{"id":21486,"date":"2020-09-15T18:50:10","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T18:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/21486\/5-of-the-most-entertaining-british-tv-shows-to-watch-in-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-10-02T15:28:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T15:28:49","slug":"5-of-the-most-entertaining-british-tv-shows-to-watch-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/21486\/5-of-the-most-entertaining-british-tv-shows-to-watch-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Most Entertaining British TV Shows to Watch in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that three out of four Americans are self-isolating at home<\/a>\u00a0because of the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/p>\n

If you’re running out of great content to watch while in self-quarantine, then look no further than the best British TV shows.<\/p>\n

While American TV is often the most popular, there are many British gems you can enjoy while you’re at home. Keep reading to learn about the five most entertaining British shows to watch in 2020.<\/p>\n

1. A Suitable Boy<\/h2>\n

This great British TV show is based on the bestselling novel of the same name, written by Vikram Seth. It’s a historical drama series that’s set during India’s first years of independence in 1951.<\/p>\n

This coming of age story is sure to both melt your heart and bring tears to your eyes.\u00a0If you’ve enjoyed epic period dramas like War and Peace<\/em> or Les Mis\u00e9rables<\/em>, then you shouldn’t miss out on this show.<\/p>\n

2. Quiz<\/h2>\n

Almost everyone has enjoyed\u00a0one or more quiz shows. Rather than being more of the same, Quiz <\/em>takes a look behind the scenes at a story of intrigue and criminal behavior.<\/p>\n

Told in three parts, this mini-series tells the real story of\u00a0Major Charles Ingram. Ingram won big on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?\u00a0<\/em>but it was later found out that he had cheated by using a system based on coughs. This dramatization makes for highly-entertaining British television.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Around the World in Eighty Days<\/h2>\n

This new series is based on one of the most popular\u00a0books by one of the greatest\u00a0French writers, Jules Verne.<\/p>\n

The protagonist ends up going across the world in a balloon because of a foolish bet. This classic\u00a0premise leads to a lot of adventure and plenty of thrills. The series also features several big British TV names, including\u00a0David Tennant and\u00a0Leonie Benesch.<\/p>\n

4. Sex Education<\/h2>\n

This British\u00a0TV show is on its second season and can be binged on Netflix. It’s a wonderful combination of teenage comedy and drama. While you’re sure to laugh, you also get a serious exploration of many topics related to sex.<\/p>\n

The dynamic between an insecure teenager and her sex therapist mother is refreshingly original for television in general.<\/p>\n

5. The Last Dance<\/h2>\n

This is another great documentary series that you can binge-watch on Netflix at any time. Divided into ten parts, it tells the story of the Chicago Bulls during the 90s.<\/p>\n

Even if you’re not a basketball fan, you’re sure to be enthralled by the care and attention brought to this unique sports documentary. From in-depth interviews to awesome action shots, the drama of sports will come to life on your television.<\/p>\n

Before you enjoy these TV shows, make sure you have a reliable aerial installation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ready to Watch the Best British Shows?<\/h2>\n

Now that you’ve learned all about the five most entertaining British shows to watch, you can have a wonderful time with friends\u00a0and family.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that three out of four Americans are self-isolating at home\u00a0because of the COVID-19 pandemic? If you’re running out of great content to watch while in self-quarantine, then… Continue reading “5 of the Most Entertaining British TV Shows to Watch in 2020”<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21487,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[69],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21486"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21486"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21533,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21486\/revisions\/21533"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}