There’s good news, bad news, and news we’re still waiting for in the realm of British TV. Here are a few tidbits.
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Confirmed: New Poldark Adaptation to Air in the US on PBS
PBS Masterpiece, which brought the original 1970s BBC adaptation of Poldark to the US, has announced that it will screen the Aidan Turner-led adaptation of the romantic saga in 2015.
Brenda Blethyn in Vera: Series 5 and on The Graham Norton Show
One must really hand it to the commissioning powers that be at ITV. The fifth series of Vera is about to start filming, and the fourth series hasn’t even completed its run yet in the UK. How’s that for being
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Well, Brit TV land has been chockablock with good and bad news, along with updates that we’re not sure what to make of yet. So without any further ado, let’s get to it.
Scott & Bailey: Fourth Series in Production
Filming has begun on the fourth series of Scott & Bailey, a two-time BAFTA nominee for Best Drama Series, so it’s time to whoop it up because one of our favorite shows of 2013 will be returning to telly in
British TV Goes Nordic Noir with “Fortitude” Starring Stanley Tucci, Michael Gambon
Many a British crime drama can be described as noir, but few (if any) actually take viewers to Arctic climes. The chilling new series, Fortitude — starring Academy Award® nominee Stanley Tucci, Christopher Eccleston, Michael Gambon, and Jessica Raine —
Hit Detective Drama Line of Duty Gets Series 3 and 4!
BBC Two is marking its 50th year, and guess who gets the anniversary present? We do! The gift? Not one but two more series of the critically-acclaimed and viewer-favorite crime drama Line of Duty. Woot!
Call the Midwife and Death in Paradise Recommissioned
British TV fans of both sides of the pond should be thrilled to know that two of the most popular programs to have come to the small screen in the past few years — Call the Midwife and Death in
And Then There Were Two… New Commissions of Agatha Christie Mysteries, That Is
How thrilling! BBC One has announced its commissioning of two new series based on the popular mysteries of Agatha Christie for the Dame’s 125th celebration year!
Ripper Street is Returning for Season 3!
There is rip-roaring fantabulous news in the world of British TV today. Ripper Street IS returning for a third series!
Ripper Street: Season 2 Is Top-Notch, Fingers Crossed for Season 3
The long-awaited second season of the hit period crime drama, Ripper Street, finally premiered in the US, and it is as gritty and gripping as ever. And while there are seven more excellent episodes to look forward to, there isn’t
Prime Suspect Prequel in the Works
It’s been nearly 25 years since the the award-winning crime drama Prime Suspect premiered, and seven since its last installment first screened. Since then, plenty of fans on both sides of the pond have wanted to see more of DCI