The BBC has confirmed a bevy of British TV stars for Death Comes to Pemberley, its adaptation of the bestselling P.D. James novel, itself an homage to Jane Austen.
“The Paradise” Premieres on PBS This Autumn
PBS is making sure we won’t have to wait too long for more shopping-centered drama post Mr. Selfridge, as it is bringing the hit BBC period piece, The Paradise, to Masterpiece: Classic this autumn.
“Downton Abbey: Season 4” U.S. Premiere in January 2013
Stateside fans of Downton Abbey, rejoice! PBS announced today the date of the mega-hit series’ Season 4 premiere!
Mystery Miniseries “The Bletchley Circle” Premieres in the U.S. On PBS
It’s been a while since PBS has had a first-run British mystery on its schedule, so if you’ve been hankering for a whodunit since Wallander 3 concluded last autumn, hanker no more. The Bletchley Circle makes its U.S. debut tonight on
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Finale Recap/Review and Season 4 News
It’s hard to believe that Season 3 of Downton Abbey has come to a close already. It was only last week that Bates was finally released from prison, O’Brien was finally one-upped in her schemes-manship, and Thomas finally made a
As the Abbey Turns: Downton S3 E2 Recap
My word! Last night’s episode of Downton Abbey was chockfull of happy and sad moments, niceness and nastiness, and even amateur detectives! Following is a recap. CAUTION: SPOILERS If you haven’t seen Episode 2, it’s available online at PBS Video.
And Lady Edith Makes Three… Another Downton Abbey Wedding!
Here comes the bride! Lady Edith Crawley is walking down the aisle and tying the knot with Sir Anthony Strallan! Now Lady Violet need not concern herself with Edith being defeatist or middle class. Huzzah!
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Premiere Recap and Review
Ah, Downton Abbey. All the waiting was not for naught as the Season 3 premiere delivered the goods and made for the best two hours of television last night.
Downton Abbey: Season 3 Premiere & Live Twitter Event on Sunday
The wait is just about over. The premiere of Downton Abbey: Season 3 in the U.S. happens this Sunday! And there will be a live Twitter event, too!
Call the Midwife: Holiday Special and Season Two
If you’ve been waiting to see more of the hit British period drama, Call the Midwife, your wait is nearly over. There’s a holiday special just for you, and Season Two is coming soon, too!
Premiering Tonight: The Hour Sequel
The new season of the Golden Globe®-nominated miniseries The Hour, is here. The first of its six episodes premieres tonight at 9PM Eastern as a part of BBC America’s Dramaville.
A Look at British TV Costume Dramas
Ah, costume dramas. They’ve been required viewing for British TV fans in the States for more than four decades. Some have even made their way into our lexicon, if not our collective consciousness, at least insofar as modern-day TV scripts