Discover a show that’s right for you, right now, as we pick out some of the biggest dramas, comedies and docuseries to unwrap
By Virgin TV Edit
You might be a bit up and down at the moment – and that’s fine. Whatever mood you’re in, there’s sure to be a Box Set that speaks to how you’re feeling. From uplifting dramas and thought-provoking documentaries to pulse-quickening mysteries and thigh-slapping comedies, we’re here to bring you the very best shows available right now on Virgin TV.
Lean in to those emotions. Feel those feels. And take a look at these ace Box Sets waiting to be watched…
A Perfect Planet
Find it in Apps & Games > BBC iPlayer
Sir David Attenborough explores how humans can turn the tide and become a force for good on Earth in this breathtaking docuseries.
Soulmates
Find it in Apps & Games > Prime Video
What if technology could lead you to your perfect partner? This intriguing anthology series set in the near future suggests finding true love will always have its ups and downs…
Away
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Mother. Wife. Astronaut. Hilary Swank temporarily leaves her life on Earth behind to lead a dangerous mission to Mars in a powerful drama series that reaches for the stars.
This Is Us
Find seasons 1-5 in Apps & Games > Prime Video
You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll ponder the big questions! A US drama that tackles a host of important issues, follow the unique story of the Pearson family as they navigate their way through life.
The Queen’s Gambit
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Based on a novel by Walter Tevis, chess prodigy Elizabeth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) rises to stardom while battling addiction in one of the finest dramas of 2020.
The West Wing
Find seasons 1-7 in Apps & Games > All 4
Step inside the White House with every episode of writer Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed drama about life in the Oval Office under fictional President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen). No security clearance required.
The Last Dance
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Loaded with superb archive footage, relive the incredible story of basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s dramatic journey to greatness with the Chicago Bulls. It’s a slam dunk of a docuseries.
Soul America
Find it in Apps & Games > BBC iPlayer
Featuring contributions from some of soul music’s greatest names, discover how the genre evolved to soundtrack the black experience in post-war USA.
Parks And Recreation
Find seasons 1-7 in Apps & Games > Netflix
A local government official (Amy Poehler) and her hapless team battle bureaucracy – and themselves – as they try to improve the city of Indiana in this hit US mockumentary.
Back
Find series 1 & 2 in Apps & Games > All 4
Following his dad’s death, uptight Stephen (David Mitchell) has his life turned upside down when former foster brother Andrew (Robert Webb) returns to the family fold. Can he be trusted?
Call My Agent!
Find seasons 1-4 in Apps & Games > Netflix
This hilarious French comedy drama about a chic Paris talent agency and its clients is very much in vogue right now. With the final season having landed at the start of 2021, find out what the richly deserved fuss is all about.
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Find season 1 in Apps & Games > Prime Video
The iconic sci-fi franchise reveals its funny side in this animated series about the crew members aboard the less-than-impressive U.S.S. Cerritos.
DEVS
Find it in Apps & Games > BBC iPlayer
After her boyfriend disappears, a computer engineer learns that the company they work for is developing something very sinister in Alex Garland’s mind-bending thriller.
The Serpent
Find it in Apps & Games > BBC iPlayer
Manipulative murderer Charles Sobhraj is hunted down on Asia’s hippy trail during the 1970s in this tense thriller based on real events.
Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Survivors, witnesses and investigators tell the shocking story of serial killer Richard Ramirez’s reign of terror in 1980s Los Angeles.
It’s A Sin
Find it in Apps & Games > All 4
Russell T Davies’ stunning 1980s-set drama about the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on the gay community is already a contender for the best show of 2021.
Bridgerton
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Developed by Shonda Rhimes from Julia Quinn’s bestselling novel, this steamy period drama that’s got everyone talking examines the lives of the Bridgerton family in Regency-era London.
Modern Love
Find it in Apps & Games > Prime Video
Hollywood stars Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel and Tina Fey are among the big names in this anthology series, which casts its eye over the many complexeties of love.
Virgin River
Find it in Apps & Games > Netflix
Leaving her old life in Los Angeles behind, a nurse practitioner ups sticks and moves to a remote Californian town in this big-hearted drama. And guess what? Romance is waiting for her…
A Discovery Of Witches
Find series 1 & 2 in On Demand > Box Sets
Based on Deborah Harkness’ bestselling supernatural romance novel, a reluctant witch is forced to confront her otherworldly background while falling for a vampire. Things could get messy.
How to watch Amazon Prime Video with Virgin TV
Prime Video is available to all Virgin TV customers with a V6 box, powered by TiVo®, and a subscription to the service. Simply sign up to Amazon Prime Video via their website, and you can log in on the box. And because Prime Video is fully integrated into TiVo, you can search without even going into the app. Just select Search & Discover from the Home menu and type in the name of the show or movie you’re after.
How to watch Netflix with Virgin TV
If you have a TiVo box or Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo:
Press home on your remote
Select Apps & Games
Select All Apps
Select Netflix
If you’re already a Netflix subscriber, you can also access the app through Search & Discover or by pressing Red on channel 204. Just sign in with your existing login and start watching. And you’ll only have to log in the first time you use it.
If you’re new to Netflix, then you’ll need to subscribe to use the app. The easiest way to do this is by going to netflix.com/virginmedia. You can also subscribe using the Netflix app in Apps & Games.
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Netflix: Netflix subscription required at extra cost.