Hooray! Not only is Alan Davies returning to stand-up comedy after a long absence from the stage, he’s reprising his best-known signature role — Jonathan Creek — for a new, one-off special.
In the News: Downton Abbey Gets Dissed & More
TGIF everyone! There’s much in the way of Brit TV news today, not the least of which is a renowned British actor dissing Downton Abbey. Pshaw.
Acorn TV Extends Free Trial Offer
For folks in the U.S. and Canada who aren’t already subscribing to Acorn TV, the streaming service has another opportunity for you to check it out. For zero dollars. And this time for one month.
As the Abbey Turns: Downton S3 E2 Recap
My word! Last night’s episode of Downton Abbey was chockfull of happy and sad moments, niceness and nastiness, and even amateur detectives! Following is a recap. CAUTION: SPOILERS If you haven’t seen Episode 2, it’s available online at PBS Video.
And Lady Edith Makes Three… Another Downton Abbey Wedding!
Here comes the bride! Lady Edith Crawley is walking down the aisle and tying the knot with Sir Anthony Strallan! Now Lady Violet need not concern herself with Edith being defeatist or middle class. Huzzah!
2013 BAFTA Film Awards Nominations and More
This year’s awards season continued as the BAFTA Film Awards® nominations were announced, with more awards news and ceremonies coming up.
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Premiere Recap and Review
Ah, Downton Abbey. All the waiting was not for naught as the Season 3 premiere delivered the goods and made for the best two hours of television last night.
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Premiere & Live Twitter Event on Sunday
The wait is just about over. The premiere of Downton Abbey: Season 3 in the U.S. happens this Sunday! And there will be a live Twitter event, too!
New Program and Season Premieres in Jan 2013
With the new year comes new British TV programs and returning series with new seasons, so let’s take a look at what’s premiering this month.
DCI Banks Coming to PBS Stations! [UPDATED]
Hooray! The hit British crime drama, DCI Banks, is coming to PBS stations in cities across the U.S. starting this week!
British TV 2012 Year in Review, Part 2
Following up on the last post, today we have Part 2 of the year in review, in which we look at British TV programs that had new season premieres in the U.S. in 2012.