July 2025: Exciting New Additions on BritBox
BritBox is the streaming service that showcases the most popular movies and series from the UK and select European countries, and this month is set to be its finest yet.
This is thanks to a thoughtfully curated lineup of new and acquired films and shows throughout July.
Some notable additions include The Ex-Wife season 2, the heartwarming dramedy Our Zoo, and the captivating spy series A Spy Among Friends, featuring The Brutalist’s Guy Pearce and Homeland‘s Damian Lewis.
July 4
QI (V) S23 | BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 14 x 30’ | All at Once
The beloved show QI returns with series V. From Veggies to Visionaries, this season is brimming with Varied and Vibrant topics that are sure to intrigue, challenge, and entertain. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a devoted QI fan, this series takes viewers on a Voyage of discovery through a Vast array of subjects starting with the letter V.
July 8
The Ex-Wife S2 | BritBox Exclusive, US Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Weekly
Years after series 1, Jen (Janet Montgomery) has found a wonderful new partner, Connor (Jake Fairbrother), who thankfully differs greatly from her ex-husband, Jack (Tom Mison). Together, they are joyfully planning their wedding. Tasha (Celine Buckens) is attempting to move on from the past. Striving to create a new life for herself and her daughter in Cyprus, she faces challenges in providing the life her daughter deserves.
When Jack is released early from prison due to good behavior, both women fear he may threaten their newfound stability. He claims to be reformed and eager to make amends for his past, but as we discover his lingering feelings for his ex-wife Jen, one wonders what lengths he may go to win her back—and what he could do if he finds out that Emily (Liberty Miller) is still alive.
July 10
Our Zoo S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 60’ | 3x released upon premiere, followed by weekly releases
After discovering a monkey locked in a quarantine cage, George Mottershead (Lee Ingleby), an ex-serviceman dealing with the aftermath of the Great War, is inspired to create Britain’s first zoo without bars. As he begins acquiring unwanted animals, his family home, shared with his parents Lucy (Anne Reid) and Albert (Peter Wight), wife Lizzie (Liz White), and daughters Mew and June (Honor Kneafsey), becomes overcrowded.
Spotting a large, dilapidated estate in the countryside feels like the perfect location for his dream zoo. The series humorously and tenderly chronicles the Mottershead family’s trials and tribulations as they strive to launch George’s vision, demonstrating that with determination and a touch of recklessness, anything is achievable.
July 11
Forensics: The Real CSI S2 | New to BritBox | 8 x 60′ | All at Once
Every minute detail at crime scenes—such as blood droplets on walls, muddy footprints on jackets, or greasy fingerprints on cans—relies heavily on forensic specialists. These experts scientifically analyze evidence to uncover the truth behind various crimes. As part of West Midlands Police, the second largest force in the UK, an elite forensic team investigates thousands of crime scenes every year.
This series follows the captivating journey of individual pieces of evidence from discovery to microscopic analysis in specialized labs, showcasing the vital role forensics play in investigations. Meet the specialists—from crime scene coordinators to blood pattern analysts—tasked with piecing together events and identifying responsible parties. Given the pressures of the ‘forensic window’ and the ever-evolving nature of crime, their findings can mean the difference between an innocent party being convicted or a guilty individual going free.
July 16
Pigs (2025) | BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 1 x 15′ | All at Once
Starring Bessie Carter from Outrageous and Olivia Williams from The Crown, this sharp short film follows a frazzled young woman enduring a dreaded family dinner in London. While the wine flows freely for the others, Laura is confronted with two sobering realities: an unwelcome guest she detests is en route, and she’s left to navigate the evening with only water.
July 17
The Outcast S1 | New to BritBox | 2 x 90′ | All at Once
The Outcast paints a striking picture of small-town hypocrisy and youthful love set in 1950s Britain. Young Lewis Aldridge (Finn Elliot) is scarred after witnessing the tragic death of his cherished mother. Left to grapple with his grief alongside his emotionally detached father, Gilbert Lewis (Greg Wise), he finds himself spiraling into self-destructive behavior.
His only allies are the neighboring Carmichael sisters, Kit (Jessica Barden) and Tamsin (Daisy Bevan), who also face their troubles under the oppressive nature of their father. As Lewis struggles with feelings of abandonment, an explosive act of defiance reveals the depths of his anguish. Adapted from Sadie Jones’ award-winning novel, this moving tale explores themes of love, loss, and isolation.
July 18
Would I Lie to You? S18 | North America Premiere | 12 x 30′ | All at Once
This uproarious panel show features celebrity guests who must distinguish believable truths from unbelievable lies. The teams compete to persuade one another into believing that what’s false is actually true, as players unveil shocking facts and embarrassing stories while the other side tries to discern the authenticity of the statements.
Summer has arrived at Acorn TV, bringing more outstanding shows from across the pond. The streamer is serving up new mysteries while also showcasing a drama that prompts thoughtful reflection on competitive sports. The premiere of Art Detectives is this month’s highlight, featuring Stephen Moyer (husband of Anna Paquin) […]
July 24
Code of Silence S1 | BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 60′ | 2x released on premiere, followed by weekly release
Shifting perspectives, Code of Silence follows Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis), a Deaf canteen worker stretching her resources to support her Deaf mother, Julie (Fifi Garfield), while juggling two jobs. Soon, she finds herself entwined in a critical police investigation when DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) recruits her lip-reading skills to track a dangerous criminal gang.
As Alison’s understanding of their secretive conversations proves vital to the case, she enters a thrilling new world. Her growing attachment to suspect Liam Bayne (Kieron Moore) complicates her role in the unfolding drama, raising the stakes for her personal life.
An ASL version of Code of Silence will also debut on July 24.
July 30
A Spy Among Friends S1 | New to BritBox | 6 x 60′ | Weekly
Based on the true story of Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis) and Kim Philby (Guy Pearce), two British spies and lifelong friends whose lives were upended when Philby was exposed as a Soviet double agent, leading to significant upheaval in British and American Intelligence.
