10 Best British TV Shows Of 2018

4. Bodyguard

Bodyguard Julia Montague
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It's not unusual for television series' to result in a lot of online discussion these days. In fact, BBC shows often trend on social media, whether it be dramas in the vein of Happy Valley and Luther, or reality gems like Strictly Come Dancing. However, the hype created by Bodyguard, which began airing during late August, was really something else.

Penned by Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio, Bodyguard was all that anyone could talk about for months. The six-part series centred around the sexually charged relationship between Home Secretary Julia Montague and Sergeant David Budd - the bodyguard that was assigned to protect her.

Bodyguard was not only a massive talking point for the nation, but it was also a ratings success. In an era dominated with catch-up services and on-demand downloads, the acclaimed series did the impossible by bringing in a whopping 17.06 million viewers, thus proving that there are still some things that need to be watched as soon as they become available.

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Stephen Patterson is an experienced writer and reviewer. He's also a TV addict.