British Films and TV series

Last updated on the 30 September 2024 by Evandrus

Featuring all the best British films and TV shows and the actors who appear in them. It can be overwhelming given the sheer number of films and TV series out there, so Bftv hopes to help you in quickly finding top quality content. At the moment we are concentrating on more recent actors but will eventually cover all the decades. We will also include some of our favourite international actors too, if they have appeared in British made productions.

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Capital (2015) poster Toby Jones

In an affluent London street, residents receive mysterious postcards stating “We want what you have,” initially dismissed as a marketing ploy…

Capital (28/9/24)

The Beautiful Game poster Bill Nighy

A former youth football trainer saves a talented but troubled striker from an angry parent and introduces him to a team of English homeless footballers. Together, they travel to Rome to compete in the Homeless World Cup.

The Beautiful Game (27/9/24)

Richard III (1995) poster Ian McKellen

“Richard III” is a dark and gritty retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play. Set in 1930s England, the film follows Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a cunning and manipulative nobleman who is determined to ascend to the throne.

Richard III (18/9/24)

The Great Escaper poster Michael Caine

“The Great Escaper” follows the captivating true story of a determined elderly man who, feeling suffocated by the confines of a care home, orchestrates an audacious escape to attend the anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

The Great Escaper (16/9/24)

Zen poster Rufus Sewell

Set in Rome, this series centres on Aurelio Zen, an intelligent and principled police detective as he manoeuvres through the intricacies of bureaucracy and political meddling while investigating crimes.

Zen (15/9/24)

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry poster (British fims) Jim Broadbent

The film follows the transformative journey of a retired man who embarks on a spontaneous walk from his home to visit a dying friend.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (9/9/24)

The Burning Girls poster Samantha Morton

A reverend and her young daughter relocate to a quaint, idyllic village, hoping for a fresh start.

The Burning Girls (8/9/24)

Campion (1989) poster Peter Davison

“Campion” is a television series based on the literary works of Margery Allingham, featuring the clever and charismatic amateur detective Albert Campion.

Campion (4/9/24)

rose's war poster Imogen Poots

Set against the political turmoil of the 1970s, a wealthy debutante’s rebellious nature leads her to sympathise with the IRA’s cause.

Rose’s War (3/9/24)

 

Nothing But the Best (1964) poster Albert Finney

A poignant exploration of class and ambition set in post-war England. Alan Bates plays a working-class boy who, despite his humble origins, yearns for a life of privilege and success.

Nothing But the Best (24/8/24)

Who Bombed Birmingham? (1990) poster Martin Shaw

Focusing on the Birmingham Six case, the docudrama scrutinises the police investigation, revealing questionable tactics and coerced confessions.

Who Bombed Birmingham? (15/8/24)

The Trial of Tony Blair (2007) poster Robert Lindsay

In this satirical drama, the former British Prime Minister faces war crimes charges from an international tribunal after leaving office.

The Trial of Tony Blair (14/8/24)

The Politician's Husband (2013) poster Emily Watson

The Politician’s Husband delves into the tumultuous world of a high-powered political couple.

The Politician’s Husband (11/8/24)

Pistol (2022) poster Maisie Williams

Pistol is a high-energy, chaotic dive into the world of the Sex Pistols, chronicling their meteoric rise from London’s gritty underbelly to global infamy.

Pistol (8/8/24)

New Worlds poster Freya Mavor

New Worlds is a historical drama set in the 1680s, intertwining the lives of young lovers on both sides of the Atlantic.

New Worlds (8/8/24)

Douglas Is Cancelled (2024) poster Karen Gillan

Douglas Is Cancelled is a gripping drama exploring the rapid downfall of a beloved news anchor.

Douglas Is Cancelled (7/8/24)

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) poster Vic Reeves

A hapless, bumbling private detective finds his world turned upside down when his murdered partner returns as a ghostly sidekick.

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (6/8/24)

Nolly (2023) poster Helena Bonham Carter

Nolly is a poignant exploration of the meteoric rise and devastating fall of a beloved television star.

Nolly (29/7/24)

Honour (2020) poster Keeley Hawes

Honour is a harrowing exploration of the brutal practice of ‘honour killings’.

Honour (28/7/24)

Soldier Soldier (1991) poster Jerome Flynn

“Soldier Soldier” is a drama series delving into the lives of a group of soldiers within an infantry regiment.

Soldier Soldier (27/7/24)

The Gambling Man (1995) poster Robson Green

A 19th century rent collector, torn between love for his working-class wife and the allure of a wealthy employer, finds himself entangled in a dangerous world of gambling and deception.

The Gambling Man (25/7/24)

The Tide of Life poster Ray Stevenson

A young housekeeper faces a series of challenges and romances.

The Tide of Life (24/7/24)