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If you love British TV, then you already know (and love) BritBox. The streamer is packed to the gills with programming for even the most ardent Anglophile. But it's easy to get stuck in a rut. Ready to stop watching Are You Being Served for the 80th time and dive into a world of real, dyed-in-the-wool, off-the-beaten-path British television? We're here to unearth some of the BritBox gems you might have missed, the ones you'll be recommending to all your mates (had to) after you've binged them. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and prepare to discover your new favorite underrated BritBox show.
Scroll to see all the underrated BritBox shows we absolutely adore!
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1. Detectorists
This isn't your average treasure hunt. Detectorists follows Andy and Lance, two friends obsessed with metal detecting in the English countryside. But saying that is like saying that The Office is about people working in an office — it is, but it's a whole lot more. It's a slow-burning comedy, filled with quiet humor, stunning cinematography, and a surprisingly profound look at friendship, the natural world, and the pursuit of the simple pleasures that make up life. It's just the right blend of soothing, highbrow, and life-affirming.
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2. The Fall
Remember all that positive stuff we said about soothing and life-affirming content? I want you to imagine a show that's the exact opposite of that, but just as good. The Fall is a psychological thriller starring Gillian Anderson as a DSI tasked with catching a serial killer in Belfast. It's dark, intense, and masterfully written, focusing on the cat-and-mouse game between detective and killer. Also, the serial killer is Jamie Dornan. There, now you understand why we've made you watch this scary show.
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3. Mum
You know that sitcom Mom with Ana Ferris? Well, Mum is another mother trying to navigate her life, but the mom is Lesley Manville, so the show is British catnip. Manville shines in this sitcom about a recently widowed woman navigating life with her well-meaning but often exasperating family. Mum is an understated comedy, finding humor in the everyday awkwardness and the quiet moments of tenderness. It's incredibly relatable and deeply human, a true testament to the power of family (for better or worse).
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4. Inside No. 9
For those who love a good anthology, Inside No. 9 is a must-watch. Each episode is a standalone story (think Black Mirror), often with a twist ending created by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. From horror to comedy to deeply unsettling drama, you never know what you're going to get, but it's always brilliantly executed and utterly original. It's like a box of chocolates, but each one might be a delicious nightmare.
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