BBC Shows You Should Be Watching

Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi television show in the world but that just proves the loyalties of this show's fans. With a storyline that never gets dull. You will never be bored.

Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch are perfect as Dr Watson and Sherlock in this modern retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic. Sherlock is imaginative and an intelligently put together show with plots that will leave you wondering about the mystery till the last minutes of the episodes only to blow your mind.

Downton Abbey is as addictive as drama as it gets. A masterpiece in it's storytelling and it's beautiful depiction of relationships will leave you feeling warm in your heart and you'll reach out for more. Perfect for a binge-watching afternoon.

In The Fall, Gillian Anderson flawlessly portrays a detective who is investigating a series of murders done by a serial killer. A crime drama that leaves no stones unturned. You should watch this show if it's your cup of tea.

IT Crowd is about two friends who are IT professionals and complete nerds who become friends with Jen, a new recruit who is hired as their boss even though she's clueless about computers. Hilarious show that should be on your watchlist.

If you're even remotely interested in the existence of cars, then you already know the show. Top Gear is your go to encyclopedia of the latest cars, their performance and the specifications. It also happens to be the most widely watched factual television programme in the world. Bet you already know this!

If you live to watch horror and supernatural genres then this one's for you mate. Imagine what would happen when a group of vampires and werewolves decide to become roommates only to find out that the house they will be residing in is haunted by peculiar ghosts. Has this perked your interest yet?

Black Mirror is a British television anthology series created by Charlie Brooker that features speculative fiction with dark and sometimes satirical themes which examine modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies. Find out more here.