BritishTV has been around as long as the television itself, although Britain was swiftly overtaken as the frontrunner of small-screen programming by the United States in the immediate postwar period.

From time-traveling icons to sharp-tongued rebels, British TV has never played it safe. We’re diving into the shows that redefined storytelling, rewired pop culture, and made binge-watching an art ...

For most Americans, the first experience with a British TV show is often on PBS. For others, it may come after talking to that insufferable drama student in high school who impersonates his favorite ...

British television shows have gone global over the last decade. Shows like "Fleabag," "The Crown," and "The Great British Baking Show" have been worldwide hits. Here are 22 of the best British TV ...

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