The Writers Guild of America, East and West (WGAE and WGAW), recently announced the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time, and ten of the programs are British productions or co-productions. Kudos and congratulations to them and to all
Paul Giamatti Joins “Downton Abbey” Cast
ITV has announced that acclaimed American actor Paul Giamatti is joining the cast of Downton Abbey for the upcoming season’s Christmas special.
ITV and MASTERPIECE Co-Producing New Drama “Breathless”
Following the success of period dramas Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge and Call the Midwife on both sides of the pond, ITV and MASTERPIECE on PBS/WGBH have teamed up to co-produce a new medical drama set in the 1960s: Breathless.
All-Star Cast for “Death Comes to Pemberley”
The BBC has confirmed a bevy of British TV stars for Death Comes to Pemberley, its adaptation of the bestselling P.D. James novel, itself an homage to Jane Austen.
Brit TV Bits: Fitoussi and Suchet
There is rarely a dull moment in British TV news, and today we have a couple of tidbits that should make fans happy. So without any further ado…
“DCI Banks” Returning for Third Series [UPDATED]
Good news, crime drama fans! ITV has confirmed that it has commissioned DCI Banks for a third series. (Hooray!)
“The Paradise” Premieres on PBS This Autumn
PBS is making sure we won’t have to wait too long for more shopping-centered drama post Mr. Selfridge, as it is bringing the hit BBC period piece, The Paradise, to Masterpiece: Classic this autumn.
Idris Elba Returning Soon in “Luther: Series 3”
British TV fans, your summer viewing is going to be heating up soon, because Golden Globe® winner Idris Elba is returning as DCI John Luther in Series 3 of the Emmy®-nominated Luther.
“Line of Duty: Series 2” Filming, Expected Premiere in Late 2013
The second series of crime drama Line of Duty has resumed filming in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and assuming it will be as brilliant as the first, then I, for one, cannot wait for it to arrive stateside.
Matt Smith Leaving Doctor Who
The BBC announced today that Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who.