Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
discover Discover

British TV series to watch
Purple Star emoji 9 items
By
Sandy Plain profile picture
Sandy Plain
Being married to an Englishman and living in the UK, here's a list of British series that you will love.
Sections
3
 
British television at its best
 
British Love Story
 
Brit Baking and Cooking Shows

British television at its best

I lived in the UK for 9 years and sometimes I just need a dose of British accents and culture. Here are my personal favorites.
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
This series has it all; love, heartbreak, war, sisterly feuds, poverty and royalty.
Downton Abbey (TV Series 2010–2015) ⭐ 8.7 | Drama, Romance
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
The accents, the 40s and 50s fashion, the love stories, the mysterious and of course morality. This show gets a 10/10 in point of view. It's available to watch on Netflix.
Grantchester (TV Series 2014– ) ⭐ 7.9 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
placeholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
How could he date rape!? He's a doctor! Binge worthy.
Liar (TV Series 2017–2020) ⭐ 7.1 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
placeholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
Typical storyline, bodyguard falls for client but the plot evolves.
Bodyguard (TV Series 2018) ⭐ 8.0 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
British Gangster at it's best. Put the sub tittles for better comprehension.
Peaky Blinders (TV Series 2013–2022) ⭐ 8.7 | Crime, Drama
placeholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
You will laugh so hard and relate to the character. It'll make you giggle, chuckle, grin and laugh out loud.
Fleabag (TV Series 2016–2019) ⭐ 8.7 | Comedy, Drama
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder

British Love Story

When you need a good 😢😭
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
Wonderful story about love and friendship. It might make you think of an old flame!
One Day (TV Mini Series 2024) ⭐ 8.0 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
Being a teen is harder than ever! I love this series that focuses on same- sex love. It made me cry, laugh and cheer on the characters.
Heartstopper (TV Series 2022–2024) ⭐ 8.5 | Drama, Romance
placeholderplaceholderplaceholder

Brit Baking and Cooking Shows

The British are masters at making baking shows classy and delicious.
 
Sandy Plain profile picture
This show will spark joy and make you crave cakes, muffins, bread, scones, and baked goods you have never heard of.
The Great British Baking Show (TV Series 2010– ) ⭐ 8.6 | Game-Show, Reality-TV
placeholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholderplaceholder