The Best British Shows to Stream for Pride Month

Pride Month is upon us, and it seems there are more high-profile shows centering queer characters than ever, despite the current political climate. The buzz around queer British TV is heating up as American streaming services (especially BritBox) have been bringing over multiple series featuring LGBTQ+ talent and stories. Over on Netflix, fans are awaiting the finale of Heartstopper, as Anglophiles wait to see who will be the one to pick up the BBC series What It Feels Like For A Girl. With a new slate heading to U.S. shores as part of the upcoming TV series, there are plenty of British shows available to stream right now that tell a wide range of queer stories.

It’s rare that a show centering on a queer love story receives as much attention as Heartstopper, and plenty of great ones have flown under the radar in recent years. Sure, Bridgerton and Sanditon have thrown some crumbs to their queer audiences, but for Pride Month, we’re all about shows that put queer stories at the center — and are primarily written and created by queer people themselves. The shows on this list run the gamut from the most buzzy to the most underrated. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a love story, or a history lesson, they have it.

Here are some of the best queer British shows to watch — or re-watch — this Pride Month.