17 Brand New British TV Shows Premiering in the US in February 2025

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Last Updated on February 11, 2025 by Stefanie Hutson

BritBox, PBS Masterpiece, and Acorn TV provide most of the new British TV shows streaming each month – but there are another 5-10 services that semi-consistently offer new British TV premieres, and it can be hard to keep track of who has them and when they're coming out. To help, we put this list together each month to make it easy to locate shows which:

Premiered in the UK or Ireland within the last year or two
Are expected to make their Stateside premiere in February 2025

Below, we have photos, premiere dates, and descriptions.

Funny Woman, Season 2

Season 2 of this award-winning 1960s-set comedy follows Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton, The King’s Man, Summerland) as she navigates fame, friendship, and a promising romance with Dennis (Arsher Ali, Avenue 5, The Fear Index). With new opportunities come new challenges, forcing Sophie to confront expectations on and off-screen.

Based on Nick Hornby’s Funny Girl, the returning cast includes Alistair Petrie, David Threlfall, Rosie Cavaliero, Alexa Davies, Matthew Beard, Leo Bill, and Clare-Hope Ashitey. New cast members include Steve Zissis, Marcus Rutherford, Tim Key, Gemma Whelan, and Roisin Conaty.

Watch it HERE. Premiered February 2nd on PBS Masterpiece.

Tree on a Hill, Season 1

Clive (Rhodri Meilir, My Family) and Margaret (Nia Roberts, Hidden) lead a quiet life in the rural Welsh town of Penwyllt, a picture-perfect place where change is creeping in. Mysterious fires in the countryside have caught the attention of the police, and Clive senses an unsettling shift beneath the town’s charming surface.

When Margaret’s sister and her husband Glyn (Richard Harrington, Silent Witness) go on holiday, Clive agrees to cat-sit. One night, he and Margaret sneak over for a drink, but when Glyn unexpectedly returns, Margaret, startled and unaware it’s him, reacts on impulse—striking him with a bottle and killing him. What follows is a chain of missteps, cover-ups, and bizarre events that spiral far beyond their control.

Premiered February 4th on BritBox.

Celebrity Bear Hunt premieres February 5th

Celebrity Bear Hunt (2025)

Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan, Motherland) returns for a one-off comedy special in which she tackles complex topics like nihilism, hedonism, quantum physics, morals, the Big Bang, and artificial intelligence. As she seeks answers about some of life's big questions, she looks to some of the world's foremost thinkers and creators, mangling and misinterpreting their genius as she goes.

Premiered February 5th on Netflix.

Fortress Britain with Alice Roberts (2023)

Alice Roberts, Danielle George, and Onyeka Nubia explore Britain’s long-standing fixation with invasion, uncovering the fears that have shaped its history. Using their expertise and a mix of historical sources, they trace the nation’s defensive strategies—from Tudor-era fortifications and warships to the Home Guard’s secret plans for a Nazi invasion. Along the way, they visit key sites that reveal how Britain has prepared for threats, both real and imagined, across the centuries.

Premiered February 6th on BBC Select.

Breaking Dad: Britain's Unlikeliest Drug Dealer (2024)

Richard Lubbock was a mild-mannered North London family man—until he became Britain’s biggest meth dealer. Based on his son James’s memoir Breaking Dad, this two-part documentary unravels the true story of how he traded a comfortable life for the high-stakes world of drug trafficking, just as meth was infiltrating London’s club scene in the early 2000s. As his operation grew, so did the risks, leading to an inevitable confrontation with law enforcement. Blending firsthand accounts with police insights, the series uncovers the rise and fall of an unlikely criminal in a story that is shocking, extraordinary, and entirely true.

Premiered February 10th on BritBox.

This Time Next Year (2024 feature film)

Based on the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens, this romantic comedy follows Minnie Cooper (Sophie Cookson, Kingsman: The Secret Service) and Quinn Hamilton (Lucien Laviscount, Emily in Paris), born just one minute apart on the same day, in the same hospital. Their lives take wildly different paths—until fate reunites them years later. As their connection deepens, they must decide whether to take a chance on love.

Premiered February 10th on Roku Channel.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025 feature film)

Renée Zellweger (Judy, Cold Mountain) returns as Bridget Jones in a new romantic comedy-drama. Now a single mother after the loss of Mark Darcy (Colin Firth, The King’s Speech), Bridget raises her children with help from friends and ex-lover Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant, Four Weddings and a Funeral).

Encouraged to start dating again, she navigates work, romance, and motherhood while dealing with judgmental school mums and her son’s serious-minded teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave). Also starring Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, James Callis, Sarah Solemani, Gemma Jones, Emma Thompson, and Leo Woodall.

Premieres February 13th on Peacock.

My Fault: London (2025 feature film)

Following the success of Culpa mía, this British remake adapts Mercedes Ron’s bestselling novel My Fault. Starring Asha Banks (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) and Matthew Broome (The Buccaneers), the romantic drama follows 18-year-old Noah (Banks), who moves to London when her mother (Eve Macklin, Brooklyn) marries wealthy William (Ray Fearon, Barbie).

There, she meets her rebellious stepbrother Nick (Broome), and their undeniable attraction complicates her new life. As Noah navigates friendships and a forbidden romance, her estranged father—recently released from prison—begins tracking her every move. Also starring Enva Lewis, Jason Flemyng, Kerim Hassan, Sam Buchanan, Amelia Kenworthy, and Harry Gilby.

Premieres February 13th on Prime Video.

The Gorge (2025 feature film)

In this new thriller, elite operatives Levi (Miles Teller, The Offer, Too Old to Die Young) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Queen’s Gambit, Peaky Blinders) are stationed in opposing guard towers, tasked with protecting the world from an unknown force hidden within a vast, classified gorge. As they form a bond across the divide, they remain on high alert against an unseen enemy. When the true nature of the threat is revealed, they must push their limits—both physically and mentally—to contain it before it’s too late. Also starring Sigourney Weaver (Alien), Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London), and William Houston (The Salisbury Poisonings).

Premieres February 14th on Apple TV+.

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples premieres February 14th

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples (2023)

Comedians Jon Richardson (Meet the Richardsons) and Lucy Beaumont (Meet the Richardsons) put aside their own flawed marriage and invite two unsuspecting celebrity couples to go head-to-head and decide whose relationship is best.

Premieres February 14th on BritBox.

The BAFTA Film Awards premiere February 16th

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025

David Tennant hosts the UK's largest celebration of British film achievements.

Premieres February 16th on BritBox.

Best Interests (2023)

Andrew (Michael Sheen, Good Omens, Frost/Nixon) and Nicci (Sharon Horgan, Catastrophe, Bad Sisters) are faced with an unthinkable decision when doctors determine that further treatment for their critically ill daughter is no longer in her best interest. As they fight for her life, their struggle turns into a legal battle with profound consequences. Also starring Niamh Moriarty (Jack Thorne’s A Christmas Carol), Alison Oliver (Saltburn), and Lisa McGrillis (Maternal, Mum).

Episodes will premiere in February as follows:

February 17th, Episode 1 – As Marnie’s health deteriorates, doctors say it's in her best interests to stop care; defiant, her parents pledge to fight
their decision.
February 24th, Episode 2 – Nicci and Andrew fail to make a decision with Samantha and The Hospital board, the next step is mediation, the pair start to disagree with Marnie's future.

The final two episodes will follow in March (new episodes on Mondays).

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (2025)

This true crime drama reveals the hidden story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain, set against the backdrop of 1955 London club culture. Ruth (Lucy Boynton, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?), a rising star in the city’s nightlife scene, became the youngest club manager at just 28. Her success was short-lived, though, as she soon found herself trapped in an abusive relationship with racing driver David Blakely (Laurie Davidson, Mary & George). When she stood trial for his murder, the justice system condemned her for far more than her crime.

Premieres February 17th on BritBox, with new episodes airing weekly through March 3rd.

Death in Paradise, Season 14

A new detective arrives in paradise, bringing sharp instincts and a puzzling past. Don Gilet (EastEnders) joins the sun-drenched crime drama as DI Wilson, a brilliant but socially awkward investigator with a personal reason for being on Saint Marie. His skills are put to the test with baffling cases, including three Santa Clauses found dead in impossible circumstances, a zipline murder, and an unusual poisoning. But beyond the island’s mysteries, Wilson has his own secret to uncover—one that hits closer to home than he ever expected.

Catch up on earlier seasons HERE. Premieres February 19th on BritBox, with new episodes weekly through April 9th.

A Thousand Blows (2025)

From Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes) comes a new period drama set in 1880s London, inspired by real stories of survival. Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby, Small Axe, Black Mirror) and his friend Alec (Francis Lovehall, Criminal Record) arrive from Jamaica and are pulled into the brutal world of illegal boxing in the East End. There, they cross paths with Mary Carr (Erin Doherty, The Crown), leader of the all-female gang The Forty Elephants, and criminal kingpin Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham, Boiling Point), sparking a dangerous rivalry.

The twelve-episode series also stars Jemma Carlton, Ned Dennehy, Ziggy Heath, Daniel Mays, James Nelson-Joyce, and Jason Tobin.

Premieres February 21st on Hulu.

Jason Watkins in One Note Man (premiering February 24th)

Short Film Showcase, Season 3

This quirky collection includes the following short films: “Room Taken”, “One Note Man” starring Jason Watkins (The Crown, Des) and the voice of Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings films), “Edith” starring Peter Mullan (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Sound and Colour, “In Too Deep” starring Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great & Small), “Cantata”, and “Gerry” starring Joan Collins (Dynasty).

Cantata (IE) – Fionn Foley (The Dry) stars as Darren, whose anxieties take on a bizarre form—manifesting as grand operatic hallucinations. Desperate for a quick fix, he turns to therapy, only to realize that sometimes, finding harmony means confronting the noise in his own mind.
Edith (UK) – Peter Mullan (Payback, Mum) and Michelle Fairley (Gangs of London, Game of Thrones) lead this poignant drama about the struggles of growing old. As they navigate grief, regrets, and the weight of the past, they must also search for meaning in the present and rediscover what makes life worth living.
Gerry (UK) – Joan Collins (Dynasty) stars as Hilda, a woman facing the quiet loneliness of old age. Sorting through her late husband’s belongings, she stumbles upon a buried secret that forces her to confront the life she left behind—and consider a future she never thought possible.
In Too Deep (UK) – Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great & Small) and Stephen Wight (Screw) star in this unsettling drama about a grieving father who turns to A.I. technology to recreate memories of his late daughter. As he clings to a digital illusion of the past, he faces an unsettling truth about loss, memory, and technology’s grip on human emotion.
One Note Man (UK) – Jason Watkins (McDonald & Dodds) plays a bassoonist whose life is defined by precision—cycling to the opera house each day to play a single note in the orchestra. But when an unexpected turn of fate disrupts his routine, he finds himself thrown into an unpredictable world where everything he once knew is up for change.
Room Taken (IE) – Isaac (Gabriel Adewusi, North Sea Connection) arrives in Ireland searching for a place to stay and secretly moves into the home of Victoria (Bríd Brennan, Hope Street), an elderly blind woman. What begins as an act of quiet desperation turns into an unexpected bond between two unlikely housemates.
Sound and Colour (IE) – Hannah (Alison Oliver, Saltburn) returns home after a suicide attempt, forced to confront the emotional barriers within her dysfunctional family. As she seeks healing, her fractured relationships lead to moments of humor, tension, and connection, revealing the messy but profound nature of family ties.

Premieres February 24th on Acorn TV.

Toxic Town (2025)

Jack Thorne (The Virtues, National Treasure) brings to the screen the true story of the Corby poisonings, a major environmental scandal that shook the UK. This four-part drama follows three mothers who refuse to back down, exposing a hidden injustice as they take on a system built to silence them.

Starring Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Broadchurch), Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education, Living), Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton), Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty, Trainspotting), Rory Kinnear (The Diplomat, James Bond films), and Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey, Spotless).

Premieres February 27th on Netflix.