BritBox is already the Canadian home for series gems such as the full catalogue of beloved shows including Downton Abbey and Line of Duty, and welcomed thrilling new series this summer like McDonald & Dodds and the chilling crime drama Time. However, this fall, the service welcomes even more thrilling titles to their rightful home on BritBox that are sure to make you want to cuddle up on the couch and enjoy.
Whether you’re looking to get lost in an atmospheric crime drama with the new deeply engrossing mystery from Ann Cleeves, The Long Call, or looking for a moving, intimate, funny and, above all, true-to-life look at the colorful stories of midwifery and families in East London in the Fifties with Call the Midwife season 10, BritBox has the perfect collection of upcoming titles to enjoy on a chilly autumn evening.
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The Museum – Coming September 14, 2021 | BritBox Exclusive
The higher you climb, the further there is to fall. Della Howells, a wife, mother and passionate historian, has finally secured the top job at the Museum of Wales. But with power comes problems, and after embarking on a reckless affair with a charismatic stranger, Della’s life starts to fall apart. As others seemingly conspire against her, Della goes from being a high-flying career woman to part of Cardiff’s criminal underworld – transforming from heroine to villain. Weaving through the subterranean corridors of the museum out into the striking landscapes of Wales, this atmospheric thriller charts Della’s downfall, exploring themes of heritage, family, love and loss as she discovers that some truths cannot be left in the past.
The Long Call – Coming October 2021 | BritBox Original
Inspired by the bestselling novel of the same name, this atmospheric crime drama brings to life a new deeply engrossing mystery from Ann Cleeves, creator of Vera and Shetland. Featuring Ann’s signature chilling twists and starkly beautiful settings, The Long Call centers on its intriguing and flawed protagonist, Detective Inspector Mathew Venn. We first meet the reserved but intense Matthew at his father’s funeral in NorthDevon with his husband, the small community he grew up in but walked away 20 years ago after being rejected by his family. Now he’s back, not just to mourn his father, but also to take charge of his first murder case. Finding the killer is Matthew’s only focus, and his team’s investigation will take him straight back into the community he left behind – and the deadly secrets that lurk there.
Shetland Season 6 – Coming Soon | BritBox Exclusive
Based on the best-selling books by award-winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows Detective Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall) and his team as they investigate crime within the close-knit island community. The sixth season sees a young man disappears on the overnight ferry to Shetland. DI Jimmy Perez (Douglas Henshall , Outlander) and the team embark on a challenging case that leads them from the Shetland Islands to Glasgow.
Autumnwatch 2021 – Coming November 2021 | BritBox Exclusive
Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams broadcast live from Cairngorms, Scotland. On Halloween, the wild secrets of Troll Mountain on the Island of Rum. Chris reveals the surprising science inside an antler and the team go hunting for Britain’s biggest spider.
The Tower – Coming Soon | BritBox Original
The Tower is based on the acclaimed debut novel by Kate London, a former detective who spent eight years in the Metropolitan Police’s homicide squad. A veteran cop and a teenage fall to their deaths from a tower block in London’s East End. Left alive on the roof are rookie police officer Lizzie Griffiths and a five-year-old boy. Within hours, Lizzie has disappeared. As DSI officer Sarah Collins sets out to uncover the truth around the grisly deaths, the investigation takes her into the dark heart of policing in a complex and diverse city. The Tower will bring this thrilling, intelligent crime story to screen – a tale grounded in the terrifying realities of life on the beat.
Chef’s White’s – Coming November 2021
Whites is a country house hotel and restaurant in rural Wales, named after its talented but temperamental chef, Roland White. When he can be bothered, Roland cooks up a storm, but for much of the time he leaves the kitchen to his long-suffering sous-chef, Bib. Bib should strike out on his own, but can never quite bring himself to abandon Roland because not only are they quarrelsome best friends – they need one another. And besides, they both enjoy a battle of wills with Caroline, the owner, who puts business before genius.
Call the Midwife Season 10 – Coming November 2021 | BritBox Exclusive
It’s 1966, and it’s a testing time for the midwives. But there’s excitement, too, as the women’s rights movement intensifies. With Trixie’s help, Sister Julienne is determined to steer Nonnatus House out of its financial quandary. Dr Turner deals with an array of difficult cases including a former soldier involved in nuclear test explosions. Meanwhile, Sister Monica Joan experiences a crisis of faith, and Sister Frances realizes she needs to be a little less spiritual if she’s to really connect with the local women. There are some interesting challenges ahead, as well as great celebrations when England wins the World Cup.
