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How to stream some of your favourite shows

Anglophiles, rejoice! If you’re looking for British television programming this side of the pond, you’re in luck.

You may already know that our national broadcaster CBC and its streaming service CBC Gem offer bigname shows including Luther, The Great British Baking Show, Call the Midwife and Normal People. And Netflix is home to Broadchurch, Requiem, Behind Her Eyes and Sex Education, among others.

But you may not be familiar with these three other places to get your Brit fix:

BRITBOX

What it is: Britbox is the only streaming service in Canada that focuses exclusively on British content.

It’s packed with mystery, modern drama, true crime and period programming.

Must-watch shows: Downton Abbey, Mcdonald & Dodds, There She Goes, Line of Duty, Diana: The Interview That Shocked The World.

How to watch: You can tune in through Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV fourth generation, Samsung, LG, all IOS and Android devices, Chromecast and online britbox.com/ca. Britbox is also available on Amazon Prime Video Channels for Prime members, and on Apple TV Channels on supported devices.

Price: $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year — after an introductory free trial period.

BBC FIRST

What it is: A traditional broadcast network with British programming that’s both scripted and factual. Genres include drama, comedy, thrillers and action and adventure. BBC Earth, which focuses on the natural world, is also available.

Must-watch shows: The Graham Norton Show, Top Gear, Father Brown, Death in Paradise, Antiques Roadshow.

How to watch: BBC First is available through a cable TV subscription. Providers include Rogers, Bell, Shaw and Shaw Direct.

Price: Prices vary depending on subscription.

ACORN TV

What it is: Acorn TV, a part of AMC Networks, is a streaming service that focuses on British and international television programs — particularly mysteries and dramas, but also including comedies. Content comes from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and other European countries.

Must-watch shows: Bloodlands, A Suitable Boy, Manhunt, Midsomer Murders, Ms. Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Jack Irish, My Life Is Murder.

How to watch: Tune in on PC, Mac platforms (IOS), Android mobile, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple Channels and more.

Price: Acorn TV offers a free seven-day trial and after that is priced at $5.99 per month (or $59.99 per year).