Showtime is expanding its original programming to Saturday nights, starting with the addition of the five-part drama Patrick Melrose to its existing sports and movie offerings.
Favorite British TV Shows of 2017
Actually, they’re not all British. One is Canadian, another is Irish. But still. These are the brand new (to the US) shows that had me binge-watching until stupid o’clock in the morning.
Final Series of Detectorists & New Drama Girlfriends Premiere on Acorn TV in January 2018
Mark your 2018 calendars for Acorn TV’s US premieres of the new UK drama Girlfriends and the third series of the hit British comedy Detectorists. And there’s more besides…
British TV to Watch in Nov 2017: Back, Big Family Cooking Showdown, George Gently, A Place to Call Home & More [UPDATED]
Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, which means stateside viewers will have an extra hour to watch four of the nineteen new shows and seasons premiering nationally this month.
British TV to Watch in Aug 2017: Endeavour, In the Dark, Vera, White Gold & More
The dogs days of summer are definitely here, so chillax in the AC with the US premieres of hit British mysteries, dramas, comedies, and documentaries in August.
British TV to Watch in June 2017: Grantchester, Loch Ness, Orphan Black & More (UPDATED)
Summer’s here and the time is right for tuning into new and returning crime thrillers, documentaries, mysteries, period dramas, and sci-fi series, plus a competition show, from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Best New Program Premieres of 2016
By my count, 215 new programs and program seasons from the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada premiered stateside in 2016. Of them, here are my picks for the best 20 that were brand-spanking-new to the US.
British TV to Watch in June 2016: Cleverman, Endeavour, Suspects & More
June used to be the start of summer rerun season, but these days it’s another month of British TV premieres, from returning favorites to brand new series.
Cilla: Awesome Sheridan Smith Biopic of ’60s Icon Cilla Black Premieres in the US
Cilla Black, the legendary Liverpudlian entertainer, died a year after ITV aired the biopic of her early life — one of the most feel-good, must-watch miniseries you’re ever likely to see.
British TV to Watch in February 2016: Suspects, Prey, Adele: Live in London, and More
February 2016. A shorter month days-wise, and one with fewer than ten British TV titles premiering in the US. However, those that debut this month make for some great viewing.
Kenneth Branagh in Final Wallander, Joanne Froggatt in Dark Angel on PBS in 2016
Sir Kenneth Branagh and Joanne Froggatt spoke about their upcoming TV programs during PBS’s final presentations yesterday at the Winter 2016 TCA Press Tour.
Grantchester: Season 2 & Churchill’s Secret on PBS in 2016, Victoria Gets Downton’s Slot in 2017
During PBS’ first day of presentations at the Winter 2016 TCA (Television Critics Assn) Press Tour, British stars were on hand to chat about their shows. See the pics below.