Great news! BBC Studios and iTV will launch the BritBox video streaming service in South Africa on Friday the 6th of August 2021. The streaming will offer British TV shows and movies for R99.99 per month.
BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan has said that South Africa was chosen as the next launch region because there was a massive following for British content in the country.
According to Sakaan, BritBox will offer the largest selection of British boxsets of any video streaming platform. The South African library will boast a record number of titles because linear British TV in South Africa is limited.
Here’s a list of TV shows that will be available to stream in South Africa on BritBox
- Absolutely Fabulous
- Blackadder
- Broadchurch
- Fawlty Towers
- Inspector Morse
- Line of Duty
- Luther
- Manhunt
- Mr Bean
- Unforgotten
- Professor T
- The Midwife
- The Office
- Wedding of the Century
- Vera
- Young Victoria
BritBox said it believes that it has a minimum addressable market “in the low millions” in South Africa, based on the historical viewership British channels have enjoyed in the country. In addition to the monthly price plan, the streaming services will also be available on a discounted annual plan for R999.90.
Those who want to try the service out before committing can sign up for a free 7-day trial. The platform will be available on the BritBox website, mobile apps, and TV apps on Samsung and LG TVs. Streams will be in 1080p resolution.
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