ITV and the BBC have finally released their plans and prices for people signing up to the new Netfix rival BritBox.
Launching as early as September, the streaming service will cost £5.99 a month in HD for multiple screens and devices.
As well as box sets of classic ITV and BBC shows, BritBox will commissioning original series made exclusively for the platform.
The service, co-branded by ITV and the BBC, will be ad-free and include shows recently broadcast on ITV and BBC including Love Island, Famalam, Cleaning Up and Gentleman Jack as well as classics like Gavin & Stacey, Victoria, Happy Valley, Broadchurch, Les Miserables, The Office and Benidorm.
ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall said: "The agreement to launch BritBox is a milestone moment.
She added: “ITV and BBC have made, and continue to make, the programmes that both reflect and shape British culture and creativity.
"We now look forward to working together to launch the largest collection of British boxsets ever - bringing the very best in past, present and future British programming and award-winning content to viewers all in one place.
"We are already working together on BritBox in the US and Canada and this is proving to be very successful, exceeding its targets. We are committed to making BritBox UK a great success. Discussions continue with other content and distribution partners and we are looking forward to making further announcements in the coming months.”
BBC Director General Tony Hall added: “We have a world beating TV industry with outstanding content. The BBC and ITV are at the centre of that.
"Together, we have been responsible for delivering the majority of 'must see' moments on British TV over the last decade. That 'must see' content will now be on BritBox.
“But this service isn’t just about the past. I am really excited about the new shows it will commission. With a remit to be daring and different, many future classics will be commissioned and live on BritBox for the future. These are exciting times for people who love quality TV.
"Importantly, these shows will be truly British, showcasing our culture and telling distinctive stories. It’s what makes real British TV so special.”
