The gap between program premiere dates in the UK and U.S. is closing. At least that’s the case for the new crime drama, The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson.
“Inspector Lewis” Returning to PBS in June
Well, if all this gorgeous spring weather wasn’t enough to put a bounce in my step, then knowing that new episodes of Inspector Lewis will soon light up my television screen most certainly has been!
Hit Mystery “Vera” Returning for Fourth Series
Yes, pet. ITV has commissioned a fourth series of its hit mystery-crime drama, Vera, months before the third series has even premiered. Now that’s what I call a demonstration of commitment and trust.
“Pie in the Sky” Marathon in Celebration of Richard Griffiths
Famed British actor Richard Griffiths died one month ago yesterday, and Acorn TV is celebrating his life with a marathon of his hit detective dramedy Pie in the Sky.
U.S. Remake of UK Hit “Mistresses” Coming to ABC
Lifetime never got its remake of the Brit TV hit Mistresses off the ground, but ABC has, and the broadcast network is premiering it as part of its 2013 Summer schedule in a few weeks.
Mystery Miniseries “The Bletchley Circle” Premieres in the U.S. On PBS
It’s been a while since PBS has had a first-run British mystery on its schedule, so if you’ve been hankering for a whodunit since Wallander 3 concluded last autumn, hanker no more. The Bletchley Circle makes its U.S. debut tonight on
Kris Marshall Joining, Ben Miller Leaving “Death in Paradise”
There’s bad news and better news to report about the hit mystery program Death in Paradise. First, the better: Kris Marshall is joining the cast. Now the bad: Ben Miller is leaving.
Irish Crime Drama “Jack Taylor” Premieres In U.S.
I don’t know about you, but I think Iain Glen is da bomb. So I am thrilled that, not only has he been gracing our screens in Game of Thrones, his series Jack Taylor has finally arrived on these shores.
Joanna Page Joins Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
On the heels of the BBC’s announcement that David Tennant and Billie Piper are TARDIS-bound once again comes another: Joanna Page has joined the cast of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special!
David Tennant and Billie Piper Confirmed for Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
The BBC announced today that David Tennant and Billie Piper will join the current Doctor and companion, Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman, for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary.
George Gently Series 5: US Premiere on Acorn TV
The fifth series of the hit BBC One detective drama, George Gently, is making its debut in North America — not on BBC America or PBS, but the streaming service Acorn TV.
Series Four of Sherlock? Yes, Says Cumberbatch.
The third series of Sherlock doesn’t begin filming until next Monday, 18 March, but Benedict Cumberbatch has already announced that he and costar Martin Freeman will be back as Holmes and Watson for a fourth series of the hit crime