This past week has been a doozy. I felt unwell during much of it, so I did what any Brit TV-loving person would do. Namely, got lots of rest, drank lots of fluids, and watched lots of British TV. Specifically,
Brits at the Emmys and Other British TV News Bits and Bobs
Let me start by saying “Congratulations!” to all of the Emmy Award winners, including Dame Maggie Smith. It’s too bad she wasn’t at the ceremony to receive her second Downton Abbey Emmy; with so many Brit actors and programs having
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.
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.
Geoffrey Hughes: No More “Oh, nice”
Geoffrey Hughes, who played the lovable slob Onslow to Patricia Routledge’s maddening snob Hyacinth on the Britcom Keeping Up Appearnances, died a week ago today of prostate cancer. He was 68.
In the News: Downton Abbey Season 3 Premiere and More
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Premieres In the U.S. In January 2013! Woo hoo! The dates for Season 3 of Downton Abbey have been announced! The show premieres on PBS on January 6 and airs each Sunday through February 17.