Telly that bridges the Pond
Twenty-two titles make their series or new season premieres in November, from British crime dramas and comedies to historical dramas and competition shows.
This October is a lucky month, as it brings 21 new shows and seasons to stateside fans of programs from across the pond and north of the border.
Answer: Never. Question: When was the last time there were this many British, Australian, New Zealander, and Canadian TV show premieres and streaming additions at the start of a month?
Thirty five titles are on the to-watch list this month, including 15 national premieres, two local debuts, and 18 more shows airing or streaming for your (binge-watching) delight.
Say it isn’t so! But alas, ’tis true, as Stephen Fry is stepping down as the host of the brilliant and gut-bustingly-funny panel show QI.
One of the most highly-anticipated new crime dramas finally made its debut, a long-running panel show bows on the Beeb’s US channel, a hit UK comedy is headed for the US, and more American remakes of British TV series are
“Good evening, good evening, good evening, good evening, good evening.” That’s me, doing my impression of Stephen Fry when he hosts the gut-bustingly funny British quiz show, QI.
Ah, Monday. If you feel like breaking into The Boomtown Rats’ “I Don’t Like Mondays,” hold off until you’ve read Part 3 of the “British TV Actors Signature Roles” series, which today features Alan Davies.