The best British series streaming on Showmax
How many of these gems have you watched? Discover a treasure trove of the best British series that are currently streaming, and embark on a binge-session that will leave you wanting more.
Whether you want a British crime series, a British drama, a British comedy or a British thriller, these are all ready for a bloody brilliant BAFTA-worthy binge-session on Showmax. The Sixth Commandment, for example, was just named Best Limited Drama at the 2024 BAFTAs, with Timothy Spall winning Leading Actor, and Black Ops earned Gbemisola Ikumelo the Female Performance: Comedy award. Other 2024 BAFTA nominees on Showmax include Nolly, which saw Helena Bonham Carter up for Leading Actress, and The Lovers, which had Roisin Gallagher up for Female Performance in a Comedy.
COBRA: Cyberwar
Following a cyber-attack that continues to jam communications, the Prime Minister convenes an emergency COBRA meeting.
It’s a Sin S1
The lives of five friends in London in 1981 are tested as they grow up in the shadow of the Aids pandemic.
Industry S1-3
Young bankers and traders in the UK banking world make their way in the financial world in the aftermath of the 2008 collapse.
Alice & Jack S1
A destined romance between long-time lovers Alice and Jack seems unbreakable until Alice’s past trauma makes her retreat.
Boiling Point S1
Based on the hit UK movie, this high-intensity culinary drama sees a head chef battle to forge a name for a new London restaurant
Alex Rider S3
A thrilling British spy series based on the novels of the same name by Anthony Horowitz. Alex Rider is an ordinary teenager enlisted to work for MI6, where he uses skills he didn’t know he had to become an extraordinary spy.
Black Ops S1
Fans of buddy cop comedies like 21 Jump Street will enjoy this hilarious comedy series. Two community support officers are recruited into a dangerous undercover operation to infiltrate a London drug gang.
Everything I Know About Love S1
Based on Dolly Alderton’s hilarious memoir, this is the platonic love story of 20-something childhood friends Maggie and Birdy as they move into their first grown-up house-share in London with their two friends from university.
Ten Pound Poms S1
In post-war Britain, a group leave for Australia. The Roberts family tries to make the best of their situation, but life at the shelter tests them.
The Sixth Commandment S1
Follow the events that unfolded after the real-life deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in a Buckinghamshire village.
You & Me S1
Can three people who have experienced tragedy find hope and love again in the future, or will the past always hold them back?
Time S2
A tense and gritty British prison anthology series that looks at a new scenario of life in prison. Season 2 focuses on a women’s prison.
The Lovers
A dark comedy series about an unexpected love story between a foul-mouthed supermarket worker and a political television broadcaster.
Malpractice S1
When the death of an opioid overdose victim occurs on a battle-hardened doctor’s nightmare shift, the grieving family demands an enquiry.
SAS Rogue Heroes S1
Follow how the world’s greatest Special Forces unit, was formed under extraordinary pressure in the darkest days of World War Two.
Blue Lights S1
Rookie police officers Grace, Tommy and Annie tackle criminal gangs, undercover agents and their own communities in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Diplomat
Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.
Six Four S1
In this dark, book-inspired story of kidnapping, corruption and betrayal, the O’Neills search for their missing daughter, exposing a shocking cover-up.
Rain Dogs S1
HBO’s dark comedy is an unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man.
The Suspect S1
Doctor Joseph O’Loughlin appears to have the perfect life. But nothing can be taken for granted, as his seemingly flawless life is about to unravel.
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Helen Zille on her drag transformation on Showmax
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The Real Housewives of Dubai S2
Get a glimpse into the lives of this group of women as they navigate their relationships, careers, and supremely lavish lifestyles in Dubai.
See the must-watch trailer for Unfollowed Season 2
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How Die Tollie & Manila Show turned SA celebs into queens
Manila von Teez shares a little backstage gossip about how SA’s celebs – from Frank Opperman and Helen Zille to Jack Parrow and Soli Philander – got a big drag makeover.
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Jack Parow on being in drag in Die Tollie & Manila Show
Jack Parow dishes on Die Tollie & Manila Show, being in drag and his entire experience. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
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Recapping The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion part 2
In part 2 of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice reunion, Neetasha calls it quits despite Shahan’s plea. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
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Headspace (2023)
An alien invasion animation like no other, as miniature aliens want to take over the world!
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Migration’s journey behind the scenes
The production team behind animated adventure Migration take us behind the scenes to reveal how they captured the perfect waddle and quack.
Watch the Barbie movie online, plus uplifting family films
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The Ninja Turtle Renaissance
The four turtles return in a brand-new movie adventure.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Everyone’s favourite crime-fighting reptiles return. The turtles work to earn the love of New York while facing down an army of mutants.
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie (2023)
Two teens transformed into superheroes join forces to protect their city from a villain in this animated movie for the whole family.
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet (2022)
An adventure-filled animation. After Tad accidentally unleashes a curse that endangers his friends, he sets out to reverse it.
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Dev Patel on Monkey Man and 7 martial arts must-sees
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