• BritBox rolls out Christmas specials and new series from Dec 19 to Jan 4.
  • Death in Paradise and Beyond Paradise deliver holiday crime thrills.
  • Call the Midwife offers a two-part Hong Kong mercy mission special.
  • Marlow Murder Club and Alice and Jack add mystery and romance to the lineup.

This week’s highlights on BritBox

BritBox’s holiday schedule mixes festive specials with fresh series to keep viewers entertained over the break. Between December 19 and January 4 the streamer premieres crime-packed Christmas episodes, a period drama two-parter and a new cosy mystery — all available to stream now.

Death in Paradise Christmas Special (29 December)

Genre: Crime and comedy drama | Format: 1 x 90’ episode

The island’s usual cheer turns dark in this exclusive Death in Paradise Christmas Special. DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet) and his team investigate a shocking discovery: four co-workers wake from a party hangover to find a stranger shot in their villa pool. Expect the series’ trademark blend of puzzles, humour and family tensions as detectives race to unravel who had motive — and opportunity — on the night in question.

Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2025 (27 December) — Parts 1 & 2

Genre: Period drama | Format: 2 x 60’ episodes

Nonnatus House takes its care overseas in a two-part special that sends senior midwives on a mercy mission to Hong Kong while younger staff manage Poplar. The double episode balances medical urgency with character moments, giving longtime fans a cinematic, emotionally rich holiday event.

Beyond Paradise Christmas Special (22 December)

Genre: Crime drama | Format: 1 x 60’ episode

DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) faces a flurry of festive crimes while Martha (Sally Bretton) cooks up a secret surprise. The spin-off keeps the light-hearted mystery tone of its parent show while delivering a seasonal twist and familiar faces.

Marlow Murder Club — Season 1 (4 December)

Genre: Crime mystery | Format: 4 x 45’ episodes

Based on a cosy-whodunit premise, Marlow Murder Club follows retired archaeologist Judith Potts and her amateur-detective friends as they investigate a suspected garden murder ignored by the authorities. The four-part series relies on sharp performances and small-town intrigue to drive the mystery forward.

Alice and Jack — Season 1 (19 November)

Genre: Drama | Format: Series

Starring Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson, Alice and Jack charts a decades-spanning romance packed with heartbreak and longing. Created by Victor Levin (Mad Men), the series is intimate, cinematic and built around two compelling lead performances.

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For quick holiday viewing, BritBox’s mix of specials and serialized drama offers light mysteries, emotional drama and festive cheer — all ideal for streaming over the break.

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