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    British Family TV Shows

    The 40 most popular british family TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Amazing World of Gumball
    TMDB4.3

    The Amazing World of Gumball

    2011 · UK

    The life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year old cat who attends middle school in Elmore. Accompanied by his pet, adoptive brother, and best friend Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with various family members: Anais, Richard, and Nicole Watterson, and other various citizens.

    Sportscene
    TMDB4.0

    Sportscene

    N/A · UK

    Sportscene is the name of a range of Scottish sports television programmes produced by BBC Scotland. Its main anchor is Stephen Thompson. Previous Sportscene presenters include David Currie, Rob MacLean, Alison Walker, Richard Gordon, Dougie Donnelly, Archie Macpherson, Gordon Hewitt, Hazel Irvine, Jill Douglas, Mark Souster and Jim Craig. Recent notable events covered by Sportscene include Celtic's run to the UEFA Cup Final in the 2002-03 season, Scotland's 2006 Six Nations triumph over England and the finale to the 2002-03 Scottish Premier League season.

    Blue Peter
    TMDB3.8

    Blue Peter

    1958 · UK

    A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.

    CBeebies Bedtime Stories
    TMDB3.8

    CBeebies Bedtime Stories

    2009 · UK

    Join a host of different celebrities for a different story read each night just before bedtime.

    Shaun the Sheep
    TMDB3.9

    Shaun the Sheep

    2007 · UK

    Shaun the Sheep thinks and acts like a person in a barnyard, which usually gets him into trouble. The farmer's sheepdog, Bitzer, tries to keep Shaun and his friends out of trouble. The farmer is oblivious to the humanlike features of his flock, who are like one big, happy family.

    The Adventures of Robin Hood
    TMDB3.2

    The Adventures of Robin Hood

    1955 · UK

    The legendary character Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest and the surrounding vicinity. While some episodes dramatised the traditional Robin Hood tales, most episodes were original dramas created by the show's writers and producers.

    Mr. Bean: The Animated Series
    TMDB3.5

    Mr. Bean: The Animated Series

    2002 · UK

    The animated daily trials and tribulations of clueless yet clever loner Mr Bean (aided by his best friend Teddy of course!) as he stumbles from one mishap to the next, always finding complex solutions to the simplest of problems.

    The Durrells
    TMDB3.7

    The Durrells

    2016 · UK

    In 1935, financially strapped widow Louisa Durrell, whose life has fallen apart, decides to move from England, with her four children (three sons, one daughter), to the island of Corfu, Greece. Once there, the family moves into a dilapidated old house that has no electricity and that is crumbling apart. But life on Corfu is cheap, it's an earthly paradise, and the Durrells proceed to forge their new existence, with all its challenges, adventures, and forming relationships.

    Fireman Sam
    TMDB3.0

    Fireman Sam

    1987 · UK

    Follow the adventures of fireman Sam and his colleagues as they protect the citizens of the Welsh town of Pontypandy. Whenever the alarm sounds, brave Sam and his co-workers can be counted on to jump into a fire engine, hop onto a helicopter, or even launch an inflatable lifeboat to battle blazes, mount rescue missions, or provide medical attention to those in need.

    PJ Masks
    TMDB3.2

    PJ Masks

    2015 · CA

    Connor, Greg and Amaya are normal kids by day, but at night they activate their bracelets, which link into their pajamas and give them fantastic super powers, turning them into their alternate identities: the PJ Masks! The team consists of Catboy (Connor), Gekko (Greg) and Owlette (Amaya). Together, they go on adventures, solve mysteries, and learn valuable lessons. Watch the first six seasons of PJ Masks now on Disney+!

    Horrible Histories
    TMDB4.0

    Horrible Histories

    2009 · UK

    Based on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an anarchic and unconventional take on some of history's most gruesome and funny moments, with topics including the Stone Age, the Middle Ages, the Egyptians and the Romans, among others.

    House of Anubis
    TMDB4.1

    House of Anubis

    2011 · BE

    Strange things are happening at an English boarding school called House of Anubis. Popular student Joy goes missing, the school's cranky caretaker has a creepy stuffed crow and the school's attic may be haunted. When recent American transplant Nina gets thrust into the school during this time, she decides to investigate along with her new friend, Fabian, and housemates.

    That's Life!
    TMDB3.8

    That's Life!

    1973 · UK

    A magazine-style television series on BBC1 which was broadcast from May 1973 to June 1994, presented by Esther Rantzen, with various changes of co-presenters. The show presented hard-hitting investigations alongside satire and occasional light entertainment.

    Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
    TMDB3.0

    Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

    2002 · UK

    A gameshow hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.

    Who Do You Think You Are?
    TMDB3.5

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    2004 · UK

    A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

    Antiques Roadshow
    TMDB3.4

    Antiques Roadshow

    1979 · UK

    Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.

    The Monkees
    TMDB3.3

    The Monkees

    1966 · UK

    Micky, Mike, Peter, and Davy are four young men in mid-1960s LA, members of a struggling country-folk-rock band looking for their big break amid madcap encounters with a variety of people straight out of TV and movie central casting, with full knowledge that their existence is part of a weekly television series.

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
    TMDB4.0

    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

    2010 · UK

    The Cat in the Hat is back -- and this time, he's teaching Sally and her brother, Nick, some awfully nifty things to think about!

    Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
    TMDB3.0

    Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom

    2009 · UK

    The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.

    Numberblocks
    TMDB4.0

    Numberblocks

    2017 · UK

    Learn how much fun counting can be with the Numberblocks - a fun-loving group of numbers who work together to solve problems big and small.

    ChuckleVision
    TMDB3.1

    ChuckleVision

    1987 · UK

    ChuckleVision is a long-standing British children's series broadcast from 1987 to 2009. The Chuckle Brothers' famous comedy involves slapstick, other visual gags, wordplay, and catchphrases such as "To me, to you!" and "Oh dear, oh dear!"

    The Buccaneers
    TMDB3.2

    The Buccaneers

    1956 · UK

    The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.

    The Muppet Show
    TMDB4.0

    The Muppet Show

    1976 · UK

    Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

    Danger Mouse
    TMDB3.1

    Danger Mouse

    2015 · UK

    Danger Mouse is back saving London, saving the World and, most importantly, saving Penfold in brand new and fantastically absurd, energetic adventures.

    Pipkins
    TMDB3.6

    Pipkins

    1973 · UK

    Pipkins was a British children's TV programme. Hartley Hare, Pig, Topov and the gang were the stars of ATV's pre-school series which ran from January 1973 to 29 December 1981.

    Thunderbirds Are Go!
    TMDB3.1

    Thunderbirds Are Go!

    2015 · UK

    Remake of the hit 1960s television show. In the 21st century, Jeff Tracy, a former astronaut, amasses a colossal fortune and decides that he must use it to benefit others. His answer to this desire is to create International Rescue, a unique private emergency response service equipped with customized designed vehicles and equipment that enable the organization to react to any crisis whether it be in sea, air, land, or space. Jeff's five sons volunteer to operate as the pilots and field agents, as well "Brain" who acts as the teams engineer. In addition, Jeff's friend, Kyrano and his daughter Tanusha aka Kayo (based on the original series Tin-Tin character) agree to be the support staff. In addition to the field team, IR also maintains an intelligence network with Lady Penelope and her ex-con chauffeur, Parker as the chief agents in this arm.

    Thunderbirds
    TMDB3.8

    Thunderbirds

    1965 · UK

    Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

    The Dumping Ground
    TMDB3.8

    The Dumping Ground

    2013 · UK

    Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.

    M.I. High
    TMDB3.0

    M.I. High

    2007 · UK

    A team of undercover teenage spies working for the fictional British secret intelligence agency MI9 who have to balance their school life with their jobs as secret agents.

    Malory Towers
    TMDB3.8

    Malory Towers

    2020 · UK

    Follow the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she leaves home for the first time to attend an all-girls’ boarding school. Set in post-war Britain on the sun-drenched cliffs of the Cornish coast, the series explores a nostalgic world of midnight feasts, lacrosse, pranks, a mystery ghost and lasting friendships.

    Nina and the Neurons
    TMDB3.0

    Nina and the Neurons

    2007 · UK

    Nina is a neuroscientist based at Glasgow Science Centre who enlists the help of her Neurons in her brain to answer a scientific question. Questions are asked by children which join her to perform fun experiments and games. Aimed at younger children to help them understand basic science.

    Springwatch
    TMDB4.3

    Springwatch

    2005 · UK

    Springwatch is an annual BBC television series which charts the fortunes of British wildlife during the changing of the seasons in the United Kingdom.

    The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
    TMDB4.3

    The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball

    2025 · UK

    Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he's battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants — Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride. With even wilder stories, bigger twists, and surreal humor, the show is so amazing that they had to rename it!

    Jungle Junction
    TMDB2.9

    Jungle Junction

    2009 · US

    Set deep in the heart of an unexplored, road-filled Jungle, the show features a group of fun-loving animals on wheels and aims to help preschoolers develop their pre-literacy skills, as well as encouraging them to care about the environment.

    Blankety Blank
    TMDB2.6

    Blankety Blank

    1979 · UK

    Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version ran from 18 January 1979 to 12 March 1990 on BBC One, hosted first by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson. Regular members of the celebrity panel on this version included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker. A revival fronted by Lily Savage was produced by the BBC from 26 December 1997 to 28 December 1999, followed by ITV from 7 January 2001 to 10 August 2002. This version was produced by Grundy, then Thames.

    Horrid Henry
    TMDB3.4

    Horrid Henry

    2006 · UK

    Life is not fair! Horrid Henry feels that the rest of the world is against him and he wages a constant war against the adults. Like any headstrong young boy, he is determined, relentless, he doesn't hold back and he never admits defeat! He will stop at nothing to outwit the enemy and teachers, relatives and babysitters avoid him at all costs.

    Wacky Races
    TMDB2.8

    Wacky Races

    2017 · UK

    Wacky Races (2017) is a reboot of the classic 1968 Hanna-Barbera animated series, bringing a fresh, modern take on the original premise while retaining much of the core essence that made the original show so beloved. The 2017 version, created by Warner Bros. Animation, aired on the Boomerang network and introduced a new generation to the zany, high-speed races of the characters. In this updated series, the characters from the original Wacky Races return, but with a more contemporary style and new backstories. The vehicles are also revamped with more advanced technology and a few new additions to the roster, though the classic ones like Dick Dastardly’s Mean Machine and Penelope Pitstop’s Compact Pussycat are still present.

    Robotboy
    TMDB3.7

    Robotboy

    2005 · FR

    Robotboy is the latest creation of the world renowned scientist Professor Moshimo. Due to fears that Robotboy would be stolen by his arch-enemy Dr. Kamikazi and his main henchman Constantine to be used to take over the world, Professor Moshimo entrusts Robotboy to 10-year-old Tommy Turnbull, his biggest fan. While being protected by Tommy and his two friends Lola and Gus, or "G-man" as he calls himself, Robotboy learns how to behave and act as if he were a real boy.

    Lily's Driftwood Bay
    TMDB2.0

    Lily's Driftwood Bay

    2014 · UK

    Follow the imagination of Lily, a five-year-old hunter, as she creates a world of adventure and friendship from treasures she finds washed up on the beach.

    101 Dalmatian Street
    TMDB3.6

    101 Dalmatian Street

    2019 · UK

    Follow the adventures of eldest siblings Dolly and Dylan, their Mum Delilah and Dad Doug, and their 97 younger brothers and sisters as they embark on urban adventures and extreme sibling rivalry. Together, the pups explore growing up and finding their own spot inside the biggest, messiest, furriest blended family ever.

    About British Family TV Shows

    British television

    British television's defining habit is the short series — six episodes, one writer, a finite story. That structure produced the modern prestige miniseries and a format catalogue the rest of the world keeps adapting.

    Family

    Family television is built for co-viewing, balancing what works for a child with what keeps an adult in the room. The durable shows manage genuine warmth without condescending to either.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1955–2025
    Best reviewed
    The Amazing World of Gumball (8.5)
    Often also
    Comedy, Animation, Kids
    Longest run
    68 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best British family TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Amazing World of Gumball, Sportscene, and Blue Peter. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    British family TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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