BFI curators select their favourite new programmes and series from a year on British TV. How many have you watched?

These are the rare gems where the writing, performances, and pacing align perfectly.

As ever, many of the year’s best series hail from the U.K., but American television proved its vitality with such shows as ‘Dying for Sex,’ ‘Death by Lightning’ and ‘The Lowdown.’ ...

A look at how classic American sitcoms like Sanford and Son and All in the Family grew from earlier, edgier British originals ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...