The BBC's best shows come to India

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Fleabag breaks out and conquers the world, there’s an embarrassment of riches to be unearthed on BBC’s iPlayer, a streaming service to love. However, for international viewers, the iPlayer has long been viewable only by using a VPN and pretending you’re in England — until now. Amazon Prime Video in India now offers a specific “BBC Player" bundle which is a ₹599 add-on service that adds a bunch of BBC shows to your existing Prime Video subscription.

It’s nowhere near as deep as the full iPlayer catalogue, but it’s a significant start, and ever since I subscribed, I’ve been heading to Amazon a lot more often than its rivals. Here are some shows available in that section that I would recommend immediately. Inside No 9, crafted by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, stands as one of television's smartest and strangest offerings.

Each episode is a self-contained narrative, set within a distinct No. 9 address, showcasing a dazzling array of genres and styles. This anthology series thrives on its unpredictability and masterful storytelling, with plotlines ranging from darkly comic to poignantly tragic.

One standout episode, "The Twelve Days of Christine," presents a heartbreaking exploration of memory and loss, unraveling through a non-linear sequence that keeps viewers on edge until its poignant conclusion. In "The Riddle of the Sphinx," the plot intricately weaves a deadly game of cryptic crosswords, blending intellectual challenge with a sinister twist. The genius of Inside No. 9 lies in its ability to subvert expectations.