BritBox will release its first global commission, Murder in Provence, on March 1. Based on the Verlaque and Bonnet series by M.L. Longworth, this witty treasure stars Roger Allam (Endeavour), Nancy Carroll (Father Brown) and Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman). The series follows Antoine Verlaque (Allam) as Investigating Judge in Aix-en Provence and his romantic partner turned partner-in-crime Marine Bonnet (Carroll) as they investigate the murders, the mysteries and the surprisingly dark underbelly of their idyllic home. Their efforts are aided by Hélène (Settle), a hard-nosed detective and Antoine’s trusted confidante.
Continuing the festivities, on March 29, the service will be premiering This is Joan Collins, an epic documentary narrated by Hollywood royalty Joan Collins herself and produced by Salon Pictures, along with the highly anticipated return of BritBox original crime drama The Bay Season 3, featuring new cast member Marsha Thomason (Lost). This spring, the wildly popular Gardeners’ World with Monty Don will begin streaming with a new season filled with gardening tips and inspiration.
Date TBD: Gardeners’ World 2022 | North American Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | NOW | 32 X 60
The popular BBC flagship gardening program returns and is packed with good ideas and tips from experts and timely reminders to get the most out of your garden, whatever its size or type. Hosted by gardening master Monty Don, this BBC lifestyle institution is full of down-to-earth advice from experts and surprise guests, such as Mary Berry.
March 15, 2022: The Bay S3 | BritBox Original, North American Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | 6 X 60
DS Jenn Townsend (Marsha Thomason, Lost), Morecambe’s new FLO, is thrown in the deep end when a body is found in the Bay on her first day in the job. She must get under the skin of a grieving and complicated family if she has any chance of solving the murder, whilst at the same time proving herself to new colleagues in the MIU. The pressure is multiplied when her new blended family struggles to settle in Morecambe, proving to Jenn that a fresh start might not be quite as simple as moving to a different town.
March 29, 2022: This is Joan Collins | North American Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | 1 X 90
A feature-length documentary about the extraordinary life of Joan Collins. From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age to a decade-defining role in the television phenomenon Dynasty, this dramatic rollercoaster story is narrated by Joan herself with her inimitable wit, honesty and verve. Full of never before seen home movie footage and thrilling archive, this epic film gives us an intimate and revealing glimpse into one of the world’s most iconic figures. A story about Hollywood, men, showbiz and beyond, Joan Collins tells us how she survived it all with panache.
