Now that the national conventions of the two major U.S. political parties are over, we head into the homestretch of this year’s elections. That means wall-to-wall and screen-to-screen news coverage and political ads. For a break from it all, let’s
New Downton Abbey Preview, Plus Programs to Help Tide You Over Until the Season 3 Premiere
Just when we were catching our breath from the premiere of Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks this past weekend, we have a new (and longer) preview of what’s in store when Season 3 of Downton Abbey premieres in January.
British TV Programs to Celebrate the American Labor Day Holiday
As we wind down the final hours of Labor Day, I hope you’re enjoying the last bits of this three-day holiday weekend. In light of this “national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being
From Humorous to Dark: Vexed and Single-Handed
Have you ever had one of those weekends when you were so utterly knackered that you could barely think or move? I just did, so I napped on and off, and in between I watched, what else, British TV. (Although
Hurry! Acorn TV Free Trial Ending Soon
Heads up: The first anniversary celebration for Acorn TV is drawing to a close, and the free trial for its 24/7, commercial-free online streaming service is ending on August 31. So get it while the getting’s good and sign up
What You Didn’t See During the Olympics Closing Ceremony On NBC TV [Updated]
It’s been a fantastic seventeen days of games and opening and closing ceremonies at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and now they have come to an end (sob!). I really hope you enjoyed them as much as I did.
Olympics Closing Ceremony to Include The Who, Spice Girls, and Other British Musicians [Updated]
UPDATE: NBC will live stream the Olympics Closing Ceremony. Details below. In just a couple of days, the London 2012 Summer Olympics will come to a close. (Sigh.) The games have been great, and I’d like to acknowledge all of
Crushes On Characters: Men In British TV
Following up on my post about lesser-known female characters worth watching on British TV shows, we look today at male characters. Specifically, five of the many on whom I have a crush. I want to be clear that it’s the
In the News: Downton Rumors, Doctor Who Guest Stars, and More
Rumors About Downton Abbey: Season 4 Swirling The most recent Downton Abbey rumor to surface is that Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jessica Brown Findlay, and Joanne Froggatt might not return for Season 4. Well, currently there is no Season 4
A Bit of Downton Abbey Fun
Five months from today, Season 3 of Downton Abbey will premiere on PBS in the U.S. If your experience of time is like mine, then time is flying by but new episodes of Downton can’t arrive soon enough. So, until
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: Foyle’s War, Maeve Binchy, and Ricky Gervais [Updated]
Filming to Begin Soon on New Foyle’s War Episodes If you’re a fan of the British detective series, Foyle’s War, then it’s time for you to do a happy dance, because you have new episodes to look forward to. The