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Peaky Blinders - 'Peaky Blinders', a period drama set in the 1920s, is based on the fictional Shelby crime family. In 2014, Netflix acquired exclusive distribution rights. The series is streamed all over the world.
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Downton Abbey - The British period drama 'Downton Abbey', based on an aristocratic family and their domestic workers, has found international success.
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Downton Abbey - The show has gained such a large following that there's even a world 'Downton Abbey' exhibition tour. It has been so successful that they have recently announced plans for a feature length film to follow the series.
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Top Gear - The world's most famous motor show has been around since 1977, but was revived and relaunched in 2002. Since then, the show has garnered a huge following and has been reproduced in Russia, France, South Korea, and China.
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Top Gear - 'Top Gear' has been viewed in over 214 territories worldwide.
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Victoria - 'Victoria' is based on the first few years of Queen Victoria's reign. Writers of the series drew inspiration from her diaries.
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Victoria - The series scored high ratings for its first season and is currently being viewed in more than 150 territories. 'Victoria' can also be found on Netflix.
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Doctor Who - This cult series was revived in 2005. Since its revival the series has garnered a loyal following of fans from all over the world.
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Doctor Who - The time-travelling drama has been distributed to over 200 territories around the world.
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The Crown - The biographical drama, based on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, tells the story of her reign.
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The Crown - Netflix's 'The Crown' is currently available and viewed in 190 countries.
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Sherlock - 'Sherlock' is one of the most-loved British series. The series is a contemporary adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's books about the character.
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Sherlock - The show has garnered fans from all over the world and is currently viewed in over 230 territories around the world.
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Mr Selfridge - 'Mr Selfridge' is a period drama based on the true story of retail tycoon Harry Selfridge.
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Mr Selfridge - Since airing in 2013, 'Mr Selfridge' has been sold to over 150 territories.
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Planet Earth - Planet Earth II is one of the most-watched nature documentary series. Each episode explores different species in different habitats.
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Planet Earth - Both seasons of 'Planet Earth' are currently watched in over 233 territories.
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Blue Planet - 'Blue Planet' has seen global success since first airing in 2001. The multi-award-winning wildlife docuseries dives into the world's oceans to explore underwater worlds.
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Blue Planet - 'Blue Planet I' was sold to over 150 territories. Its sequel 'Blue Planet II' drew over 14 million viewers in the UK alone.
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Mr. Bean - 'Mr Bean' has delighted fans all around the world since first appearing on our screens in 1990.
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Mr. Bean - The show has been aired in over 190 countries and over 70 territories. Video sales have exceeded 35 million and episodes have been featured as in-flight entertainment on over 100 airlines.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire - The original 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' first aired in 1998.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Since then, over 100 different versions, in different languages, have been produced. The show played a huge part in the storyline for the box office smash-hit 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
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The Weakest Link - The British quiz show, hosted by Anne Robinson, was the first of its kind when it appeared on the small screen in 2000.
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The Weakest Link - 'The Weakest Link' is watched in over 100 countries and territories.
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Bob the Builder - The animated kids show 'Bob the Builder' debuted in 1999. The show amassed a huge following and even released its theme song into the charts.
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Bob the Builder - Since its debut, the show has been translated and aired in over 30 countries.
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Peaky Blinders - 'Peaky Blinders', a period drama set in the 1920s, is based on the fictional Shelby crime family. In 2014, Netflix acquired exclusive distribution rights. The series is streamed all over the world.
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Downton Abbey - The British period drama 'Downton Abbey', based on an aristocratic family and their domestic workers, has found international success.
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Downton Abbey - The show has gained such a large following that there's even a world 'Downton Abbey' exhibition tour. It has been so successful that they have recently announced plans for a feature length film to follow the series.
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Top Gear - The world's most famous motor show has been around since 1977, but was revived and relaunched in 2002. Since then, the show has garnered a huge following and has been reproduced in Russia, France, South Korea, and China.
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Top Gear - 'Top Gear' has been viewed in over 214 territories worldwide.
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Victoria - 'Victoria' is based on the first few years of Queen Victoria's reign. Writers of the series drew inspiration from her diaries.
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Victoria - The series scored high ratings for its first season and is currently being viewed in more than 150 territories. 'Victoria' can also be found on Netflix.
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Doctor Who - This cult series was revived in 2005. Since its revival the series has garnered a loyal following of fans from all over the world.
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Doctor Who - The time-travelling drama has been distributed to over 200 territories around the world.
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The Crown - The biographical drama, based on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, tells the story of her reign.
© Bruno Press
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The Crown - Netflix's 'The Crown' is currently available and viewed in 190 countries.
© Bruno Press
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Sherlock - 'Sherlock' is one of the most-loved British series. The series is a contemporary adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's books about the character.
© Bruno Press
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Sherlock - The show has garnered fans from all over the world and is currently viewed in over 230 territories around the world.
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Mr Selfridge - 'Mr Selfridge' is a period drama based on the true story of retail tycoon Harry Selfridge.
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Mr Selfridge - Since airing in 2013, 'Mr Selfridge' has been sold to over 150 territories.
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Planet Earth - Planet Earth II is one of the most-watched nature documentary series. Each episode explores different species in different habitats.
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Planet Earth - Both seasons of 'Planet Earth' are currently watched in over 233 territories.
© iStock
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Blue Planet - 'Blue Planet' has seen global success since first airing in 2001. The multi-award-winning wildlife docuseries dives into the world's oceans to explore underwater worlds.
© iStock
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Blue Planet - 'Blue Planet I' was sold to over 150 territories. Its sequel 'Blue Planet II' drew over 14 million viewers in the UK alone.
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Mr. Bean - 'Mr Bean' has delighted fans all around the world since first appearing on our screens in 1990.
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Mr. Bean - The show has been aired in over 190 countries and over 70 territories. Video sales have exceeded 35 million and episodes have been featured as in-flight entertainment on over 100 airlines.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire - The original 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' first aired in 1998.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire - Since then, over 100 different versions, in different languages, have been produced. The show played a huge part in the storyline for the box office smash-hit 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
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The Weakest Link - The British quiz show, hosted by Anne Robinson, was the first of its kind when it appeared on the small screen in 2000.
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The Weakest Link - 'The Weakest Link' is watched in over 100 countries and territories.
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Bob the Builder - The animated kids show 'Bob the Builder' debuted in 1999. The show amassed a huge following and even released its theme song into the charts.
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Bob the Builder - Since its debut, the show has been translated and aired in over 30 countries.
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Downton Abbey and other popular British TV shows around the world
The UK's top TV exports
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Downton Abbey is a worldwide phenomenon which has had so much success that plans have been announced to create a feature length film.
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