by | April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 5:58 pm EDT
May is upon us, which means it’s time for BritBox to add a new selection of streaming content for users to enjoy.
Check out the complete list of the official BritBox additions for May 2026.
BritBox May 2026
May 1
- The Real Spies Among Friends | Available in North America | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Uncovering the staggering extent of Kim Philby and his fellow traitors’ deception.
May 4
- Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage Secret Child? | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Rob Rinder and Dr. Fern Riddell investigate scandal and rumor surrounding Queen Victoria.
May 5
- The Race for Ancient Egypt in Colour | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Archaeology and politics collide as Egypt’s fight for independence shapes a fierce race to control its ancient past.
May 6
- Mountains: Life Above the Clouds | Available in North America | 3 x 50’ | Released All at Once
An awe-inspiring journey to the three most iconic mountain ranges on the planet, the Rockies, Himalaya and Andes Mountains.
May 7
- Matthew Perry and the Ketamine Queen | Available in Canada (already streaming in the US) | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Investigating the events leading up to the shocking death of Friends star Matthew Perry. - Scotland: 1000 Years of History | Available in North America | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once
How did a tiny nation like Scotland have such an influence on shaping the world today?
May 8
- Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China | North America Premiere | 2 x 60’ | Released All at Once
From tariffs to TikTok, the inside story of Trump vs Xi and the pivotal moments that have shaped a world-changing battle for power and influence.
May 14
- Fake or Fortune Season 13 | North America Premiere | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
A team of experts employ detective skills and the latest forensic testing to investigate mysteries behind works of art. - How to Build a Dinosaur | Available in North America | 1 x 50’ | Released All at Once
Dr. Alice Roberts discovers how scientists rebuild dinosaurs from incomplete fossils, revealing accurate skeletons, muscles, and even skin color.
May 16
- The Travel Show Vol. 8 | Available in North America | 8 x 25’ | Released Weekly
Explore new destinations around the globe with the latest travel stories and news.
May 21
- Britain’s First Photo Album | Available in North America | 10 x 30’ | Released All at Once
John Sergeant retraces Victorian photographer Francis Frith’s 1860s quest to record Britain, revealing what has changed, endured or disappeared. - Stonehenge: The Lost Circle Revealed | North America Premiere | 1 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Dr. Alice Roberts follows a decade-long historical quest using cutting-edge research that reveals Stonehenge’s oldest secret.
May 28
- How the Victorian’s Built Britain S1 | Available in North America | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Travel the length and breadth of the country to find out how the Victorians built Britain. - Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India | North America Premiere | 3 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Rob and Rylan head to India to seek out its incredible art, religion, culture, and history.
