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Last Updated on August 5, 2023 by Stefanie Hutson

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Every new month, Acorn TV some of their current titles to make room for new ones. They have to pay for the rights to make shows available to subscribers, so subscription fees would have to be much higher to support keeping everything on the platform indefinitely.

As much as we hate to see shows go, the good news is that August's “leaving soon” list is quite short compared to many months.

British TV Shows Leaving Acorn TV in August 2023

If you're more interested in what's NEW on Acorn TV in August, check out the Acorn TV August 2023 Schedule HERE.

Shows Leaving Acorn TV on August 23rd

Family Business will be leaving Acorn TV on August 23rd

Family Business, Season 1

In this 2017 French series, a mother-daughter lawyer pair juggle the ins and outs of running a family law practice while balancing and navigating their own issues away from the office.

Can't watch it in time? At time of writing, Amazon also gives you the option HERE to purchase a streaming copy you can keep.

Shows Leaving Acorn TV on August 24th

The Poison Tree leaves Acorn TV on August 24th

Poison Tree (2012)

Matthew Goode (A Discovery of Witches) stars in this psychological thriller about a man who returns home after being released from prison. Though his devoted wife (MyAnna Buring, Ripper Street) has always maintained his innocence, he comes to realise she may be hiding more than her fair share of dark secrets.

Missed it? Unfortunately, we're not aware of other streaming services carrying it. If you have a region-free DVD player to view it, you can pick up the DVD HERE.

Shows Leaving Acorn TV on August 31st

Britain's Bloody Crown will leave Acorn TV on August 31st

Britain's Bloody Crown, Season 1 (2016)

Historian Dan Jones presents this four-part documentary about the War of the Roses. The series combines commentary and scripted reenactments to help the period come alive.

Miss it? It's also available (at time of writing) on The Roku Channel and Tubi – free with ads.

Brief Encounters will be leaving Acorn TV on August 31st

Brief Encounters, Season 1 (2016)

When a group of women start selling lingerie and other marital aids through at-home parties in the early 1980s, their lives are transformed. The series was inspired by the memoir “Good Vibrations” by Jacqueline Gold, the CEO of Ann Summers. Set in the early 1980s, the series takes place in Sheffield, England.

Miss it? It may be available via Hoopla through your public library, but it's also available for streaming purchase HERE.

Need More British Tv Viewing Suggestions?

Need a few new ideas for British TV viewing? Check out our list of the best new shows to arrive on Acorn TV in 2022 or our “What's New on Acorn TV” page (which gathers up all the monthly premiere lists).