If you don't see it listed, it's probably safe

Not all the BBC shows made this site's "official" list





Are all these titles really going away?

Complete list of shows marked to expire 2/1 (1/31):

Allosaurus

Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State

The Blue Planet

The Bucaneers

Colosseum

Copper

David Attenborough: Wildlife Specials

Doctor Who (1964-1989)

Doctor Who (2005-2012)

Hiroshima

House of Cards (1990-1995)

The Inspector Lynley Mysteries

Keeping Up Appearances

The Life of Birds

The Life of Mammals

Luther

Monarch of the Glen

North and South

Outcasts

Robin Hood

Survivors

Torchwood

Top Gear

The Vicar of Dibley

Wallander

Wild China

Many of these titles have now been renewed, including all of. See next post for the full rundown.)There's been a lot of buzz in the last 24 hours regarding the large block of BBC shows scheduled to expire from Netflix Instant on the 31st (and which have been listed here for over a week). Sources as diverse as The Huffington Post, CNN, MTV News, and Vulture have all referenced this site's expiration list, which has been awesome, but it's also led to some minor confusion. So, to address any questions some of you might have:Not every streaming BBC show is marked to expire. Programs such as, and, for example, look to be safe (for now). If there's a specific title you're worried about that you don't see here, just search for it on Netflix's website, then hover your cursor over the thumbnail like so:See that availability date? It will also be listed on the show's main info page, down on the right beneath Streaming Details:If there's no availability date, then you're okay (again—for now!). As longtime readers know, this isn't always a foolproof test, since Netflix can be cagey about revealing such dates. But for this block of shows (and TV series in general), it's usually accurate. (Movies, of course, are another matter...)As I often point out, this is a curated blog, so I only list those titles I feel are most significant. However, additional titles can always be found in the comments section, which is where I often look to compile my own lists. So always scroll through the comments to see what else may be on the chopping block. In the case of the BBC shows, a January 4 post by Anonymous covers most of those in question, but I've also put together a consolidated list of everything below.According to sources elsewhere, Netflix is apparently hard at work trying to hammer out a new agreement with the BBC so that these shows can be renewed soon (if not necessarily in time for the 2/1 deadline). My own feeling is, considering that series are fast becoming Netflix's bread and butter (something like three quarters of all streaming are TV shows), it would be crazy of them to let all these programs expire for good. And when you consider the backlash that would result from losing fan favorites like, and, it would be a serious oversight indeed—especially if Amazon Prime and Hulu continue to offer many of these.Add to that the long-term relationship Netflix has maintained with the BBC, plus the recent high-profile additions of shows likeand, and I'm betting this won't be the last you see of Messrs. Cleese, Palin, Who, et al. In the meantime, it probably wouldn't hurt to finish whatever series you've already started, and queue up as many others as time allows. After all: better safe than sorry.Marked-through titles have officially been renewed.)All Creatures Great and SmallBig Cat DiaryA Bit of Fry and LaurieBlack AdderBleak HouseCanterbury's LawThe Catherine Tate ShowChased by DinosaursCome Fly with MeCouplingCreature Comforts AmericaDaniel DerondaElizabeth RFawlty TowersGavin and StacyHe Knew He Was RightHyperdriveInvasion EarthJane EyreJekyllKidnappedThe League of GentlemenLittle BritainMansfield ParkMI-5Micheal Palin: HimalayaMichael Palin: New EuropeMichael Palin: SaharaMiddlemarchMiss Marple (1984-1986 collections)The Mrs. Bradley MysteriesThe PlanetsPompeii: The Last DayPride and PrejudicePrimevalRed DwarfThe Scarlet PimpernelThe Six Wives of Henry VIIIThe State WithinWaiting for GodWaking the DeadWalking with BeastsWalking with Cave MenWalking with DinosaursWalking with MonstersThe Way We Live NowWives and DaughtersYellowstone: Battle for LifeThanks to all you Anonymouses (Anonymi?) who contributed to this list. If you see any I've left off, please feel free to add below.