There isn’t a country that can produce the same quality of television as the United Kingdom. The talent of the actors, producers and writers ensure that there are a number of British shows that have gone on to become monster success stories around the globe. But, which four shows have enjoyed more success than most?
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey has become a phenomenon since it was first aired in September 2010. Fans around the world became gripped on the stories that were taking players within the Crawley family and understanding what life was like in the post-Edwardian era. The first season focused on the effects of the outbreak of the First World War, while future seasons focused on the Irish War of Independence and the 1923 British general election.
There are a huge number of stars involved in the series including Hugh Bonneville, Lily James and Jessica Brown Findlay. The success of the television show also saw a film produced, with the adaption being released in September 2019.
Black Mirror
Black Mirror initially was released on Channel 4 back in 2011, before Netflix brought the rights. The show is now one of the most popular on the streaming site, with episodes typically taking unpredictable twists and turns. Each episode focuses on one story, with the first episode of the opening season seeing the British prime minister having sexual intercourse with a pig.
The success of the show was also shown as Netflix produced a film in 2018. Bandersnatch was unlike anything that viewers had experienced before, as they were in complete control of the story and what happens next. The series has achieved success in terms of accolades, as it won two Emmys in 2019.
Peaky Blinders
There are a host of incredibly popular dramas on the BBC, but the most popular of them all is Peaky Blinders. Cillian Murphy stars as the ruthless gang leader Tommy Shelby, as the show focuses his rise to power, and then the struggles he has in maintaining his power. The series has achieved huge success at awards ceremonies and recently won the National Television Award for Best Drama.
The series is featured on Netflix, which has enabled its success to grow across the world in countries such as the United States and Canada. The creator of the show Steven Knight has revealed that there will be at least two more seasons, which will mean that there could be a total of seven seasons in total.
Fleabag
One of the more recent British shows that has become a global success is Fleabag. The show is written by the hugely talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is also the brains behind Killing Eve. The comedy became a global smash following its second season and went on to win a host of awards from around the world. Fleabag won awards such as Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys.
The show’s popularity was certainly increased due to the stars that are involved, with Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Sian Clifford starring alongside Waller-Bridge. The show has become massively popular around the world in countries such as the United States, France, and the Netherlands.
There isn’t a country that can produce the same quality of television as the United Kingdom. The talent of the actors, producers and writers ensure that there are a number of British shows that have gone on to become monster success stories around the globe. But, which four shows have enjoyed more success than most?
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey has become a phenomenon since it was first aired in September 2010. Fans around the world became gripped on the stories that were taking players within the Crawley family and understanding what life was like in the post-Edwardian era. The first season focused on the effects of the outbreak of the First World War, while future seasons focused on the Irish War of Independence and the 1923 British general election.
There are a huge number of stars involved in the series including Hugh Bonneville, Lily James and Jessica Brown Findlay. The success of the television show also saw a film produced, with the adaption being released in September 2019.
Black Mirror
Black Mirror initially was released on Channel 4 back in 2011, before Netflix brought the rights. The show is now one of the most popular on the streaming site, with episodes typically taking unpredictable twists and turns. Each episode focuses on one story, with the first episode of the opening season seeing the British prime minister having sexual intercourse with a pig.
The success of the show was also shown as Netflix produced a film in 2018. Bandersnatch was unlike anything that viewers had experienced before, as they were in complete control of the story and what happens next. The series has achieved success in terms of accolades, as it won two Emmys in 2019.
Peaky Blinders
There are a host of incredibly popular dramas on the BBC, but the most popular of them all is Peaky Blinders. Cillian Murphy stars as the ruthless gang leader Tommy Shelby, as the show focuses his rise to power, and then the struggles he has in maintaining his power. The series has achieved huge success at awards ceremonies and recently won the National Television Award for Best Drama.
The series is featured on Netflix, which has enabled its success to grow across the world in countries such as the United States and Canada. The creator of the show Steven Knight has revealed that there will be at least two more seasons, which will mean that there could be a total of seven seasons in total.
Fleabag
One of the more recent British shows that has become a global success is Fleabag. The show is written by the hugely talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who is also the brains behind Killing Eve. The comedy became a global smash following its second season and went on to win a host of awards from around the world. Fleabag won awards such as Outstanding Lead Actress, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmys.
The show’s popularity was certainly increased due to the stars that are involved, with Oscar-winner Olivia Colman and Sian Clifford starring alongside Waller-Bridge. The show has become massively popular around the world in countries such as the United States, France, and the Netherlands.
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