Download the BritBox app on your PC. Start a free trial and stream the biggest collection of British TV ever, direct from the BBC & ITV – no commitment, no ads, no bother.
What is the BritBox PC app?
Fans of British television should add the BritBox app to their shortlist, especially if they enjoy BBC and ITV programs. It has a deep well of British content, is inexpensive, and doesn’t run ads. However, it doesn’t let you download shows for offline viewing on mobile devices or set up individual user profiles, which is disappointing.
BritBox for PC is an affordable TV streaming service created by the BBC and ITV. It offers nearly 290 box sets of classic TV shows from the two broadcasters and Channel 4. There’s also more than 60 British movies, including the Carry On films (many of which aren’t available on other streaming services). You can watch in HD on all compatible devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, Samsung and Panasonic smart TVs, YouView set-top boxes, Apple TV and Fire TV streaming devices.
Essentially, It is the UK’s media giants answer to the increasing popularity of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. It was originally launched in 2017, and it’s available in the US, Canada and obviously the UK too.
Watch some good British Content
Initially, the service was intended to give Brits abroad the ability to watch their old favourites that they couldn’t find on Netflix. It was launched as a joint venture between the BBC and ITV, with neither one really having the material to launch a streaming service on their own.
Although BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub have most of the recent TV shows that you’ll want to watch, Britbox has a wider selection for those looking for older classics.
When you’re looking at new streaming services outside of the most popular ones, one of the first names to come up will probably be Britbox.
It’s pretty fair to say that Britbox for PC hasn’t been as popular as many people thought it would be. Part of that is likely because many classics that people do want to watch, like Only Fools and Horses, have been shown as re-runs consistently on other channels (Gold in this case) for a long time already.
Pricing
According to EE, “As an EE pay monthly customer you can enjoy six months of BritBox on us. We’ll even cover the cost of the data you use to watch it. After six months is up, the price is just £5.99 a month and you can cancel at any time.
Conclusion
It is going to be a good option for those who want to watch specific programs, like Doctor Who, and other classic British TV shows. However for the vast majority of people, better value can be found elsewhere with other streaming services.
It’s one of the first apps to come up when you’re searching on a Firestick. For some reason, it’s not included on the new Chromecast with Google TV, which is a bit frustrating. But it’s included on most other streaming platforms like Roku, Now TV and Apple TV too.
App Details
| Name | BritBox |
| Developer | BritBox LLC |
| Category | Entertainment |
| Price | Free with in app purchases |
| Size | 29 Mb |
How to Install the BritBox app on Windows and Mac
- You will need to install an Android emulator on your PC, I will recommend the BlueStacks emulator.
- Complete the installation of the emulator by following the on-screen instructions.
- Open the PlayStore app from the home screen of the emulator
- Log in using your Google credentials to access the PlayStore app features
- Search for the BritBox app and click on the install button to start the download
You can use the BritBox app on your smartphone as well.
FAQs
Is the app worth getting?
Britbox for PC is going to be a good option for those who want to watch specific programs, like Doctor Who, and other classic British TV shows. However, for the vast majority of people, better value can be found elsewhere with other streaming services.
Is the app free?
If you don’t qualify for that offer, it offers a free seven-day trial of its streaming service for anyone. You can sign-up online to test out the streaming service at no cost.
Why do I have to keep signing into BritBox?
However, you may need to sign in again after your TV runs a system update if it’s been a long time since you last used the app, if the app has recently updated, or if your TV has lost its internet connection or power
