Not much to report in the world of British TV today. Maybe it’s because folks in the UK have been discussing at length what happened during the first episode of Downton Abbey‘s third season, which premiered Sunday night on ITV.
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If you’re wondering, “What the frack is UWSAASTWCATTT,” it’s a new web series on YouTube that’s tailor made for Whovians.
Foyle’s War Returning to PBS’ Masterpiece Mystery!
The hit British series, Foyle’s War, is returning with three new episodes that will air as part of the Masterpiece Mystery! season on PBS in Summer 2013.
TVChoice Awards 2012 Winners: A Preview of the Upcoming Emmys?
This past Monday, stars of top shows in the UK gathered together in London at the TVChoice Awards 2012 to see who would take home the coveted 3-star trophy. The annual event is sponsored by TVChoice, the UK’s version of
After the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, Politics in British TV
Now that the national conventions of the two major U.S. political parties are over, we head into the homestretch of this year’s elections. That means wall-to-wall and screen-to-screen news coverage and political ads. For a break from it all, let’s
New Downton Abbey Preview, Plus Programs to Help Tide You Over Until the Season 3 Premiere
Just when we were catching our breath from the premiere of Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks this past weekend, we have a new (and longer) preview of what’s in store when Season 3 of Downton Abbey premieres in January.
British TV Programs to Celebrate the American Labor Day Holiday
As we wind down the final hours of Labor Day, I hope you’re enjoying the last bits of this three-day holiday weekend. In light of this “national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being
From Humorous to Dark: Vexed and Single-Handed
Have you ever had one of those weekends when you were so utterly knackered that you could barely think or move? I just did, so I napped on and off, and in between I watched, what else, British TV. (Although
Coming Soon: Premieres of Wallander III, Call the Midwife, and Upstairs, Downstairs: Season 2
The Fall season on PBS starts in a little more than two weeks and it looks to be another great one, with the U.S. premieres of Wallander III, Call the Midwife, and Upstairs, Downstairs: Season 2 in September and October.
New Downton Abbey Teasers and Doctor Who Trailers
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Sneak Peaks At long last, we have our first look at what’s coming up in the new season of Downton Abbey. ITV has released a couple of teaser videos, and while they may be short, Dame
Hulu Exclusive: New Season of Misfits
Get ready, British TV fans. The BAFTA TV Award-winning series, Misfits, is returning this Fall for its fourth season and will be shown exclusively on Hulu/ in the U.S.
Hurry! Acorn TV Free Trial Ending Soon
Heads up: The first anniversary celebration for Acorn TV is drawing to a close, and the free trial for its 24/7, commercial-free online streaming service is ending on August 31. So get it while the getting’s good and sign up