With another exciting year of television midway through, it’s time to spotlight some of the standout British TV series of 2024.
Delicious Journeys with Andi Oliver
Andi Oliver takes viewers on heartwarming culinary journeys across the UK in Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts. This BBC Two/iPlayer series has been a charming antidote to today’s often bleak headlines. As one viewer noted: As a premise, Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts is about as heartwarming as a Guyanese pepper pot cooked in a Cornish community cafe.
Each episode brims with stories of kindness and ingenuity, rekindling our faith in human potential.
A True Tale of Stalkers and Showbiz Scandals
Richard Gadd brings his distressing real-life experience with a relentless stalker to life in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer. This gripping series dives deep into the horrors of harassment, with Gadd stating that certain details were adjusted due to legal reasons: For obvious legal reasons, however, many details have been adjusted. Some who watch the show may be surprised to find out that some details — namely the scale of the stalking — have been toned down.
Laughter and Tears in Big Boys
Channel 4’s Big Boys returns with more brilliant humor and poignancy as Jack (Dylan Llewellyn) navigates life as a newly openly gay young man alongside his straight best mate Danny (Jon Pointing). Their adventures at university provide endless laughs and heartfelt moments.
Exploring Faith on a Journey to Mecca
In Big Zuu Goes to Mecca, we follow Big Zuu’s personal pilgrimage during Ramadan. His travel experiences and reflections on faith are deeply moving, capturing viewers’ attention profoundly.My faith has always been a huge part of my core identity, so travelling to Mecca to perform Umrah is a humbling and life-changing experience that I will cherish for years to come.
The Return of Belfast’s Finest in Blue Lights
The gritty police drama Blue Lights continues to captivate on BBC One/iPlayer. The second series delves into the constant struggles of Belfast officers facing new threats and gang feuds a year after the McIntyre crime gang’s fall.
Larry David’s Last Laughs in Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David‘s iconic series Curb Your Enthusiasm concluded its 12-season run with memorable antics and unapologetic humor. Larry remains true to himself, battling unspoken rules of social etiquette until the end.
A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure in Fallout
Prime Video’s adaptation of the gaming hit Fallout, featuring Ella Purnell as vault dweller Lucy, takes viewers on a thrilling ride through an irradiated world filled with unexpected twists and dark humor.
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