Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC since 1963. It centers around a time-traveling alien known as the Doctor, who travels in his TARDIS, a time-and-space-ship that appears from the outside to be a blue British police box. The Doctor frequently travels with companions, who often change as the Doctor regenerates into a new form. The show is significant for its longevity, storytelling, and its impact on the science fiction genre, and has been internationally recognized for its creativity and innovation.

Sherlock is a British crime television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson. The series is set in the present day, while the one-off special features a Victorian period fantasy resembling the original Holmes stories. Sherlock has been praised for the quality of its writing, acting, and direction. It has been sold to over 200 territories.

The Crown is a historical drama streaming television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It examines the Queen's personal journey as a young woman navigating a patriarchal structure and the complexities of political power, while also balancing her responsibilities as a wife and mother. The series has been critically acclaimed for its writing, acting, direction, and the high production values. It has received several awards and nominations.

Black Mirror is a British dystopian science fiction anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. Each episode is standalone and explores techno-paranoia, with dark and satirical themes that examine modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies. The series has received critical acclaim and has been noted for its cultural impact, particularly its critique of techno-optimism.

Downton Abbey is a historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. The series follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era—with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. It has been critically acclaimed for its production values, writing, and performances, and has received numerous international awards.

Peaky Blinders is a British period crime drama television series created by Steven Knight. Set in Birmingham, England, the series follows the exploits of the Shelby crime family in the direct aftermath of the First World War. The series, which was named after an actual 19th-century gang, is noted for its stylish cinematography and charismatic performances, as well as its depiction of the social changes and unrest occurring in Britain during the 1920s and 1930s.

The Office is a mockumentary sitcom that depicts the everyday lives of office employees working at the Slough branch of the fictional Wernham Hogg Paper Company. Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the programme is about the day-to-day lives of office employees in the Slough, Berkshire office of the fictitious Wernham Hogg Paper Company. Gervais also stars in the series, playing the central character, David Brent. The series is known for its unique format and its influence on American pop culture, where it spawned a successful US adaptation.