Britbox Australia March Highlights; Sister Boniface Mysteries, King Gary and More

BritBox will offer the finest of British programming to Australians in March. BritBox is the place to watch unique and much-loved British programming, from spine-tingling crime dramas to inspiring lifestyle content or hysterical comedies.

BritBox is bringing back ‘Mystery Month,’ which is jam-packed with hair-raising murder mystery favourites, exclusives to keep you on your toes, and new titles that will have you guessing until the very end.

Season additions to the increasing library of popular British detective shows such as Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, Grantchester, and Shakespeare & Hathaway, as well as exclusive new premieres, are now available on BritBox.

SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES
SEASON 1, AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX

Set in 1960s rural England, meet Sister Boniface; moped rider, winemaker and St Vincent’s Convent nun. With an IQ of 156 and a PhD in Forensic Science, Sister Boniface has a set of remarkable skills, an extraordinary laboratory ahead of its time, and is the local police team’s secret weapon.
Created by Jude Tindall (Father Brown, Shakespeare and Hathaway). Starring Lorna Watson (The IT Crowd), Miranda Raison (Spooks) and Ami Metcalf (Silent Witness).

Coming to BritBox on 10th March 2022.

KING GARY
SEASONS 1-2, AUSTRALIAN BOX SET PREMIERE AND EXCLUSIVE TO BRITBOX

‘Geezer diva’ Gary King and his childhood sweetheart Terri, both aspire to achieve social acceptance in their competitive Essex community. Gary hilariously struggles to keep up with his suburban neighbours, has a constant need to impress his old school dad Big Gary, and attempts to fill his big boots.

King Gary is from the creative team behind the BAFTA award winning Murder in Successville.

The series is written and starred Tom Davis (Paddington 2, Action Team, Free Fire). Directed by James De Frond (Murder in Successville, The Curse, Comedy Lab).

Coming to BritBox on 17th March 2022.

ACCUSED
SEASONS 1-2, NEW TO BRITBOX, COMPLETE BOXSET

Each episode of Accused tells the story of a person, or a group, that has been accused of committing a crime, has stood trial and is now awaiting the verdict. Accused is a gripping blend of true-to-life situations, moral dilemmas and intriguing characters.

Created by Jimmy McGovern (Cracker, The Lakes and Time). Season one stars Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply) and Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It). Season two stars Olivia Colman (The Crown), Sean Bean (Games of Thrones) and Anne-Marie Duff (Shameless).

Accused has received an Emmy and BAFTA TV Award.

Coming to BritBox on 18th March 2022.

WIRE IN THE BLOOD
SEASONS 1-6, NEW TO BRITBOX, COMPLETE BOXSET

Dr Tony Hill, played by Robson Green (Grantchester), is a gifted yet socially insecure clinical psychologist who treats serial criminals. His acute sense of empathy for both the victim and the perpetrator proves to be an invaluable tool as he gets inside their minds to solve crimes.

Working closely with Detective Inspector Alex Fielding of a Major Incident Team in West Yorkshire, their set of skills can track down a killer in each episode.

Also starring Hermione Norris (Spooks, Cold Feet, Kingdon), Mark Letheren (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wilde), Mark Penfold (Alleyn Mysteries) and Emma Handy (Silent Witness, Velvet Goldmine).

Coming to BritBox on 25th March 2022.

INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY
SEASONS 1-8, NEW TO BRITBOX, COMPLETE BOXSET

Inspector George Gently, played by Martin Shaw (The Long Call, The Professionals) is an old-school detective that is determined to take down notorious gangsters and bring their crimes to justice.

However, the incorruptible Inspector Gently witnesses the shifting social and political changes of the 1960s and how the lines between the police and criminals have become increasingly blurred.

Written by Peter Flannery (Blind Justice, The Devil’s Whore). Also starring Lee Ingleby (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) and Simon Hubbard (The Tudors).

Coming to BritBox on 23th March 2022.

COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT’S COMING TO BRITBOX IN FEBRUARY 2022 – IN DATE ORDER

DEATH IN PARADISE, SEASON 9, 1ST MARCH 2022

WIVES AND DAUGHTERS, SERIES, 3RD MARCH 2022

SHAKESPEARE & HATHAWAY, SEASON 3, 4TH MARCH 2022

MIDSOMER MURDERS, SEASON 21, 7TH MARCH 2022

LUCY WORSLEY: SUFFRAGETTES, DOCUMENTARY, 8TH MARCH 2022

SISTER BONIFACE MURDERS, SEASON 1, 10 MARCH 2022

GRANTCHESTER, SEASON 5, 14TH MARCH 2022

LONDON 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY, SERIES, 15TH MARCH 2022

A IS FOR ACID, FILM, 16TH MARCH 2022

KING GARY, SEASONS 1-2, 17TH MARCH 2022

GARDENERS’ WORLD, 2021, 18TH MARCH 2022

ACCUSED, SEASONS 1-2, 18TH MARCH 2022

MOTHER’S DAY, FILM, 21ST MARCH 2022

JOANNA LUMLEY’S BRITAIN, SERIES, 23RD MARCH 2022

INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY, SEASONS 1-8, 23RD MARCH 2022

WIRE IN THE BLOOD, SEASONS 1-6, 25TH MARCH 2022

JACK THE RIPPER: THE CASE REOPENED, DOCUMENTARY 28TH MARCH 2022