Netflix might lose ‘Doctor Who’ and other British shows

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

1 minute read

Updated 4:37 PM EST, Tue January 13, 2015

Some of America's favorite television shows are British imports, and Netflix just announced they will continue carrying BBC programming. Click through the gallery for a list of shows on the service, such as "Doctor Who."

BBC shows on Netflix —

Some of America's favorite television shows are British imports, and Netflix just announced they will continue carrying BBC programming. Click through the gallery for a list of shows on the service, such as "Doctor Who."

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"Copper," starring Tom Weston-Jones.

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"Copper," starring Tom Weston-Jones.

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"Luther," starring Idris Elba (right) and Warren Brown.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Luther," starring Idris Elba (right) and Warren Brown.

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"Survivors," starring (left to right) Chahak Patel, Phillip Rhys, Nikki Amuka- Bird, Paterson Joseph, Julie Graham, Max Beesley, Freema Agyeman, Shaun Dingwall and Zoe Tapper.

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"Survivors," starring (left to right) Chahak Patel, Phillip Rhys, Nikki Amuka- Bird, Paterson Joseph, Julie Graham, Max Beesley, Freema Agyeman, Shaun Dingwall and Zoe Tapper.

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"Wallander," starring Kenneth Branagh.

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"Wallander," starring Kenneth Branagh.

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"Primeval," starring Andrew Lee Potts and Hannah Spearritt.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Primeval," starring Andrew Lee Potts and Hannah Spearritt.

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"Torchwood," starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Torchwood," starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles.

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"Hyperdrive," starring (left to right) Miranda Hart, Nick Frost and Kevin Eldon.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Hyperdrive," starring (left to right) Miranda Hart, Nick Frost and Kevin Eldon.

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"Top Gear," starring (left to right) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Top Gear," starring (left to right) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

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"Little Britain," starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Little Britain," starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas.

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"North and South," starring Daniela Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"North and South," starring Daniela Denby-Ashe and Richard Armitage.

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Michael Palin travelogues, starring Michael Palin.

BBC shows on Netflix —

Michael Palin travelogues, starring Michael Palin.

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"Coupling," starring (clockwise from top left) Ben Miles, Kate Isitt, Richard Coyle, Sarah Alexander, Jack Davenport and Gina Bellman.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"Coupling," starring (clockwise from top left) Ben Miles, Kate Isitt, Richard Coyle, Sarah Alexander, Jack Davenport and Gina Bellman.

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The "Walking With" series.

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The "Walking With" series.

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"House of Cards," starring Ian Richardson.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"House of Cards," starring Ian Richardson.

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"All Creatures Great and Small," starring Peter Davidson and Robert Hardy.

BBC shows on Netflix —

"All Creatures Great and Small," starring Peter Davidson and Robert Hardy.

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BBC shows on Netflix

Story highlights

The contract between Netflix and BBC is reportedly ending

"Luther," "Little Britain," other shows would disappear after January 31

There's an online petition to save "Doctor Who"

CNN —

You may want to plan a BBC binge-watching party.

According to What’s on Netflix Now, the streaming service may be losing favorites like “Doctor Who” and “Luther” come January 31 because of an expiring contract between the streaming service and BBC.

That would mean missing shows like “Little Britain” and the original “House of Cards.” Of course, the “Doctor Who” fans have already launched a petition to “save the show” on Netflix.

We’ve got our fingers crossed that the pair can work things out.

If not, there’s always Amazon Prime.

What better way to enjoy the new year than with a few <strong>"Friends?"</strong> The complete series of the popular NBC TV show is coming to<strong> Netflix </strong>and is just one of the many streaming offerings in January.

What's new streaming in January —

What better way to enjoy the new year than with a few "Friends?" The complete series of the popular NBC TV show is coming to Netflix and is just one of the many streaming offerings in January.

NBC

<strong>"Footloose" (1984)</strong>: A young Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer star in this cult classic about a teen who takes on a conservative town's rules. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Footloose" (1984): A young Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer star in this cult classic about a teen who takes on a conservative town's rules. (Amazon)

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<strong>"Shall We Dance" (2004)</strong>: Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez cut a rug in this romantic remake of a Japanese film. <strong>(Netflix, Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Shall We Dance" (2004): Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez cut a rug in this romantic remake of a Japanese film. (Netflix, Amazon)

miramax

<strong>"Barbershop 2: Back in Business" (2004)</strong>: Ice Cube and his band of buddies return for this sequel to the hit 2002 film about a South Side Chicago barbershop. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Barbershop 2: Back in Business" (2004): Ice Cube and his band of buddies return for this sequel to the hit 2002 film about a South Side Chicago barbershop. (Amazon)

Metro Goldwyn Mayer

<strong>Beverly Hills Cop II & III (1987, 1994)</strong>: Eddie Murphy rode this franchise to the bank as wise-cracking detective Axel Foley. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

Beverly Hills Cop II & III (1987, 1994): Eddie Murphy rode this franchise to the bank as wise-cracking detective Axel Foley. (Amazon)

paramount pictures

<strong>"It Happened One Night" (1934)</strong> : A spoiled heiress happens upon a journalist after fleeing her family in this romantic comedy. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"It Happened One Night" (1934) : A spoiled heiress happens upon a journalist after fleeing her family in this romantic comedy. (Amazon)

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<strong>"Bad Boys II" (2003)</strong>: Martin Lawrence and Will Smith return as a pair of buddy cops in this sequel. <strong>(Netflix)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Bad Boys II" (2003): Martin Lawrence and Will Smith return as a pair of buddy cops in this sequel. (Netflix)

Columbia Pictures

<strong>"Snatch" (2000)</strong>: Brad Pitt and Jason Statham star in this crime caper set in the world of boxing. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Snatch" (2000): Brad Pitt and Jason Statham star in this crime caper set in the world of boxing. (Amazon)

Sony Pictures

<strong>"Swingers" (1996)</strong>: This film was so money, baby -- and helped make real-life buddies Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau stars.<strong> (Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Swingers" (1996): This film was so money, baby -- and helped make real-life buddies Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau stars. (Amazon)

miramax

<strong>"Hoosiers" (1986)</strong>: A coach with a questionable past and a man with a drinking problem take over training a high school basketball team in this popular '80s film. <strong>(Amazon) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Hoosiers" (1986): A coach with a questionable past and a man with a drinking problem take over training a high school basketball team in this popular '80s film. (Amazon)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios

<strong>"On the Waterfront" (1954)</strong>: This classic about the world of longshoremen netted eight Academy awards, including best actor for star Marlon Brando. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"On the Waterfront" (1954): This classic about the world of longshoremen netted eight Academy awards, including best actor for star Marlon Brando. (Amazon)

Columbia Pictures

<strong>"The Amityville Horror" (2004)</strong>: This remake of the classic horror film made moviegoers' blood run cold. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The Amityville Horror" (2004): This remake of the classic horror film made moviegoers' blood run cold. (Amazon)

Metro Goldwyn Mayer

<strong>"Moonstruck" (1987)</strong>: Cher and Nicolas Cage play unexpected lovers in this film, which won Cher an Oscar for best actress.<strong> (Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Moonstruck" (1987): Cher and Nicolas Cage play unexpected lovers in this film, which won Cher an Oscar for best actress. (Amazon)

MGM

<strong>"Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" (2014)</strong>: Lovers of action flicks will enjoy this film starring Chris Pine in the title role from the popular Tom Clancy novels. <strong>(Netflix, Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" (2014): Lovers of action flicks will enjoy this film starring Chris Pine in the title role from the popular Tom Clancy novels. (Netflix, Amazon)

Paramount Pictures

<strong>"Bottle Rocket" (1996)</strong>: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson and Robert Musgrave star in this cult comedy directed by Wes Anderson. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Bottle Rocket" (1996): Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson and Robert Musgrave star in this cult comedy directed by Wes Anderson. (Amazon)

Columbia Pictures

<strong>"The Winning Season" (2009)</strong>: A girls' basketball team flourishes under a coach played by Sam Rockwell. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The Winning Season" (2009): A girls' basketball team flourishes under a coach played by Sam Rockwell. (Amazon)

lionsgate

<strong>"Justified" (Season 5, Season 3 premiere, Season 6)</strong>: This TV drama about a tough U.S. Marshal and his hometown in Kentucky is arresting to fans. <strong>(Amazon, iTunes)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Justified" (Season 5, Season 3 premiere, Season 6): This TV drama about a tough U.S. Marshal and his hometown in Kentucky is arresting to fans. (Amazon, iTunes)

FX

<strong>"Gloria" (2013)</strong>: This Chilean film about a 50something divorcee won international acclaim. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Gloria" (2013): This Chilean film about a 50something divorcee won international acclaim. (Amazon)

Roadside Attractions

<strong>"Frida" (2002)</strong>: Salma Hayek fulfilled a long-held dream portraying the unconventional artist. <strong>(Amazon)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Frida" (2002): Salma Hayek fulfilled a long-held dream portraying the unconventional artist. (Amazon)

miramax

<strong>"Mean Girls" (2004)</strong>: How fetch is it that this cult comedy about a group of popular high-schoolers is once again streaming? <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Mean Girls" (2004): How fetch is it that this cult comedy about a group of popular high-schoolers is once again streaming? (Netflix)

paramount pictures

<strong>"Batman & Robin" (1997)</strong>: George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell star as the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder in this action film. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Batman & Robin" (1997): George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell star as the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder in this action film. (Netflix)

Warner Bros.

<strong>"Bruce Almighty" (2003)</strong>: God (aka Morgan Freeman) steps in when a reporter (Jim Carrey) complains about how he is doing his job. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Bruce Almighty" (2003): God (aka Morgan Freeman) steps in when a reporter (Jim Carrey) complains about how he is doing his job. (Netflix)

Universal Pictures

<strong>"Cast Away" (2000)</strong>: Tom Hanks carries this film as a man who ends up on a deserted island. Wilson forever.<strong> (Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Cast Away" (2000): Tom Hanks carries this film as a man who ends up on a deserted island. Wilson forever. (Netflix)

twentieth century fox

<strong>"Dallas" Season Three (2012)</strong> : The TNT reboot of this 1980s show won a new legion of fans. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Dallas" Season Three (2012) : The TNT reboot of this 1980s show won a new legion of fans. (Netflix)

tnt

<strong>"Get Low" (2009)</strong>: Robert Duvall is a mysterious hermit and Lucas Black a family man in this movie based on a folk tale. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Get Low" (2009): Robert Duvall is a mysterious hermit and Lucas Black a family man in this movie based on a folk tale. (Netflix)

sony pictures

<strong>"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998)</strong>: Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro star in this comedy based on a Hunter S. Thompson novel.<strong> (Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998): Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro star in this comedy based on a Hunter S. Thompson novel. (Netflix)

universal pictures

<strong>"Fort Bliss" (2014)</strong>: Michelle Monaghan stars in this drama about a decorated Army medic and single mother who struggles after returning from Afghanistan. <strong>(Netflix)</strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Fort Bliss" (2014): Michelle Monaghan stars in this drama about a decorated Army medic and single mother who struggles after returning from Afghanistan. (Netflix)

Voltage Pictures

<strong>"Wayne's World 2" (1993</strong>): Wayne and Garth returned to party on in this sequel.<strong> (Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Wayne's World 2" (1993): Wayne and Garth returned to party on in this sequel. (Netflix)

Paramount Pictures

<strong>"Chef" (2014)</strong>: Jon Favreau wrote, directed and stars in this independent film about a fired chef who starts his own business with a food truck. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Chef" (2014): Jon Favreau wrote, directed and stars in this independent film about a fired chef who starts his own business with a food truck. (Netflix)

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<strong>"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (2011)</strong>: Gary Oldman stars in this Cold War espionage film. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" (2011): Gary Oldman stars in this Cold War espionage film. (Netflix)

Jack English/focus features

<strong>"The Adventures of Puss in Boots" Season One (2014)</strong>: This animated series is based on the popular "Shrek" character. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The Adventures of Puss in Boots" Season One (2014): This animated series is based on the popular "Shrek" character. (Netflix)

dreamworks

<strong>"Mr. Mom" (1983)</strong>: A laid-off dad takes on child care duties in this comedy starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. <strong>(Amazon) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Mr. Mom" (1983): A laid-off dad takes on child care duties in this comedy starring Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. (Amazon)

Aaron Spelling Productions

<strong>"The French Connection" (1971)</strong>: New York City police officers stumble upon a drug smuggling ring in this crime thriller. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The French Connection" (1971): New York City police officers stumble upon a drug smuggling ring in this crime thriller. (Netflix)

D'Antoni Productions

<strong>"The Quiet Man" (1952)</strong>: Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne star in this romantic comedy about an American boxer who returns to the town in Ireland where he was born. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The Quiet Man" (1952): Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne star in this romantic comedy about an American boxer who returns to the town in Ireland where he was born. (Netflix)

Files/AP

<strong>"To Be Takei" (2014)</strong>: This documentary examines the many roles of "Star Trek" star George Takei, including activist and social media star. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"To Be Takei" (2014): This documentary examines the many roles of "Star Trek" star George Takei, including activist and social media star. (Netflix)

Dodgeville Films

<strong>"The War of the Worlds" (1953)</strong>: This classic is an adaption of an H.G.Wells radio story that made the public believe the world was being invaded by Martians. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"The War of the Worlds" (1953): This classic is an adaption of an H.G.Wells radio story that made the public believe the world was being invaded by Martians. (Netflix)

Paramount Pictures

<strong>"Psych" Season Eight (2014)</strong>: This detective comedy centers around a crime consultant who convinces others he solves crimes using psychic ability. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Psych" Season Eight (2014): This detective comedy centers around a crime consultant who convinces others he solves crimes using psychic ability. (Netflix)

NBC

<strong>"White Collar" Season Five (2013)</strong>: Matt Bomer stars as a charming con artist in this series. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"White Collar" Season Five (2013): Matt Bomer stars as a charming con artist in this series. (Netflix)

Fox Television Studios

<strong>"Z Nation" Season One (2014)</strong>: The Syfy network found fans with this post-apocalyptic horror series. <strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Z Nation" Season One (2014): The Syfy network found fans with this post-apocalyptic horror series. (Netflix)

Syfy Media

<strong>"Beauty and the Beast" Season Two (2013)</strong>: A female detective develops a relationship with a doctor who transforms into a beast when he is enraged in this TV series.<strong>(Netflix) </strong>

What's new streaming in January —

"Beauty and the Beast" Season Two (2013): A female detective develops a relationship with a doctor who transforms into a beast when he is enraged in this TV series.(Netflix)

Take 5 Productions

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