Telly that bridges the Pond
One of the most highly-anticipated new crime dramas finally made its debut, a long-running panel show bows on the Beeb’s US channel, a hit UK comedy is headed for the US, and more American remakes of British TV series are
February kicks off with new episodes of Downton Abbey and Grantchester, not to mention the annual multi-million-dollar advert fest of US pro football’s championship game. Here’s what Brit TV fans can look forward to the rest of the month.
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Now that British TV screening stateside in 2015 has been kicked off in high style with PBS’ second-highest-rated Downton debut, it’s time to look at what’s coming, cable-wise.
The PBS announcement regarding the dramas Arthur & George and Home Fires being added to the 2015 Masterpiece schedule left one burning question: Which other new shows might screen in the US? Today we look at programs from ITV.
Can you believe it? Mr. Bean is twenty-five years old! Congratulations, Rowan Atkinson!
We can add two new dramas to our Brit TV viewing this year: Arthur & George starring Martin Clunes, and Home Fires, starring Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis.
Amazon Pilot Season is here, and one pilot I highly recommend for Brit TV fans is the US version of Mad Dogs, which, like the original UK version, is a top-notch thriller, at least from the looks of this one
“When Lucifer fell, he didn’t fall alone.” So the hunters become the hunted in Season 2 of Penny Dreadful. Ooh.
It’s not what you’re thinking, despite the words “kill,” “mother,” and “reality series” being in the title. What 50 Ways to Kill Your Mother is, is my new #1 favorite TV show.
As Snagglepuss would say, “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” Foyle’s War is ending. As in no more new seasons, ever.
People from New Zealand and Australia have always been the ones asking questions like how much does hulu nz cost? How can I watch Friends in Oz? Is there any way I can get the latest season of *insert popular