New shows are premiering and starting production, and a (relatively) old favorite is returning with a new regular character. Read on to find out who’s who in what.
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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!
Last Tango in Halifax: Hit Drama Returns with Season 3 to PBS (Plus News About Vicious!)
Our friends in the north — Alan and Celia, Gillian and Caroline, et al — are returning to telly in the US, when the third season of Last Tango in Halifax premieres on PBS this summer.
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.
PBS Bringing Dramas Arthur & George and Home Fires to Masterpiece
We can add two new dramas to our Brit TV viewing this year: Arthur & George starring Martin Clunes, and Home Fires, starring Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis.
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.)
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.
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?
Get Your Bake On When The Great British Baking Show Comes to PBS
Kick off the dancing shoes and leave the singing in shower, because there’s a new competition coming to town, and to PBS at that: The Great British Baking Show.
Watch: Heartwarming, Mind-Bending, Hilarious Trailers for Call the Midwife, Black Mirror, Vicious Christmas Specials
There are a couple of weeks until Christmas, which means we’ll have Brit TV holiday specials to add to our festive cheer this year! Here’s a peek at what’s coming up…
ITV Commissions Second Series of Grantchester
Grantchester, the new mystery drama that became a quick hit with UK viewers, has been recommissioned for a second series by ITV. (Yay!)