October for BritBox is delivering a mix of new series to the streaming platform, as well as new seasons of ongoing.

Check out the list of movies, series and specials coming to BritBox in October 2026 below. In the comments section, let me know which ones you are the most excited to watch.

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OCTOBER 1

The Hardacres: Season 2 [New & Exclusive Series on BritBox]

The award-nominated British period drama is back for Season 2, new and exclusive to BritBox. Shortlisted for the TV Choice Awards for Best New Drama (2026), the Hardacre family continue their journey from humble beginnings to living among Yorkshire’s elite. Over six episodes, the working-class family navigate life in 1895 at Hardacre Hall, all while facing a new neighbour and social rival, Lady Imelda Hansen, played by Michele Dotrice. Amid new alliances, rivalries and romances, the Hardacres continue to prove that class is about more than just a birthright.

OCTOBER 9

• Would I Lie to You?: Season 18 [New Season on BritBox]

OCTOBER 12

The Incident Room [New Series on BritBox]

The Incident Room unpacks Britain’s most harrowing police investigations, exposing how real-life detectives hunted down some of the country’s most callous killers. Each episode explores a new investigation from beginning to end, featuring cases like the disappearance of Julie Hogg and the murder of Wendy Speakes. With testimonies from investigating officers, forensic specialists and the families themselves, viewers are taken through the late nights, dead ends and breakthroughs that finally brought justice to those left behind.

OCTOBER 14

Patience: Season 1 [New Series on BritBox]

Scoring 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, Patience arrives on BritBox this month, following a young autistic woman named Patience, played by Ella Maisy Purvis, who works in the York Criminal Records Office. Her world changes when she sparks the interest of DI Bea Metcalf, played by Laura Fraser. Bea is intrigued by Patience’s unique powers of deduction and asks her to join her team. Across the six-episode season, the duo work together to solve a series of complex murders unfolding around York.

OCTOBER 19

A Royal Residence [New Series on BritBox]

From Princess Diana’s family home and Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood estate to the Queen Mother’s ancestral castle, A Royal Residence offers an exclusive, behind-closed-doors look at some of Britain’s most historic and once royal residences. Each episode of the three-part series focuses on a new location, exploring the secrets, traditions and royal ties of each grand estate.

OCTOBER 23

Miriam & Alan: Lost in Scotland: Season 2 [New Season on BritBox]

Following the first season’s BAFTA Scotland Award win, Miriam Margolyes and 2026 Emmy Award winner Alan Cumming are back for a second travel series across Scotland and beyond. The Hollywood duo hit the road on a nostalgic journey across Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes, visiting historical landmarks, reconnecting with old friends and delving into their family history along the way.

OCTOBER 30

• The Great Pottery Throw Down: Season 6 [New Season on BritBox]

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