The Television Critics Association (TCA) Summer Press Tour 2015 is in full swing, and here’s a recap of Brit TV-related news from PBS and BBC America.
TCA 2015 Recap: Downton S6 Premiere Date, Victorian Sherlock, New BBC America Titles
The Rising: Brendan Coyle Joins Colin Morgan in Cast of Irish Film
As filming has started on the Downton Abbey 2015 Christmas special — the final episode ever — Mr. Bates, I mean Brendan Coyle, has signed on for the Irish drama The Rising.
The End of Downton Abbey: A Look Back and a Look Ahead (with Pics!)
The rumors that have been swirling for months are now officially fact. The doors of Downton Abbey will close after Season 6.
Downton Abbey: Season 5: Just One Week Left to Stream It for Free
The wait has begun. For the sixth season of Downton Abbey, that is. So for viewers on this side of the pond who can’t get enough of the fifth, you have a week left to stream it gratis.
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.
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?
Watch: George Clooney in Teaser for Downton Abbey Text Santa Special
Downton Abbey goes Hollywood when megastar George Clooney makes a guest appearance in the hit series’ short for this year’s ITV Text Santa special. Take a look!
Brit TV on PBS in 2015: New Programs and New Seasons of Viewer Favorites [UPDATED]
Put the resolutions aside and get comfy in front of the telly, when Brit TV favorites return and new ones debut during the PBS 2015 Winter/Spring season and into the summer.
Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders Recommissioned
The hits will keep on coming, as both the BBC and ITV have recently recommissioned a few of their top dramas for new series.
PBS Sets 2015 Dates for Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife
PBS made several program announcements during the Summer 2014 TCA Press Tour yesterday, not the least of which were about the British shows scheduled for 2015.