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Last Updated on June 23, 2026 by Stefanie Hutson

Summers can be a busy time filled with vacations, outdoor activities, and maybe a few baseball or softball games with the kids/grandkids – but if you find yourself at home next month, you can rest assured that BritBox has some great programming in store – including a brand new season with *50* episodes of Escape to the Country. Keep reading for the full schedule + descriptions…

Looking for previous BritBox and Acorn TV US premiere schedules? Check out:

New Shows Coming to BritBox (US) in July 2026

July 10th Premieres

Escape to the Country, Season 33 (US Only Premiere)

In this long-running property series, prospective buyers are shown a variety of impossibly charming homes in rural parts of Britain as they consider leaving urban or suburban life behind. Each episode follows their search with the help of a presenter (Jules Hudson is our favourite!), combining property viewings with information about the surrounding area and what day-to-day life there might be like.

Alongside the house hunt, the series often highlights local history, countryside businesses, and regional attractions, giving a broader picture of the communities the buyers are considering. Six episodes released initially, then four weekly (total of 50 hour-long episodes).

Watch previous seasons HERE.

July 14th Premieres

Return to Paradise, Season 2 (US Only Premiere)

Set in the coastal town of Dolphin Cove, this series follows DS Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson, Home and Away), a former Met investigator who returns home to Australia and finds herself working in a place where she still feels out of step. The series combines light murder investigations with the complications of Mack’s personal life, including her history in the town and her uneasy place within the community.

In season 2, Mack remains in Dolphin Cove while trying to avoid getting drawn into the wedding plans of her ex-fiancée Glenn (Tai Hara, Colin from Accounts). At the same time, she and her team take on a new group of cases spanning the literary world, shark research, dating apps, and the local music scene.

Catch up on previous seasons HERE.

July 23rd Premieres

Gone (2026) (North American Premiere)

When Alana Polly (Emma Appleton, The Witcher), a married music teacher from Bristol, disappears, the circumstances make little immediate sense. Her car keys are still at home, her phone is still charging, and there's no clear sign of where she might have gone. As hours turn into days, concern deepens and her husband, Michael Polly (David Morrissey, Sherwood), turns to the police for help. Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles, Coldwater) takes on the case after Michael pushes for answers about his missing wife. But while he insists on finding out what happened, Annie begins to suspect that his account may not be the whole truth. Three episodes premiere on the 23rd, followed by weekly episodes for a total of six hour-long episodes.

July 29th Premieres

A Woman of Substance premieres July 29th

A Woman of Substance (1984)

This 1984 adaptation follows Emma Harte from her beginnings as a servant in Yorkshire to her rise as a powerful businesswoman with an international empire. Deborah Kerr (The King and I) stars as the older Emma, with Jenny Seagrove (A Local Habble) playing her in earlier years, as the story traces her life across decades of ambition, family conflict, and commercial success.

Told across three feature-length episodes, the series covers Emma’s climb from poverty to wealth while also following the personal relationships and rivalries that surround her. Based on Barbara Taylor Bradford’s novel, it spans much of the 20th century and focuses on both the building of her fortune and the tensions within the family dynasty she creates. Binge premiere of all three feature-length episodes.

BBC Select Offerings (Included with BritBox Premier)

July 1, 2026: Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job S2 | Now Available in Canada, Already Available in United States | 8 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr roll up their sleeves to renovate another crumbling Italian home, working hard and embracing the local lifestyle.

July 1, 2026: Wild Horses the Rockies and Me | North America Premiere | 1 x 50’
Gordon Buchanan travels into Canada’s Rocky Mountains to observe wild horses preparing for winter and protecting their foals from predators, deepening his lifelong admiration for them.

July 6, 2026: 7/7: The London Bombings | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In July 2005, four bombs explode in London. Detectives, survivors and victims' families relive the disaster. But who was responsible for this tragedy?

July 9, 2026: Versailles: The Dream of a King | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A look into the life and loves of France's most famous king, Louis XIV, telling the story of the rise and fall of one of Europe's most splendid palaces.

July 9, 2026: Canal Boat Diaries S6 | North America Premiere | 10 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Robbie Cumming embarks on a 300-mile journey across the Midlands and North of England. Travelling through England's landscapes, towns and villages, Robbie Cumming offers a personal take on life aboard his narrowboat the Naughty Lass.

July 16, 2026: Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil | Available in North America | 1 x 50’
Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters.

July 16, 2026: The Story of China | Available in North America | 6 x 50’ | Released All at Once
A sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity.

July 16, 2026: Tom Read Wilson’s Magnificent Tour of Europe | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A grand tour of Europe was once a rite of passage undertaken by 17th, 18th and 19th century aristocrats. Now, craving a touch of cultural enlightenment, Tom Read Wilson sets out to follow in their footsteps.

July 23, 2026: The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War | Canada Premiere, Already Available in United States | 1 x 50’
Russian soldiers and civilians film with the BBC in secret, exposing how men on the front line are executed and forced to fight against their will.

July 23, 2026: Natural World S10 | Available in North America | 5 x 50’ | Released All at Once
The BBC’s flagship natural history series brings you stories of deadly ant invasions, unique desert lions, unseen grizzlies and amazing orangutans.

July 23, 2026: Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The greatest art works of all time are born of war and bloodshed as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos.

July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S1 | Available in North America | 5 x 60’ | Released All at Once
In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the first call to conviction, via critical forensics and identifying suspects, follow the cases as they unfold in real time.

July 30, 2026: Murder 24/7 S2 | North America Premiere | 6 x 60’ | Released All at Once
The fascinating and gripping series that follows murder investigations from multiple perspectives within the first few days of the crime.
July 30, 2026: Secrets of the Human Body | Available in North America | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.

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