MISSING WOMAN, ENDLESS QUESTIONS: DAVID MORRISSEY STARS IN "GONE" - BRITBOX'S LATEST GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER

"A Woman of Substance": Brenda Blethyn series marks BritBox's next prestige period drama

The Other Bennet Sister nears a must-see finale as BritBox's breakout Austen hit concludes June 24

· Hailed as one of the UK's most compelling new thrillers, Gone stars David Morrissey (Sherwood, The Walking Dead) in a suspenseful mystery where a woman's disappearance exposes long-buried secrets and unexpected betrayals. Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

· A Woman of Substance arrives on BritBox this summer with both a highly anticipated new adaptation and the beloved 1984 classic. Led by Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander), the sweeping drama follows the extraordinary rise of Emma Harte from Yorkshire maid to powerful businesswoman. The new adaptation premieres June 24, with the original 1984 miniseries joining the service on July 29.

On the Box: The BritBox Podcast:

Hosted by award-winning British radio and television personality Edith Bowman and American comedian, presenter and proud Anglophile Michelle Collins, On the Box: The BritBox Podcast is created in partnership with BBC Studios Audio and delivers exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and sharp, lively takes on the best of British television. With new episodes released every Monday, the weekly series is available wherever listeners enjoy their podcasts.

· June 29, 2026: 1x17: Indira Varma

Edith and Michelle are joined by Indira Varma (The Other Bennet Sister, The Night Manager, Obi-Wan Kenobi).

· June 22, 2026: 1x16: Tom Ellis ON Famous From the Day He Was Born

This week, we have what Michelle describes as maybe our most 'handsome guest' yet, it's star of Tell Me Lies, The Thursday Murder Club and Lucifer, Tom Ellis! In a very fun and wide ranging chat, Tom talks about going to the World Cup, being in New York for Knicks fever, whether he's approached by big women after his role in Miranda, doing sex scenes in his wife's TV show and we find out about Tom's burning desire to be in The Sound of Music!

· STREAMING NOW: 1x15: Josh Dylan and Antonia Thomas ON Flirting at Work Makes It More Difficult to Solve a Murder

It's an unmissable episode as Edith and Michelle catch up with Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor) and Josh Dylan (The Buccaneers), the stars of the exciting new Agatha Christie adaptation Tommy & Tuppence, coming to BritBox September 15th. Antonia and Josh talk about filming the show in gorgeous neighbourhoods of London, explore the irresistible nature of amateur sleuth stories, filming on haunted locations (complete with rooms full of creepy dolls) and how they co-star Imelda Staunton (The Crown) once helped Josh move into an apartment.

· STREAMING NOW: 1x14: Kris Marshall and Dylan Llewellyn ON Cozy Crime Fighting

Edith and Michelle head to the seaside to catch up with Beyond Paradise's detective duo Kris Marshall (Humphrey Goodman) and Dylan Llewellyn (PC Kelby Hartford). Kris and Dylan share stories from the set of Beyond Paradise, debate if TV detectives make the best Cluedo players, talk trying to stay cool when meeting director Danny Boyle, and how his role as Colin in Love Actually has endeared him to every American he's ever met.

· STREAMING NOW: 1x13: Ella Bruccoleri ON Flushing on Cue

It's an unmissable episode of On The Box as Edith and Michelle fangirl over their long-awaited guest - the star The Other Bennet Sister, Ella Bruccoleri. Ella reveals all about portraying Mary Bennet, fawns over playing across from on screen mom Ruth Jones (Gavin & Stacey), shares how singing flat is more tricky than it looks, and why she loves it when the weird girl becomes the object of desire.

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· STREAMING NOW: The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 10 x 30'

Ella Bruccoleri (Ludwig, Call the Midwife) stars as one of Jane Austen's most unassuming characters: Mary Bennet - the seemingly unremarkable and overlooked middle sister in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The series follows Mary as she steps out of her sisters' shadows in search of her own identity and purpose - finding herself in the middle of an epic love story along the way. Her journey will see her leave her family home in Meryton for the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District, all in search of independence, self-love and reinvention. The season finale of The Other Bennet Sister premieres June 24.

· June 24, 2026: A Woman of Substance | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 8 x 60' | Released 2x on Premiere, Then Weekly

A Woman of Substance stars Brenda Blethyn (Vera, Little Voice) and Jessica Reynolds (House of Guinness, Outlander) as the two versions of the iconic character Emma Harte - a housemaid turned-mogul, daughter, mother, lover, fighter and a 20th century feminist icon who refused to know her 'place'. The series finds Emma in 1911, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England, who goes on a dizzying journey to become the world's richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she's given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. The season finale of A Woman of Substance premieres August 5.

BritBox July Listings:

· July 10, 2026: Escape to the Country S33 | *Available Only in United States, United States Premiere | 50 x 60' | 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, United States Premiere, BritBox Co-Exclusive | 6 x 60' | 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 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60' | 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) | New to BritBox | 3 x 120' | 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.

BritBox 2026 Sneak Peek:

· September 15, 2026: Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60'

In the first contemporary English language Agatha Christie series adaptation, the detective duo of the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Antonia Thomas, The Good Doctor) and loveable try hard Tommy Beresford (Josh Dylan, The Buccaneers) rise again. Mixing what made the screwball comedy and playful romance that made this crime solving couple beloved, with a cast representative of the energy of modern London, this series will please old fans - and new - alike.

BBC Select ICYMI:

· STREAMING NOW: Rethinking King George III: In Ten Portraits | North America Premiere | 1 x 60'

Through ten iconic portraits, historians re-examine the legacy of King George III, providing a fuller picture of the monarch often remembered by history as a mad tyrant. From the American War of Independence to his struggles with mental illness, the story of George III's life is retold in the paintings and images that defined his reign.

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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BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

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BBC Select is an ad-free, streaming service offering documentaries across history, travel, culture, true crime and more to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV, The Roku Channel and BritBox Premier. BBC Select is owned and run by BBC Studios - creator, producer and distributor of unparalleled British content globally.

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