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Everything Coming to BritBox & Acorn TV in August 2026

It’s our monthly rundown of everything coming to the British-focused niche streaming services like BritBox and Acorn TV in August 2026.

Netflix

Netflix Boards Australian Drama ‘The Airport Chaplain’

Netflix has snapped up 'The Airport Chaplain', starring Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez.

Amazon Studios/Prime Video

‘Young Sherlock’ Adds More A-List Cast for Season 2

'Young Sherlock' lands not one, but *four* major additions to its roster for the forthcoming second season.

BritBox

In ‘A Woman of Substance’s Penultimate Episode, It’s War

Emma presents her case to the panel of military officers who will assign the bid for uniform manufacture.

PBS

‘Bergerac’ Season 1 Lands Early Release on PBS Passport

'Bergerac' Season 1 lands a PBS Passport release for August 2026.

MGM+

MGM+ Scoops Up Sam Heughan Thriller ‘Embassy’

It’s unfortunate that Amazon isn’t doing more to ensure viewers are aware of MGM+.

Sky

The ‘Possession’ Trailer Intertwines the Past & Present

'Possession’s trailer intertwines the horrors of Jamaica’s past with those of the present day.

Acorn TV

‘Art Detectives’ Hunts Up a Second Season on Acorn

Acorn TV circles back to 'Art Detectives' with a holiday special coming before year’s end.

Apple TV

The ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Trailer Makes Us Want to Believe

The Lady Greyhounds will take the pitch in August.

AMC/AMC+

AMC’s ‘Yaga’ Will Arrive in Time for Spooky Season

A contemporary reimagining of the story of the famous Slavic witch in which everyone is supernaturally attractive.

Movies

Ruth Madeley’s ‘Being Heumann’ to Open TIFF

Apple TV’s forthcoming historical film 'Being Heumann' will arrive in theaters this November.

BritBox

‘The Good Ship Murder’ Drops Anchor for Season 3 on BritBox

'The Good Ship Murder' has an anchor date for Season 3 on BritBox.