Telly that bridges the Pond
American remakes of hit British TV shows happen regularly, despite the fact that the ratings successes, such as The Office and House of Cards, are highly outnumbered by the ratings failures. But they continue, and six more are on the way.
In this final part of our year-end series, we look at our favorites amongst the shows that debuted in the UK over this past year, programs we hope will one day screen in the US.
Following up on Part 1 about our favorite 2014 Brit TV debuts, we look today at the programs that returned to this side of the pond with their second, third, etc. seasons.
As another year of fabulous British TV draws to a close, we take a look back at some of our favorite shows. Here in Part 1 are the ones that debuted in the US during 2014.
Crikey. It looks like things are not all peaches and cream in the world of Harry Selfridge. Take a peek for yourself with ITV’s trailer for the upcoming third series of the hit period drama, Mr. Selfridge.
Several of JK Rowling’s works, written under her own name as well as pen name Robert Galbraith, are headed to telly. Muggles of the world say, “Yay!”
The mystery of who killed Danny Latimer has been solved, so now the question is: Will there be another murder in Broadchurch: Series 2?
You haven’t seen dark and twisted until you’ve seen Black Mirror. And if you haven’t already watched the sci-fi series that will make you think twice (and then some) about your use of technology, it’s yours for the streaming at
Netflix subscribers, rejoice, because “the world’s leading Internet television network” is bringing you more Brit TV hits in December: Broadchurch and The Honourable Woman.
Magic is in the offing at BBC America when it debuts its original fantasy drama, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, in 2015.
Put the resolutions aside and get comfy in front of the telly, when Brit TV favorites return and new ones debut during the PBS 2015 Winter/Spring season and into the summer.
Add a bit of Brit TV to your merry-making this holiday season, because PBS is bringing the Call the Midwife and Vicious holiday specials to telly! Ho ho ho!