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The Essential British TV Services
These are the services that serious British TV fans actually use. Each has a distinct library — knowing which one has your show saves a lot of time.
BritBox
The largest library of classic and contemporary British TV available in the US. Inspector Morse, Vera, Death in Paradise and thousands more. The first subscription any serious British TV fan should get.
Check current price →Acorn TV
Specialises in British and international mysteries. Home to Hinterland, Agatha Raisin, Doc Martin, Murdoch Mysteries, and many exclusive US premieres.
Check current price →PBS Passport
PBS Passport gives you extended access to PBS content including Masterpiece, where many BBC dramas air first in the US.
Check current price →Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video carries a rotating selection of British content, including PBS Masterpiece titles such as Good Omens and Downton Abbey.
Check current price →Access BBC iPlayer & UK-Only Streams with a VPN
Some of the best British TV — BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 — isn't available in the US at all. A VPN connects you through a UK server so you can watch from anywhere.
Fast UK Servers
Thousands of UK servers optimised for HD and 4K streaming with no buffering.
Works With All UK Platforms
BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, My5, BritBox UK, Sky Go — all unblocked.
All Your Devices
Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Fire Stick, and Smart TV.
How to Watch in 3 Steps
- Sign up for NordVPN and download the app
- Connect to a UK server
- Open BBC iPlayer, ITVX, or Channel 4 and start watching
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Watch British TV for Free in the US
You don't need a paid subscription to start. These free services carry a surprising amount of quality British content.
Tubi
Tubi offers a surprisingly large free library supported by ads, including older series of Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, and various classic British dramas.
Pluto TV
Has dedicated British TV channels running classic shows around the clock.
Kanopy
Many public libraries offer Kanopy for free, which carries British films and some series.
A Streaming Stick
If your TV isn't already "smart," a Fire TV Stick gets every service on this page onto your actual television in minutes — no cable box required.
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Printable Journals & Trackers for British TV Fans
Track your watchlist, rate every episode, and keep notes on your favourite detectives.