This past week has been a doozy. I felt unwell during much of it, so I did what any Brit TV-loving person would do. Namely, got lots of rest, drank lots of fluids, and watched lots of British TV. Specifically,
Acorn TV Continues to Expand Its British TV Programs Streaming Service
Things just keep getting better and better at Acorn TV. Ever since the video streaming service launched in July 2011, fans of British TV have been able to watch some of the best in British television programming 24/7. Now there
Brits On American TV… Playing Americans
When it comes to television, I admit that I watch fewer American shows than those out of the UK. Even so, it’s hard to miss when certain Brits show up in shows produced in the U.S., and surprising to learn
Brits at the Emmys and Other British TV News Bits and Bobs
Let me start by saying “Congratulations!” to all of the Emmy Award winners, including Dame Maggie Smith. It’s too bad she wasn’t at the ceremony to receive her second Downton Abbey Emmy; with so many Brit actors and programs having
What’s On Telly and Who’ll Win an Emmy This Weekend?
Aah, the weekend is upon us, and there are three programs to note as we welcome the Autumnal Equinox.
Brit Speak: Spot-On Slang
Not much to report in the world of British TV today. Maybe it’s because folks in the UK have been discussing at length what happened during the first episode of Downton Abbey‘s third season, which premiered Sunday night on ITV.
UWSAASTWCATTT
If you’re wondering, “What the frack is UWSAASTWCATTT,” it’s a new web series on YouTube that’s tailor made for Whovians.
Foyle’s War Returning to PBS’ Masterpiece Mystery!
The hit British series, Foyle’s War, is returning with three new episodes that will air as part of the Masterpiece Mystery! season on PBS in Summer 2013.
TVChoice Awards 2012 Winners: A Preview of the Upcoming Emmys?
This past Monday, stars of top shows in the UK gathered together in London at the TVChoice Awards 2012 to see who would take home the coveted 3-star trophy. The annual event is sponsored by TVChoice, the UK’s version of
After the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, Politics in British TV
Now that the national conventions of the two major U.S. political parties are over, we head into the homestretch of this year’s elections. That means wall-to-wall and screen-to-screen news coverage and political ads. For a break from it all, let’s
New Downton Abbey Preview, Plus Programs to Help Tide You Over Until the Season 3 Premiere
Just when we were catching our breath from the premiere of Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks this past weekend, we have a new (and longer) preview of what’s in store when Season 3 of Downton Abbey premieres in January.
British TV Programs to Celebrate the American Labor Day Holiday
As we wind down the final hours of Labor Day, I hope you’re enjoying the last bits of this three-day holiday weekend. In light of this “national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being