A new year of British TV is off to a fabulous start in the US, so let’s look at what’s coming up for the rest of 2015, starting with the programs premiering in January.
British TV to Watch in 2015, Part 1: January
Fortitude: Noir Thriller Premieres This Month
The eagerly-awaited debut of the crime-thriller, Fortitude, is happening in a few weeks. With the temperatures plunging to freezing and sub-zero in many places, the timing for this crime drama set in the Arctic couldn’t be more spot on.
Get Your Poldark On Before the New Adaptation Debuts
There are period dramas aplenty to look forward to this year, one of which is the highly-anticipated new adaptation of Poldark. The original is 40 years old now, but it is still one of the best and most successful British
Watch: Trailers for Death in Paradise Series 4 and Wolf Hall
Hmm, given the trailers for the new season of Death in Paradise and the new serial Wolf Hall, it looks like there’s a whole lotta drama going on. (And a few laughs, too.)
Six More US Remakes of Brit TV Hits in the Works
American remakes of hit British TV shows happen regularly, despite the fact that the ratings successes, such as The Office and House of Cards, are highly outnumbered by the ratings failures. But they continue, and six more are on the way.
Our Favorite British TV Shows of 2014, Part 3: Shows That Premiered in the UK
In this final part of our year-end series, we look at our favorites amongst the shows that debuted in the UK over this past year, programs we hope will one day screen in the US.
Our Favorite British TV Shows of 2014, Part 2: Shows That Returned to the US
Following up on Part 1 about our favorite 2014 Brit TV debuts, we look today at the programs that returned to this side of the pond with their second, third, etc. seasons.
Our Favorite British TV Shows of 2014, Part 1: Shows That Debuted in the US
As another year of fabulous British TV draws to a close, we take a look back at some of our favorite shows. Here in Part 1 are the ones that debuted in the US during 2014.
Watch: Juicy Trailer for Mr. Selfridge: Series 3
Crikey. It looks like things are not all peaches and cream in the world of Harry Selfridge. Take a peek for yourself with ITV’s trailer for the upcoming third series of the hit period drama, Mr. Selfridge.
Brit TV Shows to Add to Your Streaming List
Holiday gifts have arrived early in the form of new video streaming titles, including a few comedies and a drama. Go ahead. Get your binge-watch on.
My, What I Call, Holiday Ho Ho Oh No: Last Two Episodes of ‘Miranda’ Ever
The holidays haven’t even happened yet, and I’m already feeling both giddy and glum, knowing that two new episodes of Miranda will premiere in a couple weeks, and also that there will be no more afterward.
Downton Abbey Preview Screenings: Are You Going?
With just three weeks to go until the premiere of Downton Abbey: Season 5, many PBS member stations are busy getting things ready for their sneak peek events. Are you going?