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The Serpent
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The twisting, real-life story of a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise.
Crime Drama
The Investigation
All episodes available now
Bringing truth to the surface - true crime drama of journalist Kim Wall's disappearance.
Crime Drama
Death in Paradise
Sun, sand and a murder mystery
A TV presenter is found dead. Neville's sure her co-host's guilty, but how did he do it?
Drama
A Teacher
All episodes available now
An abuse of power that will scar their lives forever. Provocative drama with Kate Mara.
Crime Drama
Traces
All episodes available now
Evidence doesn't lie - people do. Can three women solve a murder that's close to home?
Drama
Spiral: Series 8
All episodes available now
In the final twist, Gilou awaits trial, and Laure's team takes an unwanted murder case.
Crime Drama
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists
UK premiere - all episodes
Life seems perfect for the students - but a mysterious figure fractures the illusion.
Drama
Waterloo Road: Series 1-10
Back to school…
Affairs, scandals, blackmail and many, many headteachers. This is no ordinary school.
Drama
Small Axe
All episodes available now
Love letters to black resilience and triumph, directed by Oscar winner Steve McQueen.
127 mins
Available for 10 months
Drama
Black Narcissus
All episodes available now
Paradise. Passion. Sanctuary. Sin. A mysterious palace unleashes dark desires.
Drama
A Very English Scandal
Power, love, lies, and an incredible true story
Hugh Grant is Jeremy Thorpe, one of British politics’ rising stars... with a dark secret.
Drama
I May Destroy You
If you can't remember it, how could you consent?
Resisting the label of victim, Arabella takes on the freeing climb to who she could be.
International Drama
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Crime Drama
The Bridge: Series 1-4
The Scandi Noir that redefined TV drama
A gruesome discovery starts an intense investigation for Detective Saga Noren.
Crime Drama
Inspector Montalbano
A long spell in Sicily with the master detective
The stylish Sicilian detective takes on a host of compelling cases.
Drama
Spiral: Series 1-8
French police drama with a dark twist
Laure Berthaud and her detectives face organised crime. None will remain unscathed.
Crime Drama
DNA
How far would you go to uncover the truth?
A detective's life is wrecked when his baby goes missing. From the writer of The Killing.
Crime Drama
Twin
Identical faces. Different personalities. Deceiving everyone
Irresponsible Erik and straight-laced Adam are polar opposites. But Erik needs help.
Crime Drama
Mystery Road
An outback community is fractured by secrets
Detective Jay Swan hunts for a missing man – but not everyone welcomes the outsider.
Crime Drama
The Valhalla Murders
The past will come back to haunt them
After a brutal murder, an ambitious Icelandic detective finds her career out of control.
Crime Drama
The Young Montalbano
The First Case
Promotion takes Montalbano to his hometown Vigata where he unravels an attempted murder.
Crime Drama
The Disappearance: Series 1
Lives change forever
Teenager Lea Morel doesn’t return home – and the search uncovers incredible secrets.
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River City
25/01/2021: Amber resorts to drastic measures
Caitlin and Ruby have an honest discussion about Joe’s murder.
28 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders
25/01/2021: Alarm bells ring for Linda
Chelsea finds herself in hot water.
21 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
Holby City
19/01/2021: Jac can't shake her worries about Kian
It’s the day of the hearing, but who will the panel listen to, Cameron or Skylar?
40 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
Casualty
23/01/2021: Ethan reveals his deepest fears to Rash
When Faith's ambulance crashes, will Dylan be able to save her in time?
42 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders
22/01/2021: Mick is put in an impossible position
Sharon learns that revenge is a dish best served cold.
25 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders
21/01/2021: A disappointed Iqra makes a decision
Sharon is wavering, but a voice from the past spurs her on.
23 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders 2008
07/11/2008: Archie's manipulations go too far
Lauren has a shocking revelation about Max, and Sean has to take action against Archie.
29 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
River City
20/01/2021: Alex is torn between Amber and Jessie
A desperate Ellie makes a final attempt to clear Caitlin’s name.
28 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders: Iconic Episodes
Walford Pride
The residents of Albert Square celebrate Walford’s first ever Gay Pride.
27 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders
19/01/2021: Suki's vicious tongue strikes again
Denise has a change of heart, but at what price?
20 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
River City
18/01/2021: Lenny's determined to keep Amber in Shieldinch
Cameron’s attempts to alleviate Dylan’s anxieties don’t go to plan.
28 mins
Available for 11 months
Drama
EastEnders
18/01/2021: Frankie considers her future
Jay seizes an opportunity that could help Billy.
22 mins
Available for 11 months
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Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists
UK premiere - all episodes
Life seems perfect for the students - but a mysterious figure fractures the illusion.
Crime Drama
Traces
All episodes available now
Evidence doesn't lie - people do. Can three women solve a murder that's close to home?
Drama
A Teacher
All episodes available now
An abuse of power that will scar their lives forever. Provocative drama with Kate Mara.
Drama
The Serpent
All episodes available now
The twisting, real-life story of a murderer, thief and seductive master of disguise.
Drama
Pretty Little Liars: Series 1-7
All episodes available now
Pretty people, ugly secrets. How far will they go to keep them safe?
Drama
Black Narcissus
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Paradise. Passion. Sanctuary. Sin. A mysterious palace unleashes dark desires.
Drama
We Are Who We Are
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First love and finding out who you'll be. From the director of Call Me By Your Name.
Crime Drama
The Valhalla Murders
The past will come back to haunt them
After a brutal murder, an ambitious Icelandic detective finds her career out of control.
Drama
Industry
All episodes available now
Colleagues, turned lovers, turned enemies.
Crime Drama
DNA
How far would you go to uncover the truth?
A detective's life is wrecked when his baby goes missing. From the writer of The Killing.
Drama
Roadkill
All episodes available now
An ambitious politician untroubled by guilt - in pursuit of power while enemies circle.
Drama
Life
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Disruptions turn four people's lives upside down, setting off a chain of entwined events.
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Film - Drama
The White Crow
A dance to freedom
1961. Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev visits Paris and faces a life-changing choice.
117 mins
Available for 27 days
Drama
Black Narcissus
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Paradise. Passion. Sanctuary. Sin. A mysterious palace unleashes dark desires.
Film - Period
Victoria and Abdul
An unexpected friendship that defied social norms
When a young clerk travels to England, he's invited to the heart of the royal circle.
103 mins
Available for 24 days
Crime Drama
Peaky Blinders
All episodes available now
On the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham, the fight is on. Stars Cillian Murphy.
Period Drama
Call the Midwife
The circus comes to Poplar
Trixie receives an unwanted gift, and a delighted Shelagh unites with an old friend.
90 mins
Available for over a year
Film - Period
Tea with Mussolini
A stellar cast in Zefferelli’s semi-autobiographical story
A circle of English ladies settled in Florence take an orphan boy under their wing.
111 mins
Available until Sun 3:10pm
Period Drama
Upstairs Downstairs: Series 1-2
One house, two 'families'
Romance, heartbreak and intrigue amongst a family and their servants in 30s London.
Period Drama
Bleak House
The all-star adaptation of the Dickens classic
The infamous lawsuit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce brings ruin and despair to all it touches.
Period Drama
Harlots: Series 3
All episodes available now
A war for the passions and purses of London's gentlemen.
Period Drama
Oliver Twist
Dickens' heartbreaking and uplifting tale
Tom Hardy and Sophie Okonedo in the story of a poor orphan in seedy, murky London.
Drama
Taboo
Dark, mesmerising drama starring Tom Hardy
1814: James Delaney is back in London, and encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal.
Period Drama
A Suitable Boy
Love will push you beyond your boundaries
In 1950s India, passionate Lata is torn between family and the promise of romance.
Crime Drama
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Crime Drama
Death in Paradise
Sun, sand and a murder mystery
A TV presenter is found dead. Neville's sure her co-host's guilty, but how did he do it?
Crime Drama
Traces
All episodes available now
Evidence doesn't lie - people do. Can three women solve a murder that's close to home?
Crime Drama
The Investigation
All episodes available now
Bringing truth to the surface - true crime drama of journalist Kim Wall's disappearance.
Crime Drama
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists
UK premiere - all episodes
Life seems perfect for the students - but a mysterious figure fractures the illusion.
Film - Action
End of Watch
Two tough LA cops think they’ve seen it all – until...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena star as ordinary cops being hunted by a drug cartel.
100 mins
Available for 13 days
Film - Crime
Murder on the Orient Express
With Albert Finney as Poirot
Sidney Lumet’s acclaimed and star-studded adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.
123 mins
Expires tomorrow 4:15pm
Crime Drama
London Kills: Series 1-2
A Met Police murder squad face intense cases
Gripping crime drama exploring the hidden depths of the capital.
Crime Drama
Peaky Blinders
All episodes available now
On the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham, the fight is on. Stars Cillian Murphy.
Film - Thriller
The Limehouse Golem
Before the Ripper, fear had another name
An inexperienced Inspector must face the seediest parts of Victorian London.
101 mins
Available for 11 days
Film - Crime
Internal Affairs
Time is running out for a corrupt cop
Dennis Peck knows his way around the law – can he be trusted? Thriller with Richard Gere.
109 mins
Available for 6 days
Crime Drama
Spiral
Series 3: The Butcher of La Villette: Episode 1
Captain Berthaud believes a deranged serial killer is behind the murder of a young woman.
Crime Drama
Line of Duty: Series 1-5
Shocking. Intense. Unmissable.
On the trail of corrupt coppers - follow every twist of AC-12's investigations.
Books on Screen
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Drama
Us
All episodes available now
Three weeks, six countries - one divorce?
Film - Drama
Foxcatcher
Ambition, paranoia, obsession. With Channing Tatum
An Olympic wrestler's odd benefactor takes a disruptive, deadly interest in his team.
124 mins
Available for 20 days
Period Drama
A Suitable Boy
Love will push you beyond your boundaries
In 1950s India, passionate Lata is torn between family and the promise of romance.
Crime Drama
McMafia
Welcome to the family business
There's no escape in this gritty tale of revenge and survival starring James Norton.
Film - Period
Love & Friendship
An all-star Austen with Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny
Lady Susan wants to get herself a husband – and young Reginald de Courcey is smitten.
88 mins
Available until Thu 3:05pm
Drama
Normal People
Get ready to fall in love
Popular Connell and aloof Marianne begin an electric affair that changes their lives.
Period Drama
The Luminaries
A love story swirling with mystery, murder and magic
At the far end of the world, two young lovers fight for a fortune, and for freedom.
Drama
Killing Eve: Series 1-3
A deadly, obsessive game of cat and mouse
Eve wants excitement. Villanelle wants to kill. Starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh.
Period Drama
Dickensian
All episodes available now
Scrooge meets Fagin meets Miss Havisham - their lives intertwined on a mysterious street.
Period Drama
Bleak House
The all-star adaptation of the Dickens classic
The infamous lawsuit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce brings ruin and despair to all it touches.
Drama
Looking for Alaska
Find your friends. Find yourself
Miles’ life is one big blah, until he meets sexy, screwed-up, fascinating Alaska Young.
Period Drama
Oliver Twist
Dickens' heartbreaking and uplifting tale
Tom Hardy and Sophie Okonedo in the story of a poor orphan in seedy, murky London.
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