Archie (New & Exclusive BritBox Original) 
Thursday, December 7, 2023 (launching with 2 eps weekly on 7 and 14 December) 

BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and executive producer Jeff Pope brings the remarkable, little-known story of the formative years of Hollywood superstar Cary Grant to screens in the much-anticipated BritBox Original Archie.  

One of the twentieth century’s most iconic figures, Cary Grant touched the world with his charm, wit, and grace. But few knew Archie Leach, the man behind the name, and the enormous challenges he overcame on his path to stardom. From his troubled childhood to the one overpowering lie that shaped his life, this surprising and emotional drama captures the struggles, fears loves and losses of Archie Leach, a man who couldn’t be further from the character he invented to save himself. Starring Jason Isaacs (The OA, Harry Potter, and Black Hawk Down) in the title role and executive produced by Jennifer Grant, Cary Grant’s daughter, and Dyan Cannon, his ex-wife.

Archie also stars Laura Aikman (Bluestone 42, Gavin, and Stacey) as Cary’s ex-wife, Dyan Cannon, and Harriet Walter (Succession, Ted Lasso, Killing Eve) as Elsie Leach, Cary’s mother. Dainton Anderson (Patrick Melrose), Calam Lynch (Bridgerton), and Oaklee Pendergast (Home) will play young versions of Archie Leach, and Kara Tointon (Mr. Selfridge, The Halcyon, Sound of Music Live) will play young Elsie. 

News flash! 
Coming to BritBox in December – the option to download all your favourite titles onto your IoS mobile devices, ready for the holiday season. So, you can binge your favourite boxsets and download new titles to view offline, wherever you're spending Christmas. Android downloads are expected to follow shortly. Just remember to update your device with the latest BritBox app version.

The BritBox app is now available in South Africa on the DStv Explora Ultra and Streama devices and as an add-to-bill option for all DStv subscribers. The app is also available on Android TV, including enabled Smart TVs, Google Chromecast with GoogleTV, Nvidia Shield, MiBox and MiStick, plus Android and Apple mobile/tablets, FireTV, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV and selected Hisense, Toshiba, and OEM-branded VIDAA smart TVs. Enjoy one week’s free trial, sign up at R99 per month, and register for email updates at www.britbox.com.

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