The 2013 Primetime Emmy© nominations were announced this morning, and a bevy of British talent was among the nominees. Congratulations to everyone!
Mark Gatiss Joins Cast of “Game of Thrones”
Woo hoo! Add another name to the growing list of major celebs joining the casts of mega-hit British TV programs. Specifically, Mark Gatiss, who will be joining the fourth-season cast of Game of Thrones, a UK/US co-production.
Alfie Boe to Guest Star in “Mr. Selfridge”
ITV announced today that acclaimed singer Alfie Boe will make a special appearance on an episode of Mr. Selfridge, which will air during the program’s second series in 2014.
Idris Elba: “Massive Possibility” for “Luther” Film
Idris Elba has been saying for a while that he’d like Luther to be on the big screen, so could it be that, post Series 3, we’ll be heading to the cinema to see more of this fan-favorite detective?
British TV Bits: Sherlock, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, and More
Today’s post is chockablock with news from and related to the world of British TV, so without any further ado…
Stephen Tompkinson Leads Cast of New BBC Drama “Truckers”
Here’s something Stephen Tompkinson fans can woot about: He’s heading up the cast for the new BBC One drama Truckers!
Game of Thrones + LEGO = Throne of Bricks!
It’s been a month since the third season of Game of Thrones ended, and many a fan has been suffering the agony of having to wait until 2014 for the fantastical drama to continue. But there’s more than episode replays,
Hit Comedy “Blandings” Premieres in U.S.
Stateside fans of P.G. Wodehouse, rejoice! The first series of the BBC comedy Blandings has arrived on our shores, courtesy of Acorn TV.
Latest Episodes of “Jack Taylor” Now Available
Hooray! The wait for the final two episodes of Jack Taylor is finally over!
10 British TV Shows On Best-Written Series List
The Writers Guild of America, East and West (WGAE and WGAW), recently announced the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time, and ten of the programs are British productions or co-productions. Kudos and congratulations to them and to all
Paul Giamatti Joins “Downton Abbey” Cast
ITV has announced that acclaimed American actor Paul Giamatti is joining the cast of Downton Abbey for the upcoming season’s Christmas special.
ITV and MASTERPIECE Co-Producing New Drama “Breathless”
Following the success of period dramas Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge and Call the Midwife on both sides of the pond, ITV and MASTERPIECE on PBS/WGBH have teamed up to co-produce a new medical drama set in the 1960s: Breathless.