Congratulations to all of the 2015 BAFTA TV Awards nominees. This year’s winners are…
BAFTA TV Awards 2015: Drama Happy Valley, Comedy Detectorists Among the Winners
Arthur Darvill, Rupert Graves, and More UK Actors in New US TV Series [UPDATED]
![Arthur Darvill, Rupert Graves, and More UK Actors in New US TV Series [UPDATED]](https://thebritishtvplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/British-TV-News-Bits-2-600x300.jpg "Arthur Darvill, Rupert Graves, and More UK Actors in New US TV Series [UPDATED]")
American television networks have been announcing the new and returning programs for their 2015/2016 primetime schedules, several of which feature British actors in lead or supporting roles.
Spotless: Crime Dramedy Featuring Brendan Coyle, Miranda Raison Set for US Cable Premiere
Stateside Brendan Coyle and Miranda Raison fans, rejoice. Spotless, the British/French co-production that is taking France by storm right now, is headed to the US.
Arizona PBS + Phoenix Comicon x #PBSNerd = Geekorama (with Exclusives!)
In three weeks, Phoenix will transform into Nerd Central when Arizona PBS joins forces with Phoenix Comicon for another PBS Nerd- and edutainment-filled long weekend. Allons-y!
The Syndicate: Hit Lottery Drama Returning with Series 3
Another lottery syndicate, another set of winning numbers, and more lives changed by money are in store when the critically-acclaimed drama, The Syndicate, returns for a third series.
The Brokenwood Mysteries: Awesome New Zealand Crime Drama Premieres in the US
Talk about must-see TV. The Brokenwood Mysteries is one of those shows that you love to love. And binge-watch. More than once. In a word, this treat of a crime drama from New Zealand is awesome. And it’s now streaming
PBS Gets More Vicious When Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi Comedy Returns with Second Season [UPDATED]
![PBS Gets More Vicious When Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi Comedy Returns with Second Season [UPDATED]](https://thebritishtvplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/VICIOUS-Freddie-and-Stuart-600x300.jpg "PBS Gets More Vicious When Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi Comedy Returns with Second Season [UPDATED]")
PBS announced today that Season 2 of ITV’s acclaimed British sitcom, Vicious, starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi, is returning to the US public broadcasting network this summer. Woo hoo!
British TV to Watch in May 2015: The Fixer, Mr. Sloane, Moone Boy, Penny Dreadful, and More
It’s time to wrap the maypole and begin watching the more than dozen British TV shows premiering in the US this month, including The Fixer, Mr. Sloane, the third and final season of Moone Boy, and the second season of
War and Peace: A&E, History, Lifetime Channels to Screen UK Series in US
A+E Networks has announced that its Lifetime, History, and A&E channels are partnering with The Weinstein Company and the BBC on the limited series event, War and Peace.
Interview: Emmy® Awards Winner Robert B. Weide Talks Mr. Sloane, His Hit Brit Series Coming to Public TV Stations
The critically-acclaimed UK series, Mr. Sloane, is set to have its US national broadcast premiere on KCET and Link TV, and series creator Robert B. Weide chatted with me about his bringing it from concept to screen. (Yowzah!)
How to Get Ahead: David Tennant in Royal Courts Documentary on Public TV Stations
No, not how to get ahead in advertising, but in the royal courts of Ye Olde Europe. As presented in How to Get Ahead, the illuminating documentary series that is coming to public TV stations and features actor David Tennant
The Fixer: Andrew Buchan Crime Drama Premieres on Public TV Stations
Add another Brit crime drama to your list of gotta-watch shows. Specifically, The Fixer, which makes its stateside debut on public television stations next month.