Telly that bridges the Pond
Trick or treating might not happen in neighborhoods across the US this month, but it’s certain that 22 new and returning British and Canadian series will premiere in the States.
On average, a brand new or returning series or telefilm from the UK and Canada will premiere in the US every 1.6 days in October.
This October is a lucky month, as it brings 21 new shows and seasons to stateside fans of programs from across the pond and north of the border.
Thirty programs from the UK, Canada, and Ireland, including 20 national premieres plus shows from Wales and Scotland, are coming to telly in July.
Before and after you rock the vote one week from today, check out all the new Brit and Aussie TV shows that will be screening in the US, including several can’t-miss dramas.
The former trio of Top Gear — Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May — have a new gig and new place to get their car groove on: Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Sky 1, Sky plc’s flagship pay TV channel in the UK and Ireland, has renewed its focus and upped its investment in original programming, and at least some of its shows are headed to the US.
Kick off the dancing shoes and leave the singing in shower, because there’s a new competition coming to town, and to PBS at that: The Great British Baking Show.
We have a veritable feast for the eyes today, as new images and videos have been released for upcoming British TV specials and series airing soon on BBC America.
Funnyman Graham Norton will be returning to telly shortly (not soon enough for me, thank you), which means celebs and laughs galore, along with (I’m sure) plenty of OMG moments.