Fleabag: written by and starring the wonderful Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag presents the internal monologue of an unnamed free-spirit, as she struggles with her complicated family dynamic, love life, and trauma after the death of her best friend. Inspired by Waller-Bridge’s one woman show, Fleabag combines witty sarcasm and emotional confessions in her highly acclaimed two series show: a must watch for all comedy fans.
Motherland: a fictional comedy series following the lives of parents, Motherland stars a range of British celebrities you will likely recognise, including Anna Maxwell-Martin, Diane Morgan – also known as her iconic character Philomena Cunk – and Lucy Punch. The show provides three seasons of hilarious humour, without sugarcoating the realities of marriage and parenthood. Alongside a range of moving scenes (especially the Christmas Special finale, if you know you know) Motherland is a necessary binge-watch for your much needed dose of British humour.
Peaky Blinders: written by Stephen Knight, and spotlighting a star-studded cast including the late Helen McCrory, Tom Hardy, and award-winning Irish actor Cillian Murphy, Peaky Blinders follows the tumultuous Shelby crime family as they start the series as petty thieves and gamblers in Birmingham. Rising through the ranks, Murphy’s character Tommy Shelby finds himself coming face-to-face with the British elites of the 1930s. A violent and bloody crime drama, Peaky Blinders is a necessary commitment for your next watch.
Happy Valley: set in West Yorkshire, Happy Valley follows no-nonsense police sergeant Catherine Cawood, portrayed by the phenomenal Sarah Lancashire, as she deals with her personal trauma. The series portrays the effects of drugs and crime in Northern England, a trope most commonly shown in dramas based in London. If you need a whirlwind drama to invest in, and a fix of Yorkshire accents rarely shown on TV, Happy Valley is bound to hook you in
Derry Girls: following five teenagers in 1990’s Derry, the series provides classic Irish humour and nostalgia in times of the Troubles. Starring Nicola Coughlan and Sioban McSweeney, alongside several upcoming stars, Derry Girls provides a dose of serotonin that is rare to find in shows. If you haven’t watched it already, where have you been?