the Duchess of Cambridge and supported by The Royal Foundation.
An Interview with Brian Cox Award-winning actor Brian Cox (Succession, King Lear) sits down for an exclusive, in-depth interview on his life and career.
Elizabeth: Her Passions and Pastimes In this film we will celebrate the life of The Queen through her passions and pastimes. From horses and dogs to TV and theatre, we reveal the tastes and affections that gave Her Majesty the most pleasure.
A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen In tribute to the life of the longest-reigned British monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II. Featuring special interviews with her children and those who have worked with her and other public figures.
Charles, The Monarch and the Man Presented by Jonathan Dimbleby, this documentary looks back at the achievements of the man who is now the King.
This is Joan Collins The beloved Dynasty star narrates her rollercoaster life story with extraordinary never before seen footage in this feature-length documentary.
The Mezzotint MR James' hair-raising tale of a mysterious old artwork, sent to art curator Mr Williams (Rory Kinnear). Upon first glance, it doesn't leave much of an impression. But over time, he realises the image is gradually changing.
Wedding of the Century 40 years ago, Lady Diana Spencer joined Prince Charles at the altar in front of 750 million viewers worldwide for one of the most iconic weddings in history.
The Beatles and India Using rare footage, eye-witness accounts, and unseen recordings and photographs, join the fascinating journey that profoundly influenced the spiritual lives and music of the world’s most important band.
The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching the Game Show Killer Accompanying the three-part drama, this documentary chronicles the true story of murderer John Cooper and the team that brought him down after 20 years of evading prosecution.
Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple Join us in celebrating a century of iconic characters, captivating suspense, and, of course, Christie.
Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story This investigative documentary tells the exclusive inside story of how one of Britain's most disturbing killers was tracked down - all in the glare of 24-hour rolling news.
The Executioner When Jan Citron is stopped on the Autobahn by the police, he is charged for more than a simple traffic offense.
Honour DCI Caroline Goode vows to bring justice for a young girl, murdered by her family for falling in love with the wrong man.
Lennon's Last Weekend Witness the last in-person interview John Lennon ever gave through the eyes of interviewer Andy Peebles, who relives the events surrounding those last fateful days.
Diana: The Interview that Shocked the World In one of the most memorable moments in TV history, Princess Diana candidly opens up about her marriage to Prince Charles and her life as a member of the royal family.
The Small Hand: A Ghost Story Shetland’s Douglas Henshall stars as antique book dealer Adam Snow, who is haunted by the ghost of a young boy. As Adam investigates the strange occurrences, secrets from his childhood are revealed.
Dial M for Middlesbrough Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson are back on board their macabre tour bus for another deadly trip, this time heading to Middlesbrough.
Martin's Close It’s 1684, and John Martin is on trial for his life. Facing him, the infamous 'hanging judge' George Jeffreys. However, this is not a cut-and-dried murder case. Based on the ghost story by MR James.
63 Up The literal experience of a lifetime, where real people's lives are documented in full. Experience the next steps in their life-long journeys in this groundbreaking documentary.
7 Up & Me Every 7 years, “The Up Series” returns to document the original 14 Briton’s unfolding of life. In this exclusive special, the series’ celebrity fans discuss how it has affected popular culture and reflected the major milestones of their own lives.
A Revolutionary Romance The wedding that had the entire world vying for an invite. Illustrated with rich archive and snippets from a select cast in the know, we reveal Harry and Meghan's wildly different backgrounds and the sheer luck that brought them together.
Click and Collect To save his daughter's Christmas, Andrew (Stephen Merchant) goes on a road trip with Dev (Asim Chaudhry), his neighbour from hell, to buy an elusive Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess.
Macbeth (2018) Using groundbreaking cinematic techniques, Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of an ambitious general’s descent into nihilism is brilliantly reimagined in this compelling adaptation.
Death on the Tyne In this thrilling and hilarious sequel to Murder on the Blackpool Express, passengers and crew aboard an overnight ferry trip are bumped off one by one in grizzly circumstances.
How to Catch A Serial Killer One of the most captivating crime stories in recent memory - the painstaking pursuit of serial-killer Christopher Halliwell by a seasoned detective hellbent on justice.
The Dead Room Veteran radio presenter Aubrey Judd soon realizes that elements of his own past are not as dead and buried as he perhaps hoped.
Mother's Day This absorbing drama depicts the real actions of two ordinary mothers - one English, one Irish - whose courageous response to tragedy paved the path for peace in Northern Ireland.
Classic Doctor Who Comic-Con Panel Peter Davison, Colin Baker, and Sophie Aldred joined BritBox at Comic-Con 2017 to discuss Doctor Who and answer fan questions.
Murdered for Being Different Bafta-winning real-life drama about the murder of Sophie Lancaster in 2007. She was attacked, along with her boyfriend, because they were dressed as goths.
Murder on the Blackpool Express In this feature-length mystery comedy, a crime writer takes fans on a coach tour of locations from his books. Soon, the passengers are faced with the possibility of a murderer on board.
Against the Law When Peter Wildeblood fell in love with Edward McNally in 1952, homosexuality was a crime in Britain. Their love affair would have devastating consequences for each of them, leading to a watershed moment for British equality.
300 Years of French and Saunders Comedy dream team Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite for the first time in ten years for a thirtieth-anniversary show bursting mirth, mayhem, And wigs. Lots and lots of wigs.
Are You Being Served? (2016) 30 years later, some of Britain's most memorable characters are brought back to life. Havoc ensues for the people of Grace Brothers as young Mr. Grace is determined to bring the store into the '80s... a reasonable request since it is 1988.
Reg Powerful political drama based on a true story. Tim Roth stars as Reg Keys, a bereaved and defiant military father who took on Tony Blair in the 2005 General Election.
Murdered by My Father A young woman falls in love with the wrong man, with tragic consequences for everyone.
Holloway: Women Behind Bars Exploring the history of HM Prison Holloway and its inmates.
Billionaire Boy Joe and his father Len become billionaires when Len invents a new type of toilet roll. Joe has everything money can buy, but he soon learns money can't buy everything.
To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters From the creator of Happy Valley, Sally Wainwright brings us a compelling period drama about the Brontë sisters and their extraordinary battle for recognition.
A Midsummer Night's Dream A sparkling modern take on a Shakespeare classic, Russell T Davies's adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream sees a cast of acting royalty and incredible new talent bringing the Bard's words to life in this spellbinding adaptation.
Young Hyacinth Before she was Hyacinth Bucket (It’s pronounced Bouquet, thank you very much), the star of Keeping Up Appearances spent the late 1950s taking care of her father and younger sisters Daisy, Rose, and Violet.
Cameraman to The Queen Peter Wilkinson has had unprecedented Royal access for nearly 20 years, capturing the both the grand splendor of state events and the quiet personal moments of the royals while at The Queen's side.
Coalition Power and partisanship are at the center of this tense drama following Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown, and David Cameron in the tumultuous days after the 2010 UK general election.
Britain's Tudor Treasure Celebrate the 500th anniversary of Britain's finest surviving Tudor building, Hampton Court, which remains a showcase for royal magnificence and ceremony.
Licence to Thrill: Paul Hollywood Meets Aston Martin Baker Paul Hollywood explores the world of Aston Martin cars. Paul meets new Aston boss Andy Palmer and also trains up to race and join one of the Aston teams.
Mandela, My Dad and Me In 2013, Idris Elba released an album inspired by his time portraying Nelson Mandela. This revealing documentary follows Elba as he reconnects with his roots while recording his album and promoting his film.
Lady Chatterley's Lover DH Lawrence’s tale of forbidden love across class boundaries, where the beautiful, but lonely Constance finds herself in a passionate affair.
An Inspector Calls Set in 1912, follow Inspector Goole as he is called in to probe the wealthy Birling family after the suicide of a young woman. As the pieces fall into place, dark secrets are brought to light.
The Bad Education Movie Young teacher Alfie Wickers (Jack Whitehall) ineptly tries to supervise and occasionally educate a class on their field trip.
That Day We Sang Victoria Wood's musical, rooted in the Manchester of 1929 and 1969, is the story of two lonely middle-aged people who grab a second chance at life.
Seven Wonders of the Commonwealth Some of the nation's best-loved presenters travel around the globe to marvel at seven diverse natural wonders and meet some of the two billion members of the Commonwealth.
The Women of World War One Kate Adie examines the impact of British women's work during the First World War and shows how victory lay not just in leaving the traditional confines of their lives behind but also in their eventual enfranchisement.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Beyond the Pale When Whicher is hired to investigate threats made against the son of former Home Secretary Sir Edward Shore, he is led to dangerous corners of Victorian London’s Docklands, and also to the woman of his dreams.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: The Ties that Bind A man of decency and principle, Jack Whicher reluctantly takes on a case of infidelity that appears fairly straightforward, until a dark twist leads him to uncover some disturbing secrets.
Murdered by My Boyfriend Drama telling the true story of what happens to a teenage girl when she falls in love with the wrong man, a charmer who ends up dominating every aspect of the young woman's life.
The Lady Vanishes Iris Carr befriends an older woman while traveling solo by train. When Iris wakes from a nap, the woman is gone and other passengers claim she never existed.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane Having left the Scotland Yard under a dark cloud, Whicher is now on his own as a private detective to investigate the death of a young girl, and he is up against some powerful and wealthy figures, as well as some of his own inner demons.
Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help Craig Ferguson riffs on celebrities, clarinets in metal bands, and the big man upstairs with his trademark stream-of-consciousness comedy.
An Adventure in Space and Time A dramatized account of how Doctor Who was brought to the screen in 1963 by a young producer frustrated by TV's glass ceiling and an actor unhappy with a career of hard-man roles.
The Tractate Middoth In Mark Gatiss’ adaptation of MR James' chilling tale, a young student is drawn into a family feud when a relative comes to find a particular book at his university.
Churchill: The Darkest Hour This landmark docu-drama re-examines the darkest hours of one of the twentieth century's most remarkable heroes, and provides a fascinating re-evaluation of the epic and traumatic experiences of Winston Churchill in the First World War.
Mr Stink Chloe sees Mr Stink every day but she’s never spoken to him, which isn’t surprising, because he stinks. But it turns out that there is more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or nose.
The Nightwatch Linked by their wartime experiences, four young Londoners in the 1940s discover new freedom and must make peace with their past in order to build their future.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House Based on Kate Summerscale’s bestselling novel, this true-to-life Victorian mystery follows Scotland Yard DI Jack Whicher, who is sent to investigate the horrific murder of a three-year-old boy.
The Hairy Bikers' Christmas Party Si King and Dave Myers make finger food - canapes, mini-desserts and spicy Thai treats - for a party for friends, family and some of the people they have met on the road.
Christopher and His Kind Matt Smith and Toby Jones star in this stirring drama chronicling the formative years of novelist Christopher Isherwood and the forging of his identity amidst the chaos of 1930s Berlin.
Swingin' Christmas A glamorous show hosted by Michael Parkinson featuring an array of festive musical treats from conductor John Wilson, his orchestra and special guest star Seth MacFarlane.
Vincent Van Gogh: Painted with Words Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this complex portrait of Vincent Van Gogh. As the dialogue is sourced from Van Gogh's own words, it paints a fascinating impression of the artist's life and torments.
Mo Julie Walters stars in this BAFTA-winning political drama as Mo Mowlam, the controversial but popular UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who battles split factions and illness.
A Child's Christmases in Wales Inspired by Dylan Thomas’ nostalgic anecdotal tale and narrated by Michael Sheen, this observant comedy peeks into the lives of a South Wales family's Christmases across the 1980s.
Miss Austen Regrets Based on the life of one of Britain’s most treasured authors. As she approaches age forty, Jane Austen appears happily single until she reflects on previous suitors and life choices in this enchanting drama.
Clash of Santas Howie, newly separated from his wife, travels to Lithuania to take part in an international Santa Claus convention. His buddy Colin agrees to go along for the sleigh ride, but ends up as cast at Howie's cheerleading elf.
Gina Yashere: Skinny B*tch From luggage to colonic irrigation, Gina Yashere’s special leaves no stone unturned with her sharp and witty observations.
Florence Nightingale Starring Laura Fraser, this film brings to life the story of Florence Nightingale's spiritual and emotional breakdown after the Crimean War: a moment of crisis, doubt, and failure that ultimately inspired her revolutionary career in medicine.
My Boy Jack Daniel Radcliffe, Carey Mulligan, and Kim Cattrall lead an all-star cast in this moving WWI drama about the relationship between Rudyard Kipling and his son Jack.
Lewis: Behind the Scenes A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the 'Lewis (2007)' drama series.
Persuasion Anne Elliot is pressured by her parents to turn away her true love due to his lack of status or wealth. Years later, he returns from sea, a successful naval officer, which salts the wound on Anne’s heart.
Gideon's Daughter Golden Globe-winning drama starring Emily Blunt, Tom Hardy, and Bill Nighy. A PR guru reconsiders his career and priorities amidst the building of the Millennium Dome and his daughter departing for university.
My Family and Other Animals Based on Gerald Durrell’s renowned autobiography, the eccentric Durrell family experience the joys of living a life of freedom and adventure.
The Quatermass Experiment In this live adaptation of the 50s sci-fi classic starring David Tennant, the only survivor of a crashed rocket holds a terrible secret from the stars, and Professor Quatermass must stop him.
Sparkling Cyanide Enveloped in a glamorous world of wealth and politics, an elderly couple are unlikely secret agents, brought in to investigate the murder of a powerful soccer club manager's wife.
The Other Boleyn Girl This tale of passion and royal intrigue depicts the story of Mary Boleyn, King Henry VIII's mistress before he married her elder sister Anne.
Cruise of the Gods Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, and David Walliams star in this affectionate, surprising comedy about former stars of an 80s sci-fi television program, reuniting for a cruise arranged by the show's obsessive fan club.
Mind Games From award-winning writer Lynda La Plante. A serial killer is at large and committing a series of horrific murders.
The Turn of the Screw When a governess is hired to look after two young children, everything changes when she starts seeing spirits.
Eddie Izzard: Glorious Filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo, the off-handedly brilliant Eddie Izzard commands the stage with his distinctively cerebral and eccentric style of comedy.
Mrs Brown Experience Judi Dench's Academy Award-nominated portrayal of Queen Victoria, whose unconventional friendship with servant John Brown (Billy Connolly) elicited an unprecedented palace scandal that threatened to weaken the monarchy.
A Royal Scandal Richard E. Grant stars in this true story of bitterness and betrayal, where a royal marriage, entered into for all the wrong reasons, falls apart.
Eddie Izzard: Definite Article Eddie Izzard unleashes his wry wit at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, covering topics like the Crusades, mad European cows, the Death Star canteen and more.
The Blue Boy Emma Thompson and Adrian Dunbar star as an unhappily married couple who sense the presence of a dead child at their hotel.
The Trial of Lord Lucan Twenty years after the disappearance of the infamous earl and suspected murderer, puzzling ambiguities of the Lucan mystery are presented before a jury in an imagined trial that never was.
Hard Times In an industrial town where markets overshadow the human spirit, a retired merchant forbids his children to engage in imaginative pursuits.
Royal Celebration July 29, 1981. A young Keira Knightley and Minnie Driver star in this high emotions drama set around Charles and Diana's 1981 wedding.
Heading Home Drawn to the Bohemian literary crowd of post-war Soho, Janetta Wheatland becomes involved with two men from very different worlds.
Unfinished Portrait The first bio-film of the world's most read author, whose life was as intriguing as her novels. Based on the private correspondence of the notoriously guarded Christie, this film explores why a proper English lady would imagine plans for a perfect murder.

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