BritBox Reviews

Based on 77 customer reviews from our shopper community, BritBox’s overall rating is 1.48 out of 5 stars and 10% of reviewers recommend this brand. Detailed ratings are also provided below to help you learn more about this brand. 43% of reviewers consider BritBox overall a good value option, based on a rating of 2.14 from 7 votes. The most common issues with BritBox are around Shipping & Delivery, Return Policy, Customer Service and Price & Quality based on a rating of 1.50, 1.0, 1.60 and 2.86.

1.5

77 Reviews

Overall Rating

5 Stars

1

4 Stars

1

3 Stars

6

2 Stars

18

1 Star

51

Good Value

2.1

Price & Quality

2.9

Shipping & Delivery

1.5

Customer Service

1.6

Return Policy

1.0

All Reviews (77)
user icon
whitezebra596
June 23, 2023
"The shows were great, but the way the customers were treated was absolutely awful."
They showcase shows that are 10 or 12 years old, but unfortunately, only a portion of the episodes are available due to the show's premature ending. It's important to be cautious when starting a show on BritBox, as you might not get to see its conclusion. For instance, the show "Good Cop," which is 12 years old, was supposed to have all its episodes, but BritBox canceled it after just two episodes. Despite this, they continue to sell the show on BritBox, leaving viewers with only two episodes. It's quite disappointing.
user icon
Willie.Wright
June 23, 2023
"The shows were great, but the way the customers were treated was absolutely awful."
They showcase shows that are 10 or 12 years old, but unfortunately, only a portion of the episodes are available due to the show's premature ending. It's important to be cautious when starting a show on BritBox, as you might not get to see its conclusion. For instance, the show "Good Cop," which is 12 years old, was supposed to have all its episodes, but BritBox canceled it after just two episodes. Despite this, they continue to sell the show on BritBox, leaving viewers with only two episodes. It's quite disappointing.
user icon
EllaAnderson
May 30, 2023
"I am unable to stream Grace."
I reached out to Britbox to inform them about my inability to watch Grace on their platform using my Samsung TV. This issue arose five weeks ago, and despite their awareness, they have been unable to resolve it thus far.
user icon
organicelephant113
May 30, 2023
"I am unable to stream Grace."
I reached out to Britbox to inform them about my inability to watch Grace on their platform using my Samsung TV. This issue arose five weeks ago, and despite their awareness, they have been unable to resolve it thus far.
user icon
ticklishpeacock663
May 29, 2023
"This is a scam..."
I signed up through Amazon but decided to cancel. However, they still auto-renewed my subscription despite my cancellation request. This has been happening month after month, and I have been struggling to find a convenient way to cancel. I highly recommend reading the reviews, as I am not the only one facing this issue.
user icon
JonHarrison
May 29, 2023
"This is a scam..."
I signed up through Amazon but decided to cancel. However, they still auto-renewed my subscription despite my cancellation request. This has been happening month after month, and I have been struggling to find a convenient way to cancel. I highly recommend reading the reviews, as I am not the only one facing this issue.
user icon
RogerAnderson
March 31, 2023
"Programs that are advertised"
I recently signed up to watch Doctor Who and other programs, but to my disappointment, I discovered that they have been removed. Additionally, I noticed that not all full series are available, and there is very little new content. Is this false advertising?
user icon
SohamOwens
March 31, 2023
"Programs that are advertised"
I recently signed up to watch Doctor Who and other programs, but to my disappointment, I discovered that they have been removed. Additionally, I noticed that not all full series are available, and there is very little new content. Is this false advertising?
user icon
ElmerBishop
February 23, 2023
"I have to say, Britbox really gives off a scammy vibe. It's incredibly frustrating that there seems to be no option to cancel the service."
I was unable to get Britbox to function on my Smart TV, despite having successfully used five other streaming services. Frustrated, I decided to give up. Since I was still within my 7-day free trial, I assumed there would be no issues. However, following their instructions on how to cancel did not yield any results; the necessary options and menus were simply not available. Consequently, I had to engage in multiple back-and-forth interactions with their help line, only to find out that they had charged me for their service. This whole experience feels like I am being caught up in a scam. (I would prefer not to rate this platform with one star, but it is mandatory for this review.)
user icon
greenbear407
February 23, 2023
"I have to say, Britbox really gives off a scammy vibe. It's incredibly frustrating that there seems to be no option to cancel the service."
I was unable to get Britbox to function on my Smart TV, despite having successfully used five other streaming services. Frustrated, I decided to give up. Since I was still within my 7-day free trial, I assumed there would be no issues. However, following their instructions on how to cancel did not yield any results; the necessary options and menus were simply not available. Consequently, I had to engage in multiple back-and-forth interactions with their help line, only to find out that they had charged me for their service. This whole experience feels like I am being caught up in a scam. (I would prefer not to rate this platform with one star, but it is mandatory for this review.)
user icon
LeahHarper
February 02, 2023
"Money has been deducted from my bank account."
I decided to try out Britbox and canceled my subscription before the trial period ended. Britbox acknowledges that this was indeed done. However, for the past four months, they have continued to charge my account for subscriptions. After a long exchange of messages, they have now informed me that I will have to resolve this issue with my bank.
user icon
BrianMyers
February 02, 2023
"Money has been deducted from my bank account."
I decided to try out Britbox and canceled my subscription before the trial period ended. Britbox acknowledges that this was indeed done. However, for the past four months, they have continued to charge my account for subscriptions. After a long exchange of messages, they have now informed me that I will have to resolve this issue with my bank.
user icon
Vickie.Chavez
January 29, 2023
"These individuals are nothing but scammers!"
I decided to cancel my seven-day free trial on the fifth day. Britbox (BB) promptly sent me two notices confirming my cancellation. The first notice arrived on the same day I canceled, while the second one came after they had already charged me. Unfortunately, I was unable to obtain a refund from either Britbox or Amazon. However, my bank was kind enough to refund me. Dealing with Britbox's customer service was a frustrating experience that lasted for a whole week. Amazon advised me to reach out to my bank for assistance. After this ordeal, I have no intention of subscribing to Britbox ever again.
user icon
yellowpanda830
January 29, 2023
"These individuals are nothing but scammers!"
I decided to cancel my seven-day free trial on the fifth day. Britbox (BB) promptly sent me two notices confirming my cancellation. The first notice arrived on the same day I canceled, while the second one came after they had already charged me. Unfortunately, I was unable to obtain a refund from either Britbox or Amazon. However, my bank was kind enough to refund me. Dealing with Britbox's customer service was a frustrating experience that lasted for a whole week. Amazon advised me to reach out to my bank for assistance. After this ordeal, I have no intention of subscribing to Britbox ever again.
user icon
whitelion589
January 26, 2023
"I absolutely love BritBox, but"
I absolutely adore BritBox and have been using it on Roku for years without any issues. However, I recently decided to try it out on Amazon Prime and unfortunately encountered some technical difficulties. Despite sending five detailed emails to BritBox customer service, explaining the problem and requesting assistance from their technical team, I received responses that were completely unrelated to the issue I had clearly described. It was evident that the representative I communicated with had no clue about the matter at hand. My emails should have been escalated to a higher level of technical support, but it seems that this was not done, as the glitch still persists. The customer service experience was utterly disappointing and unhelpful. Nevertheless, BritBox is still worth the money for the content it offers.

View More Reviews

Questions & Answers
icon

I purchased a gift subscription for my parents, and the entire year has already been paid for. However, I'm wondering why they are being asked to provide their own credit card information.

avatar
LeeChapman
January 08, 2020

“The same thing happened to me when it came to my parents. While speaking to a service representative over the phone, I was informed that they needed to have a different credit card. I quickly pointed out that they already had mine and had already made charges on it. I made it clear that they didn't require another credit card and that their superiors at the b******* Broadcasting Corporation were just misleading them. It was absolutely terrible! Absolutely terrible! Absolutely terrible!”

avatar
goldenwolf839
December 28, 2019

“They demand upfront payment and aim to automatically charge your parents for their "gift". I have reached out to the FTC and my state attorney general because I am unwilling to provide them with my credit card information, and they are withholding my daughter's money.”

avatar
Theodore.Jenkins
December 27, 2019

“Yeah, it's quite annoying in that regard. I wasn't aware of this issue until after I had already purchased the code, sent it to my mother via email, and then began setting up her account several days later.”

icon

Can you please explain why I am unable to access the sign-in box on my Samsung television, despite having an existing subscription?

avatar
purplecat433
November 22, 2019

“I'm not entirely sure, but I do know that Acorn TV no longer works on Samsung smart TVs due to a recent change in Samsung's operating system. This change has made it impossible for Acorn to update their app. I actually just spoke with Britbox's office in NYC, and they informed me that they will soon be supporting Samsung TVs. If you haven't signed up for Britbox yet, I suggest giving them a call beforehand. And for those who already have a subscription, I recommend contacting them to find out when exactly the support will be available and how you can receive credit for the portion of your subscription that you couldn't use.”

icon

How can I unsubscribe? It appears that there is no available method to do so.

avatar
PriscillaKelly
January 10, 2020

“Please click on the following link: https://www.britbox.co.uk/account. Once you reach the page, you will find the "manage subscription" button located halfway down. Simply enter your password to confirm, and you're all set!”

avatar
Emily
November 18, 2019

“It's nearly impossible. I've been attempting to cancel directly with them for weeks, but now I've had to resort to filing a Visa Cardholder Dispute.”

icon

I require subtitles in order to comprehend Scottish and English accents.

avatar
happygorilla804
December 06, 2022

“I totally get it! I had a tough time starting with Shetland too. But you know what helped me? I watched Vera multiple times and it really improved my understanding of the accents. I even managed to watch all the episodes of Vera. After that, I moved on to Shetland. It was like a double dose of awesomeness!”

icon

What additional equipment do I need, besides the remote, to access BritBox on my Apple TV?

avatar
HughFreeman
April 01, 2019

“Yes, but cancelling them is an absolute nightmare, if you catch my drift.”

View More Q&As

What do you want to know about this brand?
review icon

Customer Reviews

qa icon

Questions & Answers

a icon

Ask a Question

cookies tips
Welcome to WorthEPenny.com! We use cookies to better understand your preferences, optimize our website and services, enhance user experiences, personalize content and ads, and provide social media and other third-party features. If you want to learn more about cookies and why we use them, visit our Cookie Policy page.