Show overview
British TV Watchlist launched in 2025 and has put out 59 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2026th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 15 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Michael T-British TV Super Fan.
From the publisher
British TV Watchlist is the essential podcast for fans of British television, specializing in cozy mysteries, detective dramas, and amateur sleuth stories. Join your host, Michael T, as he dives deep into the best of British telly—from classic village whodunits like Midsomer Murders, Father Brown, and Grantchester to modern series like Vera, Patience, and Line of Duty. Each episode offers a blend of smart cultural insight, sharp story analysis, and a pure love for character-driven narratives. This is your weekly companion for finding your next favorite show. Whether you're a longtime Anglophile or just starting your British TV journey, tune in to British TV Watchlist for smart, researched, and completely human-voiced commentary.(Note: We use modern tools, including AI, to assist with research and scripting, allowing Michael T to focus entirely on the thoughtful commentary you hear in the main episodes. Only the intro/outro narration is AI-generated.)
Latest Episodes
View all 59 episodesDS Ronnie Brooks-The Man Behind the Badge
The BTVW Zoom-In: Rosamund Pike
Beyond Britain: Great TV from Australia and New Zealand
BTVW Zoom-In: John Simm
Fix Father Brown
BTVW Zoom-In: Suranne Jones
A Good Cry-Call the Midwife
BTVW Zoom-In: Hugh Bonneville
Ten Underrated British Actors
BTVW Zoom-In: Ruth Wilson
Ten Underrated British Actresses
BTVW Zoom-In: Brenda Blethyn
Bloody Brilliant-The Slang You Hear on British TV
7 British Shows to Watch When Life Gets Heavy
Bleak House 2005-The Best Dickens Adaptation Ever Made?
Ten British Shows I Wanted to Love (But Couldn't)
Banks, Luther, Vera, Cassie Stuart, and Alec Hardy: The Damaged British Detectives We Can't Stop Watching
S2026 Ep 15Sally Wainwright and the Riot Women
She's won multiple BAFTAs. She created Happy Valley. And her newest series may be her boldest yet. In this episode, we explore the genius of Sally Wainwright — the Yorkshire writer who has spent 30 years putting complicated, real women at the center of British television. Then we dive deep into Riot Women, her 2025 BBC hit now streaming on BritBox. Five middle-aged women. One punk band. A whole lot of anger and joy. We'll cover the show's powerful themes, its extraordinary cast, and why this series is already being called one of Wainwright's very best.Listen to the episode on Sally Wainwright's "Happy Valley."Shop at Cozy Earth today for luxurious bedding and bath items. For a 21% discount, use promo code BTVW1
S2026 Ep 14So Far in 2026
Michael T shares what's actually been on his screen in 2026 — ten British TV shows worth your time. From the cozy Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great and Small to the punk-rock fury of Riot Women, from a modern Paris reimagining of Maigret to the gold-soaked intrigue of The Gold, this episode covers new releases, returning favorites, and one classic series that deserves a fresh audience. Whether you stream on BritBox, PBS, Acorn TV, or Netflix, there's something here for every British TV fan. This is what we've been watching.Listen to "Go For The Gold" hereShop at Cozy Earth today for luxurious bedding and bath items. For a 21% discount, use promo code BTVW1
S2026 Ep 13Mum-Underappreciated, Overlooked, Misunderstood
What happens when a show is too good to be loud about itself? You get Mum — a BBC comedy-drama that slipped quietly past most American viewers and never got the attention it deserved. In this episode, Michael T makes the case for why that needs to change.Mum centers on Cathy, a recently widowed woman navigating grief, family chaos, and the unexpected possibility of love — all with a grace that will take your breath away. Lesley Manville delivers one of the finest performances in recent British television, saying more with a glance than most actors can do with a monologue. And she's surrounded by a cast that matches her beat for beat — including Lisa McGrillis, whose portrayal of the awkward, lovable Kelly is something you won't forget.We'll break down what makes this show so special — the writing, the characters, the themes, and why you absolutely need to stick with it past the first episode. This one is worth celebrating.Shop at Cozy Earth today for luxurious bedding and bath items. For a 21% discount, use promo code BTVW1.