Real crime is a british documentary series examining wellknown or unsolved crime cases from a new perspective. Great british and australian tv detective, crime, and. For this list, were looking at the most fascinating series on british tv that revolve around unlawful or illegal acts that are usually or typically. Thriller is an acclaimed british anthology series from the 1970s. With brenda blethyn, jon morrison, riley jones, kenny doughty. Best murder mysteries to stream and binge watch 2019 edition. One who is in love with british murder mysteries simply cant live a life without watching at least a few episodes of the adventures of sherlock holmes. Theres more than one type of british detective and each has his or her own way of figuring out a mystery, whether its taking a holistic approach, a laidback look, or going the more traditional route, ultimately getting the job done. Watch british shows and movies online hulu free trial. Sherlock, season 4 watch now the thrilling, funny, and terrifying adventures of the worlds only consulting detective, sherlock holmes, and his war veteran friend, dr.
Midsomer murders, sherlock holmes, miss marple, rosemary and thyme, inspector lynley, inspector barnaby, fabian of scotland yard etc. Season three of sherlock, which premieres on sunday, january 19, runs for only three episodesalbeit 90minute long ones, but still. This list features the most popular british detective series including sherlock, the last detective, agatha christies marple, foyles war, wallander, and inspector lewis. An irish detective inspector in the uk police is transferred to saintmaries police department, but he hates the sun, sea and sand. If, like me, you are looking for good quality tv for entertainment, and have a predilection for british shows, here is a list of those series ive completed some i gladly. Broadcasted on sky atlantic in 20, we follow one british and one french detective on their. Danny johnjules, elizabeth bourgine, don warrington, tobi bakare. This is the quintessential british detective series. This popular british crime series first debuted across the pond in 20. The fixer is a british drama television series, produced by kudos for itv.
The series follow his investigations into murders on the island. Fun mystery crime show with a crew of handpicked detectives forming a special mystery solving cold case unit. Death comes to pemberley tv series deep state tv series dick spanner, p. The show is wonderful, but even if it werent, it would be worth a watch for just the scenery. Some of the best shows on tv are mysteries and your netflixamazon prime hulu acorn mhz choice masterpiece hbo go etc. Many consider this british mystery series a new version of you, which was quite.
Another prequel to a british favorite, this miniseries follows the early career of jane tennison, the relentless veteran detective played by helen mirren in prime suspect. If you love crime tv genre, especially british shows, you know there are plenty of dedicated, strong women characters who make up part of the crime solving teams. A selfdestructive detective, luther is skilled but emotionally impulsive when solving cases. Three detective series you can stream online bbc america. The scottish detective drama ran for a whopping 27 seasons, which made it the longest running police drama series in history. I was on netflix, home to countless other british crime shows that ooze the same might, smartness, and.
Based on author james herriots muchloved collection of stories, this new series from the makers of downton abbey stars callum woodhouse. With david jason, bruce alexander, john lyons, arthur white. To my delight, i wasnt using a fancy bbc subscription to watch bodyguard. Tvma science fiction, crime tv series 2018 jim sturgess and agyness deyn play detectives charlie hicks and elaine renko, partners and enemies, who seek to enforce the law and protect their loved ones in a world that every day slips closer to certain destruction. Later series see another british di head the investigative team. For this list, were counting down the greatest tv detectives from some of the uks finest and most influential crime drama shows. The only downside to british tv shows is their short seasons. As the original cast has slowly been replaced, my interest has begun to wane, but acting, writing and production remain first rate as of 0516 12 series and 107 episodes. The 10 best brit detective shows, ever washington examiner. Period drama is a personal favorite as you may notice. A chronicle of the lives of the british aristocratic crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century.
Stefanie martini plays tennison as a newly minted woman police constable, a rarity in 1973, who must fight for respect from her male colleagues and her family. Each episode in this anthology series takes place within the confines of an. On tv there are more british detectives than you can shake a stick at. Initially based upon the novels of ann cleeves, the series was brought to screen by david kane, who has remained a principal writer through all five series. The best of british crime and violence, currently available on youtube. Best british detective shows and tv series, ranked by fans. The best british murder mystery shows to stream tv guide. Di jack frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. For this list, were looking at the most fascinating series on british tv that revolve around unlawful or illegal acts that are usually or typically harmful to others and are thus punishable by law. Shetland shetland is an atmospheric detective series set in the chilly and remote shetland islands region of scotland. The show, about the crime ridden neighborhood of the summerhouse estate, quickly put out to short series. Crime and punishment 2002 tv series crimes that shook britain. I really love british television and here is a list of british tv series and miniseries i really like.
With her caustic wit and singular charm, dci vera stanhope and her team face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking northumberland landscape. Rating is available when the video has been rented. A power outage like never seen before threatens britain. Detectives interrogate a suspect, breaking the suspects story down, bit by bit, until the truth emerges. The show was also known for giving upandcoming scottish talent their. British period drama fans have another marvellous year of television ahead for them. Set in modern britain, it follows the life of john mercer, an exbritish. British detective shows complex characters, stunning design and long, slowmoving mystery plots are the hallmarks of these crime dramas from across the pond. Watch every episode plus more great tv shows and movies on demand. Shetland is a british television crime drama television series, made by itv studios for the bbc and broadcast on bbc one, that first broadcast on 10 march 20. But for those who want to see women take the helm, here is a short list of some of the best ones to watch. Best british crime tv shows 8 british crime dramas you.
A look at my favourite british mysteries if you enjoyed this video please follow me on twitter. For this list, were counting down the greatest tv detectives from some of the uks. Six british mystery shows youll want to binge on this weekend. Dont see the good british detective shows you love on the list. Vera is a british crime drama series based on novels of the same name, written by crime writer ann cleeves. The series stars brenda blethyn as the principal character, detective chief inspector vera stanhope. Sherlock in recent years, sherlock has been something of a gateway drug for many new british mystery fans. Jack frost is the curmudgenly detective, played by beloved british actor david jason. Bedlam when a haunted former asylum is turned into a highend apartment building, it has unexpected consequences for the buildings new tenants.
It was first broadcast on itv on 1 may 2011, and to date, ten series have aired, with the latest debuting on 12 january 2020. The tunnel is a british french collaboration based on the original swedish show the bridge in 2011. Idris elbas iconic portrayal of the morose detective creates a. I started watching them on pbs, on masterpiece theater, but soon devoured as many as possible on my netflix and amazon accounts. With his criminal sidekick stick sammy johnson, spender was one of the more remarkable tv detectives of the 1990s. This is the 2018 version of this guide click here for the 2020 edition fun fact. The 10 best british crime dramas of alltime decider. Intriguing british tv detectives to investigate tonight. Season 1 episode 1 lady killer full episode youtube. Masterpiece british mystery series to watch right now. The great detective the eye of clarkie blackburn youtube. Here, in alphabetical order, are the new british period drama series, mini series and tv movies you need to see in 2020. Prime suspect in this quintessential british crime series, helen mirren stars as detective jane tennison, battling crime and a fair bit of sexism on the job.