The Best British TV Shows to Watch in 2026
British television is in a golden age. From sweeping period dramas to sharp crime mysteries, witty comedies to gripping thrillers — there has never been more brilliant British content available to international audiences. Here is our guide to the best British TV shows to watch in 2026.
Period Dramas
All Creatures Great and Small (Series 5 — 2026)
The gentle, beautiful adaptation of James Herriot's Yorkshire veterinary memoirs continues to be one of the most beloved shows on PBS Masterpiece. Stunning scenery, warm characters, and a deep love of the British countryside.
Sanditon (Available on PBS Masterpiece)
Based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel, Sanditon is a Regency-era drama full of romance, wit, and beautiful costumes. Essential viewing for any Austen fan.
Grantchester (Series 10 — 2026)
The Cambridge-set crime drama featuring a vicar-turned-detective continues its run. Charming, clever, and beautifully shot in the English countryside.
Crime & Mystery
Midsomer Murders
The longest-running British crime drama, set in the impossibly beautiful and inexplicably deadly English countryside. Essential comfort viewing.
Vera
Brenda Blethyn's portrayal of the brilliant, rumpled DCI Vera Stanhope is one of the great performances in British television. Set in the stunning Northumberland landscape.
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