Best British TV

Space: 1999 is a British science fiction series that follows the crew of Moonbase Alpha after the moon is knocked out of orbit. The shows ambitious scope, philosophical themes, and stunning visuals (f...

The original British miniseries State of Play is a gripping exploration of the intersection between corporate interests, political scandal, and the decline of traditional journalism. It excels at weav...

The IT Crowd is a cult-classic sitcom set in the basement of a large corporation, where the IT department resides. The show follows the misadventures of Moss, Roy, and their manager Jen, as they navig...

Skins, a British teen drama, offers a raw and unflinching look at the lives of teenagers in Bristol, England. The show explores themes of drug use, mental health, and sexuality with a frankness that w...

Happy Valley follows Catherine Cawood, a strong-willed police sergeant in a small town in West Yorkshire, as she deals with personal tragedy and a local criminal who is released from prison. The show...

Life on Mars is a brilliant British series that follows a modern-day detective who wakes up in 1973 after a car accident. Is he in a coma, insane, or has he actually traveled back in time? The show ma...

Line of Duty is a British police procedural series focusing on AC-12, a unit investigating corruption within the police force. The shows intricate plots, complex characters, and relentless suspense ke...

Ashes to Ashes, a sequel to Life on Mars, continues the time-travel narrative, following a police officer transported back to the 1980s. The series combines crime drama with a nostalgic exploration of...

Doc is a British medical drama set in the 1930s, following a young doctor who moves from London to a rural village. The show explores the challenges of practicing medicine in a time of limited resourc...

Created by Patrick McGoohan, 'The Prisoner' is a British spy thriller from 1967 that explores themes of individuality, freedom, and control. The series follows a former secret agent who is abducted an...

Primeval follows a team of scientists and historians who investigate anomalies that allow creatures from different time periods to cross into the present. While the time travel aspect is more about po...

House of Anubis is a British live-action mystery series that follows a group of teenagers who uncover secrets at a historic mansion. The shows focus on suspense and adventure appealed to a young audie...