BritBox is the hottest digital video subscription service from ITV and the BBC. It offers viewers across the United Kingdom with some of the best British programmings. Whether you are into the latest shows or want to watch a classic, BritBox is a perfect service. If you are a subscriber to this service, there are lots of new shows on BritBox that are coming in August 2020.
The service features a wide collection of British content. Users only need to pay £5.99 a month to access HD content on their Smart TV, Tablet, Smartphone, or Laptop.
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New on BritBox in August 2020
The following TV shows will be available on BritBox in August.
Will Bill Season 1
Will Bill is a prominent British comedy TV series. The Will Bill Season 1 premiere was on the 4th of August 2020. Bill Hixon is the main character that you can find in this TV series. He is a US police chief and a widow. Bill moves to Boston from Miami along with Kelsey, who is his 14-year old daughter. That’s because he got sacked from the Department of Police as he assaulted a boy for uploading nude photos of Kelsey. This created a major impact on all the colleagues of Bill. However, he manages to cope up with his work and get back into ordinary life throughout Season 1.
In the Will Bill Season 1, there is a total number of six episodes. Every single episode is thrilling. It is one of the best TV shows produced by Rob Lowe.
Have I Got News for You Season 58
Have I Got News for You Season 58 is a popular British TV show. The season 58 of this TV show was premiered back on 11 October 2019. It is one of the longest-running TV shows as well. In fact, this TV show has been broadcasting since the year 1990. Being a host on this TV show is a challenging job to do. It is possible for the viewers to see the challenges that the hosts are going through while they enjoy the different episodes. In fact, the bad decisions taken by the hosts are in a position to create a negative impact on their private life as well. This is applicable on the Have I Got News for You Season 58 as well.
In the 58th Season, it is possible to see some of the best episodes, which include politicians, actors, comedians, team captains, and journalists who work as hosts. This TV series was going to premiere on 6th August 2020.
The Stand Up Sketch Show Season 1 & 2
The Stand Up Sketch Show is one of the most popular comedy TV shows. People who are interested in enjoying stand up comedies will be able to take a look at this TV show and enjoy everything that comes on their way. In this TV show, it is possible to see how the stand-up comedians are constructing material on their own to entertain the audience.
The first season of The Stand Up Sketch Show was premiered back in the year 2019. Along with the success that it received, the second season was produced as well. The second season was on aired during the early months of the year 2020. It has received lots of attention from the audience as well and we will be able to see the third season coming up soon in the near future. In the BritBox, the show will be available from 6th August 2020.
Trevor McDonald Collection
Trevor McDonald Collection is based upon the travel adventures of Trevor McDonald. There has been a total number of 43 episodes in this TV show. Even though the original TV series started numerous decades back, Trevor started featuring in it from the year 2007. The TV show was produced by ITV Studios. It was more of a documentary type TV show, which was designed to showcase the world in action.
The main interest of this TV show was to bring information related to current affairs that are related to human interests. On top of that, Trevor heavily focused on bringing out investigative journalism along with this TV show as well. It offered news stories that are in the long-form. The news stories offered a major development, which was associated along with an investigation, which is usually carried out by the national newspapers. It is going to premiere on 6th August in the BritBox.
Moving On Season 1 to 9
Moving On was a British TV show. It was Jimmy McGovern who produced the TV show. It was made out of contemporary standalone dramas. Every single episode of this TV show focused heavily on the life of one character or more than one character. The very first episode of Moving On Season 1 was premiered back on 18th May 2009. This can be considered as the second-longest TV series on BBC of this kind. Season 9 of Moving On was premiered back on the 5th of February 2018. Moving On was going to release on 7th August in the BritBox.
Made in Chelsea Season 12-16
It is a reality show and you can call this an award-winning TV series as well. It was broadcasted in the United States. The main focus of this TV show is to display the lives of shallow young people who are based in West London. The 12th season of Made in Chelsea was premiered back on the 10th of October 2016. It ended up in the month of December.
Christmas Party Special was the most prominent episode that could be seen in the entire season. Likewise, the TV show went forward until Season 16 of it was aired on the 8th of October, 2018. The season consisted of a total number of 11 episodes. It was conducted on the 24th of December 2018. The season also had an episode titled Big Christmas Quiz. Now it is available on the BritBox from 13th August.
There She Goes Season 2
There She Goes is a British comedy TV series. This TV series was created by Shaun Pye. In fact, he created the TV series based on a collection of experiences on his own. His daughter was born along with a health condition named chromosomal disorder. This is the main reason why he came up with the decision to produce the TV series. There She Goes Season 2 Premier was aired on the 9th of July 2020. The story continued along with this season. The progress of Miley Locke, who had a learning disability was portrayed throughout the season.
In addition to that, it was clear how the season moved forward along with giving positive signs of recovery to the audience as well. The comedy writing background of Pye helped him to contribute heavily towards the plot of this TV series. In fact, you can find dark humor throughout the series. It is going to release in the BritBox on 18th August 2020.
The Prisoner
The Prisoner is one of the most popular television shows of all time. The 1967 television drama is set to available on BritBox from 20th August. Users will get to watch all 17 episodes of the show. Starring and created by Patrick McGoohan, the show is a true classic. Watch how a former British secret agent is taken abducted and kept as a captive in a coastal village while the people who have taken him captive try to find out why he resigned from his work.
Ghosts Season 1
Ghosts is a new TV series, which was started telecasting back in the month of April 2019. Only the first season of this TV series is on air as of now. The TV series focuses on comedy and horror. It is being broadcasted by BBC. The main plot of the story is to showcase a collection of ghosts and stories related to them from numerous historical periods back in the past. The ghosts are sharing the house along with occupants who newly come to live on it.
The cast members of Yonderland and Horrible Histories have compiled the story of Ghosts Season 1 as well. When you initially start watching Ghosts, you will see it as a comedy story. However, you will be able to see how elements of horror are being added into it along with time as well. No matter what, the series has earned some positive reviews from the critics as well. Now you can watch the Ghosts series on BritBox from the 20th of August 2020.
Space 1999
Space 1999 is a scientific and a fictional TV series. You can call this as a British and Italian combined TV show. The TV show was initially on air during 4th September 1975. It had two different seasons and a total number of 48 episodes. During the plot of the TV show, the producer and the story writers wanted to predict what would happen along with space explorations in the future.
The story was mainly based on the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha, which is a research center that is located on top of the moon. The struggles that human beings are dealing with due to the presence of nuclear waste on the planet and the need to find an alternative home for living is clearly portrayed in Space 1999. You can also see how the characters have to deal with a mysterious unknown force as the story proceeds. Space 1999 is going to release on BritBox from 20th August.
Sapphire & Steel
The 1980s saw the release of Sapphire & Steel. The show went on for six seasons. It is set to be released on BritBox. Watch all 34 episodes of the sci-fi series. It stars David McCallum and Joanna Lumley. It is another show about mysterious agents who battle it out to protect the universe from malevolent forces. Sapphire & Steel will also be available for streaming from the 20th of August 2020.
Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons
Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons is a sci-fi television series. It was created by Sylvia Anderson and Gerry. Premier of this TV series was on the 29th of September, 1967. It has been a successful TV show and it has been viewed by people in more than 40 different countries out there.
The storyline of Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons was based upon a war that takes place between the earth and a race that belongs to Martians, which is called as Mysterons. A misunderstanding of human astronauts who are on Mars contributed towards the spark behind this war. You will be able to see how the Mysterons are having special healing capabilities, which lead the story towards intensive battles along with time. The overall storyline of Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons has been perfect and the producer has been able to create a perfect TV show with limited resources available back in the day. This TV series will be releasing on 20th August 2020 in the BritBox.
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) is a TV series from Britain, which is based upon the story of a private detective. Only one season of this TV show was produced. It was initially premiered on the 19th of September, 1969. However, the same TV series was remade back in the year 2000 as well. When you take a look at the storyline of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), you will be able to see how Hopkirk is being murdered while he was taking part in an investigation. However, he comes back as a ghost. It is only Randall who can notice the ghost. You will be able to see how the story goes forward based on that.
The entire story is filled up with numerous comedy elements. In addition to that, it is possible to see some terrifying moments in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) TV series as well, due to the presence of the ghost. This TV series is going to premiere in the BritBox on 20th August.
Thunderbirds
The show is set to release on BritBox from 20th August. Watch the initial 10 episodes of Thunderbirds along with additional episodes. The 1960s were known for the show. Viewers will be amazed at the performance of the actors.
Thunderbirds: 1965
For the first time ever, Thunderbirds: 1965 will be made available for everyone to watch. The show will consist of 3 new episodes which will celebrate over five decades of the show. It is a true classic that you need to check out. Thunderbirds will also be available on 20th August 2020.
UFO
UFO is a British sci-fi series that was one of the biggest hits of its time. It is set in 1980. The show revolves around Earth being invaded by aliens who flee a dying planet and need human organs to live. SHADO (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization) is a specialist task force in the show that is headed by Edward who has to fight these pesky creatures to defend Earth. UFO will also be available from 20th August 2020.
Murder, Mystery and My Family Season 3
Murder, Mystery, and My Family is a popular TV series that you can find on BBC One. The story is about criminal convictions in the past, which are associated with the death penalty. One of the key focus areas of the TV show is to determine the instances where a miscarriage of justice has taken place. The Murder, Mystery, and My Family Season 3 was premiered on the 25th of November, 2019.
In the very first episode, the barristers went ahead with the investigation of one of the oldest cases that they have to work, which included the murder of a female passenger who has been traveling on a commercial boat. There was a total number of 10 different episodes within Murder, Mystery, and My Family Season 3. Now it is going to premiere in the BritBox on 21th August.
Agatha Christie’s Marple Season 1-5
Agatha Christie’s Marple is a British TV series. The entire TV series is based upon the stories written by Agatha Christie. Agatha writes novels based on crimes. The same novels have been used as the base for the TV series as well. The TV series season 1 was premiered back on the 12th of December, 2004. The main character that you could see in the first three seasons of the TV series was Geraldine McEwan. However, he retired from the role after the third season.
In every single season of Agatha Christie’s Marple TV series, you could find four different feature-length episodes. All these episodes were based on the novels of Agatha Christie. The adventures written in the novels were clearly illustrated throughout the TV series. Therefore, the audience could feel the thrill and excitement that were linked with the original story at all times. This TV series is going to premiere on 25th August 2020 in the BritBox.
The Masked Singer
It is a reality TV singing competition. The TV series was initially premiered on the 2nd of January, 2019. The very first Masked Singer non-Asian adaption is this one. Therefore, you could find numerous celebrities featuring throughout the TV series as well. This singing reality TV show was quite different from the others. Only celebrities were allowed to take part in the competition. The celebrities who take part in it had to wear costumes from head to toe while they were singing as well.
The entire competition was hosted by Nick Cannon. You can also find numerous panelists who featured throughout The Masked Singer. There were a total number of 3 seasons in this TV series. Distributed among the three seasons was 42 different episodes. Due to the unique concept, this TV series received lots of positive attention from audiences. It is going to release on 27th of the August in the BritBox.
Quacks
Quacks is a TV series that displays the lives of doctors who lived back in the Victorian Era. This is a BBC Character sitcom. It was an absurdist comedy, which featured satire and traditional elements. Only one series of Quacks was on the air. It was premiered on the 15th of August, 2017. However, the TV series got cancelled due to unknown reasons. The entire Quacks TV series was based upon real stories that took place in the past.
In the very first episode, it was possible to see a story where a doctor removes a tumor on the nose of a patient. Likewise, each episode had a unique story of its own. In the meantime, the different episodes of this TV series were connected with each other as well. Quacks TV series was able to receive both positive reviews as well as negative reviews from the critics. Now the TV series is going to premiere in the BritBox on 27th August 2020.
Conclusion
August 2020 is going to be a great time for BritBox users to stream new TV shows. They will get to watch some of the best shows of all time. We are just as excited as you.
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