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Last Updated on March 27, 2026 by Stefanie Hutson

April is shaping up to be a big month on BritBox, including several high-profile season premieres like Death in Paradise and Silent Witness. To view the full schedule + descriptions, keep reading. 

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New Shows Coming to BritBox (US) in April 2026

April 3rd Premieres

Pride & Prejudice (2005 film)

In this film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, Keira Knightley (Atonement) stars as Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters growing up in the English countryside under the constant question of marriage and security. With pressure mounting from her family, Elizabeth is expected to think seriously about her future, even if she has little patience for the rules surrounding courtship.

When she meets the wealthy and reserved Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen, Stonehouse), the two get off to a difficult start. Their attraction is complicated by class differences, first impressions, and Darcy’s manner, leaving Elizabeth to sort through the gap between what she assumes and what is actually there. US-only premiere.

Emma (1996 film)

In this film adaptation of Emma, Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love) stars as Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy young woman who takes it upon herself to manage other people’s romantic lives. Her newest effort focuses on Harriet Smith (Toni Collette, The Hours), while Emma also finds herself drawn into the orbit of Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor, Staged).

As Emma’s plans begin to misfire, her confidence in her own judgment is tested. What starts as well-meant interference gradually creates complications for those around her and forces her to look more closely at her own feelings. US-only premiere.

Becoming Jane (2007 film)

This biographical drama stars Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables) as Jane Austen in her younger years, focusing on her relationship with Tom Lefroy, an Irishman whose wit and independence set him apart from the more advantageous matches preferred by her family. As relatives push her toward a financially secure marriage, Jane is drawn instead to someone who engages her intellectually and challenges expectations around her future.

The film presents this relationship as an important part of Austen’s early life and links it to the experiences that later shaped her writing. James McAvoy co-stars as Lefroy. US-only premiere.

Austenland (2013 film)

In this romantic comedy, Jane Hayes (Keri Russell, The Americans) is so absorbed in the world of Jane Austen that it has begun to interfere with her real-life relationships. Hoping for something more meaningful, she uses her savings to visit Austenland, a Regency-themed resort where guests are expected to live out an Austen-style fantasy.

Once there, Jane throws herself into the experience, complete with period dress, strict rules, and carefully staged romance. But as she becomes more involved in the world around her, it grows harder to tell what is part of the performance and what might be real. Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) and Jane Seymour (Harry Wild) co-star.

April 7th Premieres

A Taste for Murder (2025)

DCI Joe Mottram (Warren Brown, Luther) arrives on Capri expecting time away from work, hoping to mourn his wife, reconnect with his teenage daughter, and spend more time with her Italian family. Instead of a quiet stay on the island, though he's drawn into a murder investigation that quickly becomes personal. Two episodes will be released at premiere, followed by weekly single episodes for a total of six episodes. 

April 8th Premieres

The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019)

This drama revisits the events of the Profumo affair through the story of Christine Keeler (Sophie Cookson, The Confessions of Frannie Langton), the 19-year-old woman placed at the center of one of Britain’s best-known political scandals. Rather than focusing only on the public fallout, the series looks at the personal, social, and cultural forces surrounding the case and the ways powerful men tried to control the narrative.

Written by Amanda Coe (Apple Tree Yard) and directed by Andrea Harkin (The Girlfriend), the six-part drama is inspired by real events and set against the political climate of 1960s Britain. Binge premiere.

April 15th Premieres

The Royle Family, Seasons 1-2

Set in Manchester, this beloved British sitcom follows a working-class household whose days are largely spent in front of the television, where most of the action plays out through everyday conversation, family arguments, and visits from relatives and friends. Ricky Tomlinson stars as Jim Royle, alongside Sue Johnston as Barbara, Caroline Aherne as Denise, Ralf Little as Antony, and Craig Cash as Denise’s boyfriend Dave.

Rather than building around big storylines, the sitcom focuses on ordinary domestic life, with much of its comedy coming from small moments, repeated routines, and the relationships within the family. Binge premiere.

April 16th Premieres

Silent Witness, Season 29

Death in Paradise, Season 15

Set on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie, this light mystery follows visiting British detectives as they investigate murders in an environment that couldn't be much more different from the UK. The cases are structured as classic whodunits, but the show is also known for its tropical setting, eccentric suspects, and the contrast between police work and island life.

In the new season, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet, EastEnders) continues to find himself out of step with his surroundings as he takes on a fresh run of cases. Among them are the poisoning of the island’s advice columnist, the apparent killing of an academic by a supposed sea creature, and the murder of a former hitman. At the same time, a newly discovered family connection complicates matters for Mervin off the job as well. Eight hour-long episodes will be released at a rate of one per week.

Catch up on previous seasons HERE. 

After the Flood, Season 2

This crime drama is set in a town still dealing with the aftermath of devastating flooding, where police investigations are shaped not only by violent crime but by local tensions, damaged trust, and the wider effects of environmental disaster. Alongside the central cases, the series also follows the pressures facing detective Jo Marshall as personal and professional lines begin to overlap.

In series 2, newly promoted Jo Marshall (Sophie Rundle, Peaky Blinders) is drawn into a difficult murder inquiry after a body is found in unusual circumstances. As the threat of moorland fires raises the risk of more flooding in Waterside, Jo’s search for the killer leads her into conflict with powerful figures in the town. The investigation also becomes more personal, pushing her toward a secret inquiry into the corruption that has affected both the local police force and her own family for years. Six hour-long episodes will be released at a rate of one per week.

Catch up on season 1 HERE. 

Fawlty Towers

Set in a small seaside hotel in Torquay, this classic British sitcom follows the daily disasters created by hotel owner Basil Fawlty (John Cleese, Monty Python and the Holy Grail), a man whose short temper, social pretensions, and general incompetence make almost every situation worse. Basil runs the hotel with his sharp-tongued wife Sybil (Prunella Scales, Marple), practical waitress Polly (Connie Booth, The Buccaneers), and well-meaning but frequently bewildered waiter Manuel (Andrew Sachs, Coronation Street).

Across its two series, the show centers on a stream of difficult guests, misunderstandings, and escalating farcical situations, usually made worse by Basil’s inability to stay calm or behave tactfully. Much of the comedy comes from his constant attempts to impress the right people, avoid embarrassment, and keep control of a hotel that never seems to run smoothly. Though it ran for only 12 episodes, it remains one of the best-known British sitcoms of the 1970s. Binge premiere.