I'm a fan of British television and I think that through my college years, my discovery for British TV peaked. And, really, they have all their bases covered in terms of genres. Now, I've composed a list of what I've considered to be rather excellent programs that you should consider and check out. And, if there's any I've missed, let me know, because I probably will take the time to sit down and watch it.

1. "Doctor Who"

This one is obvious and easily associated with Britain. Mainly focusing on time travel via the TARDIS, I do not suggest trying to keep with a linear timeline. Because time is a "wibbly wobbly timey wimey big ball of stuff" and nothing will make sense in a linear sense. Amid saving the world from aliens, there's a largely connected plot, but it's difficult to keep track of. The show itself has been running since 1963 and is currently on it's 12th Doctor. And, though it has it's great comedic moments- especially in the seasons with David Tennant or Matt Smith as the Doctor -- it will still hit you hard in the feels.

2. "Sherlock"

Another one that's easily connected with Britain is the BBC's production of "Sherlock." Each season is incredibly short (three or four episodes at most), but the time between seasons, which is years, is what drives the Sherlock fans insane. Each episode is like a mini movie (around 90 minutes each) and based on the stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The show spices things up by putting Sherlock in the modern world instead of just 1800s England. It's an excellent show if you're totally into mysteries or...you know, Benedict Cumberbatch.

3. "Downton Abbey"

"Downton" is my personal favorite, but it only has six seasons. *sigh* It's an excellent period drama. It starts right off with the sinking of the Titanic and moves through World War I and onward though the 1930s. It follows the point of view of high society as well as the working class and goes through the changes each faces as time moves on. It can be a little slow to start for some, but can be one that really is a heart-wrencher. (I will aspire to get the entire series on DVD. #Goals.)

4. "Merlin"

If you're looking for fantasy Britain's got you covered with Merlin (even though it's not airing anymore). We've all heard the story of King Arthur and Camelot. This is a nice twist with the main focus and angle of the story on Merlin. There's also an interesting perspective on the Pendragon family and, though Prince Arthur (played by Bradley James) is kind of a jerk, he's played by Bradley James.

5. "The Thick of It"

If you're into politics and foul language, you'd probably be into "The Thick of It." Actually, it's kind of like "The Office" of British politics. It's a look inside the stressful, high paced day of a British civil servant with plenty of meddling with politics. While watching this on Hulu, it was a struggle for me to figure out what was happening amid all the cursing and insulting. So, it's also good if you're looking to brush up your insults and curse vocabulary.

6. "The IT Crowd"

"Have you tried turning it on and off again?" This quirky comedy (sitcom?) follows the gems of the company IT department as their supervisor- who is super social- tries to understand them and mesh with them. With all this awkwardness, there's almost too much to laugh at.

7. "The Graham Norton Show"

I'm not too particularly fond of talk shows, but I will admit, from the clips I've seen posted on YouTube, I'm fond of "The Graham Norton Show." I think it's because of how the show is set up- multiple guests are on the couch at the same time and they interact with each other. Norton also seems to draw out the more interesting, hilarious stories or moments that I feel like we don't really get from other talk shows.

8. "Mr. Bean"

"Mr. Bean" is a bit older of a show (definitely NOT producing new episodes) and it's complete absurdity. There's not much dialogue either, but it's still hilarious because of Mr. Bean's actions and quirky take on life.

9. "Monty Python's Flying Circus"

"Monty Python" is like the British version of SNL. It consisted of little skits and the group also made movies. I'm sure you've all heard of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" or "The Life of Brian." If you have the time I would suggest looking up the sketches "The Ministry of Silly Walks," "Buying a Bed," and "Spam."

10. "MI-5"

MI-5 was an excellent spy show. Set within the British secret service it provided drama and intense situations for its characters.

Honorable Mention: "Doc Martin"

It's a good medical show with a flourish of comedy in it. It follows grumpy Doctor Martin as he gets relocated to a small town practice. Also, as a doctor, he can't stand blood.

Honorable Mention:"Death in Paradise"

This one is probably not heard of. I know of it because of PBS (ah good old Public Television). It's about a British detective that has been transferred to the small island of Saint-Marie and how he adjusts and works with local authorities while solving murders.

I hope these can help your Netflix search woes.