BritBox’s July lineup features a new crop of must-watch British programming. From crime thrillers, reality series to period pieces, there’s plenty for subscribers to look forward to next month. Check out the full list below to see what’s coming to BritBox in July 2026.
July 10, 2026: Escape to the Country S33 | *Available Only in United States
Released 6x Upon Premiere, then 4x Weekly
Need an idyllic rural retreat? Tempted to quit the rat race for the peace of the countryside? Join country living experts as they help people achieve that dream by finding their ideal property.
July 14, 2026: Return to Paradise S2 | *Available Only in United States
Released Weekly
Detective Sergeant Mackenzie (Mack) Clarke (Anna Samson, Home and Away) should be back in the UK, living her best life. Instead, she’s still in Dolphin Cove trying to stay out of her ex-fiancée Glenn’s (Tai Hara, Colin from Accounts) wedding plans. Lucky for Mack, her compulsion to solve impossible cases serves as a great distraction. From the literary world to state-of-the-art shark labs, dating apps and rock concerts, Mack and her team face challenges with their unique blend of humour and tenacity. But Mack’s biggest challenge of all? Finding a way to exist in Dolphin Cove as the ultimate outsider.
July 23, 2026: Gone S1 | North America Premiere
Released 3x on Release, Then Weekly
Alana Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, has vanished. Minutes have turned into hours; hours into days. And yet her family have heard nothing. Her car keys are still in the dish by the front door, her mobile phone is still charging under the bed. It’s as if she’s simply walked out on her stable family home… Concerned, Alana’s husband Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood) goes to the police. He speaks to Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater). He is determined – insistent – that she finds out what has happened to his wife. Cassidy promises him she will. But something in her gut tells her he is responsible.
July 29, 2026: A Woman of Substance S1 (1984)
Released All at Once
Emma Harte (Jenny Seagrove, X Company), a bright and ambitious servant girl, overcomes her impoverished beginnings in her quest to become a retailing magnate and one of the world’s richest women.
BBC Select July Listings
- July 1, 2026: Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job S2 | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 8 x 30′ | Released All at Once
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to renovate another crumbling Italian home, working hard and embracing the local lifestyle. - July 1, 2026: Wild Horses the Rockies and Me | North America Premiere | 1 x 50′
Gordon Buchanan travels into Canada’s Rocky Mountains to observe wild horses preparing for winter and protecting their foals from predators, deepening his lifelong admiration for them. - July 6, 2026: 7/7: The London Bombings | North America Premiere | 4 x 60′ | Released All at Once
In July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors and victims’ families relive the disaster. But who was responsible for this tragedy? - July 9, 2026: Versailles: The Dream of a King | Available in North America | 3 x 50′ | Released All at Once
A look into the life and loves of France’s most famous king, Louis XIV, telling the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe’s most splendid palaces. - July 9, 2026: Canal Boat Diaries S6 | North America Premiere | 10 x 60′ | Released All at Once
Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and North of England. Travelling through England’s landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass. - July 16, 2026: Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Available in North America | 1 x 50′
Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters. - July 16, 2026: The Story of China | Available in North America | 6 x 50′ | Released All at Once
A sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity. - July 16, 2026: Tom Read Wilson’s Magnificent Tour of Europe | North America Premiere | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
A grand tour of Europe was once a rite of passage undertaken by 17th, 18th and 19th century aristocrats. Now, craving a touch of cultural enlightenment, Tom Read Wilson sets out to follow in their footsteps. - July 23, 2026: The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | Canada Premiere, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50′
Russian soldiers and civilians film with the BBC in secret, exposing how men on the front line are executed and forced to fight against their will. - July 23, 2026: Natural World S10 | Available in North America | 5 x 50′ | Released All at Once
The BBC’s flagship natural history series brings you stories of deadly ant invasions, unique desert lions, unseen grizzlies and amazing orangutans. - July 23, 2026: Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty | Available in North America | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
The greatest art works of all time are born of war and bloodshed as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos. - July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S1 | Available in North America | 5 x 60′ | Released All at Once
In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the first call to conviction, via critical forensics and identifying suspects, follow the cases as they unfold in real time. - July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60′ | Released All at Once
The fascinating and gripping series that follows murder investigations from multiple perspectives within the first few days of the crime. - July 30, 2026: Secrets of the Human Body | Available in North America | 3 x 60′ | Released All at Once
A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.
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