Best British History TV Series

3eyedraven's 15 top-rated british history TV series — ordered by how strongly audiences rate them and how many actually voted, so the ranking reflects real consensus. Full details on each.

Peaky Blinders 2013 ★ 8.5

The Crown 2016 ★ 8.2

The Pillars of the Earth 2010 ★ 7.7

Horrible Histories 2009 ★ 8.0

Victoria 2016 ★ 7.4

This Is England '88 2011 ★ 7.5

The Hour 2011 ★ 7.5

Great Expectations 2011 ★ 7.3

Upstairs Downstairs 2010 ★ 7.4

The Crimson Petal and the White 2011 ★ 7.0

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