The life of legendary actor Cary Grant is the subject of the new biopic series, Archie, created by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Jeff Pope (See No Evil: The Moors Murders, Philomena) for ITV.
Born Archibald Alec Leach, the new biographical drama explores the story of the Hollywood icon, from his difficult beginnings in Bristol, England to his rocky journey to acting, which ultimately made him one of classic Hollywood’s most prominent leading men.
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Where to watch Archie TV series in Australia?
The new series is set to premiere in Australia via BritBox. As a BritBox Original here, it’s unlikely for the miniseries to become available somewhere else as of this writing.
While Foxtel and BINGE stream some content from ITV, selected content from the UK network, including the new Archie TV series, is exclusive to BritBox only.
| TV series | Streaming Service | Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Archie (2023) | BritBox | Yes – with BritBox free trial |
Archie (2023) Australia release date
The Archie TV series is coming to Australian screens on Thursday, 14 December 2023 on BritBox.
With the entire series having already aired in the UK by the time it arrives in Australia, it’s likely that all four episodes are launching on BritBox at once.
| Season 1 | Release Date | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 14 Dec 2023 | BritBox |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 14 Dec 2023 | BritBox |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 14 Dec 2023 | BritBox |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 14 Dec 2023 | BritBox |
Watch Archie TV show on BritBox
Archie episodes stream on BritBox exclusively. In addition to an excellent catalogue of content from BBC and ITV like Line of Duty, Vera and many other best shows on BritBox, it also offers new originals that are just as binge-worthy with the likes of Crime, Magpie Murders, and more.
BritBox Australia still offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers wanting to give the service a try. There’s only one streaming tier, priced at $8.99 per month or $89.99 yearly.
There’s already 4K streaming on BritBox, although it’s only supported for selected devices, including Samsung smart TVs with 4K and the new Telstra TV.
Users can do concurrent streaming on the BritBox app for up to four devices.
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What is the plot of Archie (2023)?
Jason Isaacs (The Great, Case Histories) portrays Cary Grant in ITV’s new four-part miniseries about the life of the Hollywood actor.
An icon of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the public saw Grant donning his charming self with an easily likeable magnetism to boot. But his life behind the camera unveils a different reality.
Originally using the name Archie Leach when he started his acting venture, his entry into Hollywood meant he needed a much more impactful name, ultimately becoming Cary Grant.
More than revisiting his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1940s and 1950s, the series also offers an in-depth exploration of the actor’s private life, including his traumatic childhood and his marriage to Dyan Cannon (played by Laura Aikman).
Cary Grant is best known for his performances in screwball comedies like Topper and His Girl Friday, as well as his later collaborations with master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock in such movies as Notorious, To Catch a Thief, and North by Northwest. His final film was 1966’s Walk, Don’t Run.
Paul Andrew Williams directs the series from a screenplay by Pope, while Jennifer Grant and Dyan Cannon serve as executive producers. Archie is a joint production between ITV Studios and BritBox International.
Archie (BritBox) trailer
Here’s a glimpse of the new biographical drama about Cary Grant streaming from 14 December!
Cast of Archie TV series
Golden Globe-nominee Jason Isaacs stars as Cary Grant in ITV and BritBox’s new limited series. In addition to Isaacs, Archie also features a dynamic cast that includes Harriet Walter as Elsie Leach, Laura Aikman as Dyan Cannon, and Ian McNeice as Alfred Hitchcock.
Check out the complete cast of the new drama series below.
Similar shows to Archie you might like
If you enjoy television biographical dramas like Archie and the true stories they’re based on, there’s plenty of choices across streaming you can watch instantly. Shows like The Crown, The Great, Victoria, Our Flag Means Death, Medici, and Dickinson, for instance, are all inspired by real people.
For other shows exploring the complex lives of public figures, George & Tammy, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, Pam & Tommy, Young Rock, and Strange Angel are just some of the TV shows you can try.
You can also explore what’s on BritBox or use the streaming search below to explore more shows.
