Telly that bridges the Pond
Happy New Year! Kicking off 2019 are series featuring an alien, a witch and a vampire, a monarch, a matriarch, an amateur sleuth, and a beloved detective.
In the midst of all the Christmas specials in December are the US premieres of new dramas, comedies, and documentaries from the UK, Ireland, and Canada.
Twenty-two titles make their series or new season premieres in November, from British crime dramas and comedies to historical dramas and competition shows.
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.
The dog days of summer are here, so grab an iced beverage and your screen of choice and cool off with the 26 titles coming available this month.
BritBox has announced several titles that will premiere in the US exclusively on the BBC Studios/ITV streaming service, including the next BritBox Original series, Dark Heart.
Summertime, and the streaming is easy… and so is watching British TV on broadcast and cable TV, given nearly 40 titles premiering, returning, and being added to schedules in June.
Coming in May for US Brit TV fans: 13 new shows and seasons, 40+ titles added to streaming services, plus programs related to and live coverage of the Royal Wedding.
Three of Brit TV fandom’s favorite series return to PBS with holiday specials in December: The Great British Baking Show, Last Tango in Halifax, and Call the Midwife.
Is Steven Moffat Father Christmas? Yes for this Whovian, because Alex Kingston returns to Doctor Who in this year’s Christmas special, “The Husbands of River Song.”
The countdown has begun. Idris Elba will soon be back on US telly in his iconic role of Detective Chief Inspector John Luther in the Luther event special on BBC America.
Mancunians must be out in droves with cameraphones now, as Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones are filming the new three-part special of the hit crime drama Scott & Bailey.