BritBox – July 2026 Listings

Hailed as one of the UK’s most compelling new thrillers, Gone stars David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead) in a suspenseful mystery where a woman’s disappearance exposes long-buried secrets and unexpected betrayals. Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

A Woman of Substance arrives on BritBox this summer with both a highly anticipated new adaptation and the beloved 1984 classic. Led by Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander), the sweeping drama follows the extraordinary rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful businesswoman. The new adaptation premieres June 24, with the original 1984 miniseries joining the service on July 29.

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• STREAMING NOW: The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive | 10 x 30′ Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen’s most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet – the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters’ shadows in search of her own identity and purpose – finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. The season finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.

• June 24, 2026: A Woman of Substance | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60′ | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly

  A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte – a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her ‘place’. The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she’s given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. The season finale of A Woman of Substance premieres August 5.

BritBox July Listings

• July 23, 2026: Gone S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60′ | Released 3x on Release, Then Weekly

  Alana Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, has vanished. Minutes have turned into hours; hours into days. And yet her family have heard nothing. Her car keys are still in the dish by the front door, her mobile phone is still charging under the bed. It’s as if she’s simply walked out on her stable family home… Concerned, Alana’s husband Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood) goes to the police. He speaks to Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater). He is determined – insistent – that she finds out what has happened to his wife. Cassidy promises him she will. But something in her gut tells her he is responsible.

• July 29, 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 (1984) | New to BritBox | 3 x 120′ | Released All at Once

  Emma Harte (Jenny Seagrove, X Company), a bright and ambitious servant girl, overcomes her impoverished beginnings in her quest to become a retailing magnate and one of the world’s richest women.

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• September 15, 2026: Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60′
  In the first contemporary English language Agatha Christie series adaptation, the detective duo of the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Antonia Thomas, The Good Doctor) and loveable try hard Tommy Beresford (Josh Dylan, The Buccaneers) rise again. Mixing what made the screwball comedy and playful romance that made this crime solving couple beloved, with a cast representative of the energy of modern London, this series will please old fans – and new – alike.

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• STREAMING NOW: Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | North America Premiere | 1 x 60′
  Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III’s life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.

BBC Select July Listings

• July 1, 2026: Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job S2 | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 8 x 30′ | Released All at Once
  Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to renovate another crumbling Italian home, working hard and embracing the local lifestyle.

• July 1, 2026: Wild Horses the Rockies and Me | North America Premiere | 1 x 50′
  Gordon Buchanan travels into Canada’s Rocky Mountains to observe wild horses preparing for winter and protecting their foals from predators, deepening his lifelong admiration for them.

• June 4, 2026: Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World | Available in North America | 1 x 60′
  The revelatory story of the men and women who created the cloned sheep that caused scientific stir and moral panic around the world. Who was Dolly, how did she come to be, and what is her legacy today?

• July 6, 2026: 7/7: The London Bombings | North America Premiere | 4 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  In July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors and victims’ families relive the disaster. But who was responsible for this tragedy?

• July 9, 2026: Versailles: The Dream of a King | Available in North America | 3 x 50′ | Released All at Once
  A look into the life and loves of France’s most famous king, Louis XIV, telling the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe’s most splendid palaces.

• July 9, 2026: Canal Boat Diaries S6 | North America Premiere | 10 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and North of England. Travelling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass.

• July 16, 2026: Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Available in North America | 1 x 50′
  Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters.

• July 16, 2026: The Story of China | Available in North America | 6 x 50′ | Released All at Once
  A sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity.

• July 16, 2026: Tom Read Wilson’s Magnificent Tour of Europe | North America Premiere | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  A grand tour of Europe was once a rite of passage undertaken by 17th, 18th and 19th century aristocrats. Now, craving a touch of cultural enlightenment, Tom Read Wilson sets out to follow in their footsteps.

• July 23, 2026: The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | Canada Premiere, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50′
  Russian soldiers and civilians film with the BBC in secret, exposing how men on the front line are executed and forced to fight against their will.

• July 23, 2026: Natural World S10 | Available in North America | 5 x 50′ | Released All at Once
  The BBC’s flagship natural history series brings you stories of deadly ant invasions, unique desert lions, unseen grizzlies and amazing orangutans.

• July 23, 2026: Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty | Available in North America | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  The greatest art works of all time are born of war and bloodshed as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos.

• July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S1 | Available in North America | 5 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the first call to conviction, via critical forensics and identifying suspects, follow the cases as they unfold in real time.

  • July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60′ | Released All at Once
    The fascinating and gripping series that follows murder investigations from multiple perspectives within the first few days of the crime.

• July 30, 2026: Secrets of the Human Body | Available in North America | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
  A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.