BRITBOX INVITES YOU TO STEP INTO THE WORLD OF BRITISH STORYTELLING AT ATX TV FESTIVAL (MAY 28-31)

Join BritBox at ATX TV Festival 2026 from Thursday, May 28 – Sunday, May 31 and experience the best of British storytelling.

Be among the first to discover the world premiere of the Unbox BritBox activation and unlock a surprising range of places and genres, spend an evening at a special TV Pub Trivia Night with food, drinks, and prizes, check out See It Differently: A Fireside Chat with BritBox CMO Diana Pessin to learn how BritBox is building a standout specialty streaming brand through distinctive storytelling, and enjoy advance screenings and panels for two of BritBox’s most exciting shows to-date: new series The Other Bennet Sister and upcoming series Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence.

• Unbox BritBox, World Premiere Activation
  • Experience the world premiere of “Unbox BritBox,” a new activation at the ATX TV Festival that showcases how British TV sees it differently. An immersive physical entry into the world of BritBox—every visitor will “unbox” an exclusive prize each day, participate in British TV trivia, or step into trademark British genres through an AI portrait studio.
  • Location: Omni Hotel (700 San Jacinto Blvd At 8th Street), Forever Room
  • Dates/Times (General Hours):
    • Thursday, May 28: 10am – 3pm
    • Friday, May 29: 12pm – 4pm
    • Saturday, May 30: 12pm – 4pm
    • Sunday, May 31: 9:30am – 1:30pm
• TV Pub Trivia Night, Presented by BritBox
  • Join ATX TV and BritBox for an awesome night of TV Trivia—Pub Edition! Test your TV knowledge and expect fantastic prizes, snacks, and drinks.
  • Location: The Dead Rabbit (204 E 6th St.)
  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 28: 8pm – 10pm
• See It Differently: A Fireside Chat with BritBox CMO Diana Pessin
  • BritBox Chief Marketing Officer, Diana Pessin joins ATX TV Festival for a fireside chat about building a specialty streaming brand in an oversaturated TV landscape; how storytelling and marketing go hand-in-hand to reach (and keep) viewers tuning in; and the brand’s approach to marketing BritBox’s original series, including recent breakout The Other Bennet Sister and the upcoming contemporary take on Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence. Moderator TBC.
  • Location: Omni Hotel (700 San Jacinto Blvd At 8th Street), Hyatt Centric Encore Room
  • Date/Time: Friday, May 29: 2pm – 2:45pm
• The Other Bennet Sister, Episode 7 Screening and Q&A
  • Enjoy Austen in Austin with an advance screening for “Chapter 7” of The Other Bennet Sister, BritBox’s new original series. Based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel of the same name, the new drama brings Mary Bennet – the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride and Prejudice – into the spotlight. Trailer here.
  • Q&A following the screening with star Ella Bruccoleri and writer Sarah Quintrell, delving into the romance and drama of the series, its reimagining of the beloved universe of Pride & Prejudice, and its place within the broader world of literary adaptations. Moderated by Kate Hahn of TV Guide Magazine.
  • Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)
  • Date/Time: Saturday, May 30: 2:45pm – 4pm
• Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, Special Preview Screening of Episode 1 and Q&A
  • A preview screening of BritBox Original Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence starring Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor), Josh Dylan (The Buccaneers), and Imelda Staunton (The Crown) ahead of its premiere later this year. This contemporary spin on the beloved detective duo reunites the impulsive Tuppence Cowley (Thomas) and loveable try hard Tommy Beresford (Dylan), mixing the duo’s classic screwball comedy and playful romance with the energy of modern London.
  • The screening will be followed by a Q&A with stars Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan about stepping into the world of Agatha Christie, and bringing new chemistry – and tension – to the dynamic between Tommy and Tuppence. Moderated by Mo Ryan of Vanity Fair.
  • Location: The State Theatre (719 Congress Ave)
  • Date/Time: Sunday, May 31: 12:15pm – 1:30pm

About BritBox
BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television, offering an unmatched collection of expertly curated entertainment. From critically acclaimed dramas and mysteries to comedies, documentaries, and lifestyle programming, BritBox invites audiences to step out of their everyday and into a world of exceptional British storytelling. Launched in 2017 and now owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.