What the BritBox TV commercial - Stonehouse is about.
BritBox is an American subscription-based streaming service that brings you the best of British television on-demand. Recently, BritBox released a TV spot called 'Stonehouse', which showcases the service's ability to provide viewers with an immersive and captivating viewing experience.
The TV spot opens with an aerial shot of a quaint and peaceful British village called Stonehouse. We then see a smiling elderly woman walking down the village's charming cobblestone streets and greeting her neighbors. The combination of the stunning scenery and the cheerful music creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, and it's clear that the woman is content with her life in Stonehouse.
However, the scene quickly changes, and we see the same elderly woman sitting alone in her living room, staring blankly at a TV screen. The contrast between the previous scene and the current one highlights the woman's loneliness and boredom, as she has seemingly exhausted all her options for entertainment.
But then, she discovers BritBox. The TV screen comes to life once again, and the woman's face lights up with joy as she discovers the endless selection of British content available at her fingertips. From classic shows like 'Keeping Up Appearances' to modern hits like 'Downton Abbey,' BritBox has something for everyone.
The TV spot ends with the woman laughing out loud while watching an episode of her favorite show, emphasizing the connection and joy that high-quality content can bring.
Overall, the 'Stonehouse' TV spot is an excellent representation of what BritBox has to offer. It's a service that not only provides access to a vast library of British TV shows and movies, but it also delivers a sense of community and belonging to its viewers.
BritBox TV commercial - Stonehouse produced for
BritBox
was first shown on television on March 31, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about britbox tv spot, 'stonehouse'
3Stonehouse / Number of episodes
There will be three episodes of Stonehouse in total, with the first instalment airing on Monday, January 2 at 9pm on ITV1. Once the first part has aired, the full boxset will then become available to stream via ITVX.
Stonehouse
The unbelievable tale of MP John Stonehouse (Matthew Macfadyen), the Politician who elaborately faked his own death in a desperate bid to evade fallout from his betrayal of family and country. Co-starring Keeley Hawes.
Original and Exclusive. Matthew Macfadyen stars in this unbelievable true story of John Stonehouse, the British politician who faked his own death. All episodes available now on BritBox.
The series is a part fictional/fact based account of how in November 1974 a prominent Labour British politician, John Stonehouse, the former Postmaster General within the Harold Wilson government and MP for Walsall North, disappeared from the beach of a luxury hotel in Miami, Florida.
The series is a part fictional/fact based account of how in November 1974 a prominent Labour British politician, John Stonehouse, the former Postmaster General within the Harold Wilson government and MP for Walsall North, disappeared from the beach of a luxury hotel in Miami, Florida.
3Stonehouse / Number of episodes
There will be three episodes of Stonehouse in total, with the first instalment airing on Monday, January 2 at 9pm on ITV1. Once the first part has aired, the full boxset will then become available to stream via ITVX.
Stonehouse
The unbelievable tale of MP John Stonehouse (Matthew Macfadyen), the Politician who elaborately faked his own death in a desperate bid to evade fallout from his betrayal of family and country. Co-starring Keeley Hawes.
Original and Exclusive. Matthew Macfadyen stars in this unbelievable true story of John Stonehouse, the British politician who faked his own death. All episodes available now on BritBox.
The story of disgraced former Labour MP and Minister John Stonehouse, who got involved in several criminal activities, and later vanished. It is well worth seeing, it's such an incredible story, if it wasn't based on true events, it would be deemed far fetched, but based on actual events.
BritBox International will air the series in the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Here, Baird tells DQ about his interest in Stonehouse's story, working with Macfadyen, finding the story's comedic tone, and recreating both Miami and Australia in the Spanish town of Malaga.
A brisk and initially blithe farce, this three-part British limited series is a nimble portrait of a man who couldn't comprehend the errors of his ways, even as he was pretending to apologise for them.
BritBox: new shows and films streaming in October 2023
- Shetland – Season 7 (1 October)
- Highclere: Behind the Scenes – Season 1 (3 October)
- Love & Friendship (6 October)
- All Creatures Great and Small – Season 4 (10 October)
- Warren – Season 1 (12 October)
- Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (13 October)
BritBox UK will be streaming A Woman of Substance (1985), a three-part series starring Jenny Seagrove and Deborah Kerr, from 9th March. Taking a lighter note, all four seasons of Fresh Meat starring Charlotte Ritchie and Jack Whitehall will stream from 16th March.
Platforms
- Hulu.
- Amazon Prime Video.
- Netflix.
Stonehouse is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt at faking his own death in 1974. It is also alleged that Stonehouse had been an agent for the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic military intelligence.
Well, the production was shot across the East Midlands and West Midlands of England.
The story of disgraced former Labour MP and Minister John Stonehouse, who got involved in several criminal activities, and later vanished. It is well worth seeing, it's such an incredible story, if it wasn't based on true events, it would be deemed far fetched, but based on actual events.
BritBox International will air the series in the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. Here, Baird tells DQ about his interest in Stonehouse's story, working with Macfadyen, finding the story's comedic tone, and recreating both Miami and Australia in the Spanish town of Malaga.
A brisk and initially blithe farce, this three-part British limited series is a nimble portrait of a man who couldn't comprehend the errors of his ways, even as he was pretending to apologise for them.
BritBox: new shows and films streaming in October 2023
- Shetland – Season 7 (1 October)
- Highclere: Behind the Scenes – Season 1 (3 October)
- Love & Friendship (6 October)
- All Creatures Great and Small – Season 4 (10 October)
- Warren – Season 1 (12 October)
- Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (13 October)
BritBox UK will be streaming A Woman of Substance (1985), a three-part series starring Jenny Seagrove and Deborah Kerr, from 9th March. Taking a lighter note, all four seasons of Fresh Meat starring Charlotte Ritchie and Jack Whitehall will stream from 16th March.
Platforms
- Hulu.
- Amazon Prime Video.
- Netflix.
Stonehouse is remembered for his unsuccessful attempt at faking his own death in 1974. It is also alleged that Stonehouse had been an agent for the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic military intelligence.
