Best British History Movies & TV Series

The 23 best-rated british history movies and TV series on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Peaky Blinders 2013 ★ 8.5
The Crown 2016 ★ 8.2
The Pillars of the Earth 2010 ★ 7.7
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live 2014 ★ 8.1
Darkest Hour 2017 ★ 7.4
Horrible Histories 2009 ★ 8.0
Victoria 2016 ★ 7.4
This Is England '88 2011 ★ 7.5
The King 2019 ★ 7.2
The Hour 2011 ★ 7.5
Great Expectations 2011 ★ 7.3
Upstairs Downstairs 2010 ★ 7.4
Amazing Grace 2006 ★ 6.9
Battle of Britain 1969 ★ 6.9
The Crimson Petal and the White 2011 ★ 7.0
The First Great Train Robbery 1978 ★ 6.7
Henry V 1944 ★ 6.7
The Gathering Storm 2002 ★ 6.7
South Riding 2011 ★ 6.9
Becoming Elizabeth 2022 ★ 6.6
The Virgin Queen 2006 ★ 6.5
Ridley Road 2021 ★ 6.3
Camelot 2011 ★ 6.3