Acorn Media UK was a home entertainment brand launched in 1997, specialising in DVDs and Blu-rays of classic and contemporary British television. With a catalogue built around beloved series such as Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War, New Tricks, and Inspector George Gently, the brand became a trusted destination for fans seeking high-quality releases of British drama, mystery, and comedy. Their catalogue offered everything from sprawling box sets to individual series, with free P&P making it easy to grow your collection.
The Acorn Media catalogue centred on the best of British television across a broad range of genres. Mystery and crime drama featured heavily, with titles spanning period detective shows, police procedurals, and psychological thrillers. Beyond drama, the range extended to documentaries, classic comedies, and historical series, ensuring there was something for every taste. Special edition box sets and complete series collections were a particular strength, appealing to collectors and dedicated fans alike.
Acorn Media built a reputation for well-produced releases, often including bonus features, episode guides, and careful presentation. Orders came with free postage and packing, making it straightforward to pick up a single series or invest in a multi-season set without worrying about extra costs. The range covered both DVD and Blu-ray formats, so customers could choose the quality level that suited their setup.
Among the most sought-after titles in the Acorn Media catalogue were long-running dramas that had built substantial followings on British television. Key franchises included Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War, Trial & Retribution, Wild at Heart, and New Tricks, alongside older classics and more niche programming that was otherwise hard to find on disc. The breadth of the range made it a go-to source for viewers who wanted to own rather than simply stream their favourite shows.
The catalogue focused primarily on British television, covering crime drama, mystery, period drama, documentary series, and classic comedy. Popular titles included Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War, and New Tricks, alongside a wide selection of less mainstream British programming that was difficult to find elsewhere.
Yes. Free postage and packing was a standard feature of ordering from Acorn Media UK, which made it an attractive option whether you were buying a single disc or a complete box set collection.
Acorn Media stocked titles across both DVD and Blu-ray formats. Many of the more popular series were available in both, allowing customers to choose based on their equipment and preference for picture quality.
Acorn Media was primarily a distributor and publisher of home video content rather than a production company. They licensed British television programming and released it on physical media, curating a catalogue that spanned decades of British TV history.
In 2012, RLJ Acquisition announced an agreement to acquire Acorn Media alongside Image Entertainment, merging the two companies. The Acorn brand continued in various forms, most notably through the Acorn TV streaming service which carries on the tradition of curating British television content.
Many titles originally released by Acorn Media UK remain available through third-party retailers and resellers. The Acorn TV streaming service also carries a significant portion of the programming that the brand helped bring to home video audiences.
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