New Seasons of British TV

We are huge fans of British TV, mostly for the depth of character in the storytelling. And the accents. And the scenery. 

Anyway, a whole slew of our shows—almost all of them murder mysteries (which at this moment are not the intense police drama kind) are in new seasons so I thought I’d share. 

Note: we have both BritBox and AcornTV streaming services. Some of these shows might be found elsewhere but I’m not certain. 

Sister Boniface Mysteries

These mysteries, a spinoff of Father Brown (small town, 1960s England), have been so fun. Sister Boniface, a nun who dabbles in chemistry and biology, helps out on the pathology end of the murders and often finds the key to solving the crime. 

Death in Paradise

This series has gone through so many cast changes in all its years, but so seamlessly that it never loses its appeal. There is always a quirky British detective inspector who leads his team of locals on a fictional Caribbean island. The scenery is always great and the cast of characters delightful. 

Harry Wild

Jane Seymour (yes, that Jane Seymour!) plays a retired English professor who solves mysteries with her young sidekick—to the consternation of her police detective son. This fun one is set in Ireland. 

Beyond Paradise

This spin-off from Death in Paradise began last year. DI Humphrey Goodman, a former Death in Paradise detective, moves back to England with the woman he loves and solves crimes in Devon. His quirkiness is so endearing. 

The Brokenwood Mysteries

This murder mystery series is set in a small town (Brokenwood) in New Zealand. A great cast of characters and a lot of humor. 

And the one non-murder mystery show but perhaps the one we are currently anticipating most: 

Escape to the Country

This is basically House Hunters in the British countryside! Not only do you get to see some amazing houses, but you also learn about different areas of the country. We have put so many places on our travel wish list after watching this show! 

Finally, if you enjoy British shows as well as movies that tell a true story, I urge you to watch Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office on PBS. Such a well-written, well-acted, true (and still ongoing) story that will both tear your heart out and make you cheer. 

Do you enjoy British shows? Which ones are you currently watching?