• Oh, if only Downton Abbey had a Facebook page….

    Oh, if only Downton Abbey had a Facebook page….

    …catching up on episodes would be so easy and life on social media would be suddenly worth the time. Unfortunately, it will never happen as it would be a bit difficult to install WiFi at Downton given the Dowager Countess’ feelings toward electricity. We all remember her comments that were so late-19th century when she […]

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  • Being Human 5 to take a bite out of BBC Three schedule on February 3

    Being Human 5 to take a bite out of BBC Three schedule on February 3

    Depending on your individual definition of ‘normal’, it’s hard to argue with the thought that ‘being human’ is difficult enough for the average everyday person. Imagine just how difficult this task might be if you happen to a vampire, ghost or werewolf. Just ask Hal (Damien Molony), who finds himself tied to a chair in […]

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  • A few minutes with Babou Ceesay, DC Alex Gray in Lewis

    A few minutes with Babou Ceesay, DC Alex Gray in Lewis

    British born actor, Babou Ceesay, is more than ready to take his seat in the Oxfordshire police car alongside Inspector Lewis, played by Kevin Whately. As DC Alex Gray, Ceesay picks up his police notebook beginning tonight in the third installment of the 7th series of Lewis.     Ceesay, who grew up in Gambia, […]

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  • Miranda's unexpected journey from comedy to drama in Call the Midwife

    Miranda's unexpected journey from comedy to drama in Call the Midwife

    As we have touched on several times in recent weeks, in this age known as The Downton Abbey Age, the BBC One series, Call the Midwife, exceeded all audience expectations and quietly became an audience hit during its first series last year. With the second series of Call the Midwife set to begin tonight on […]

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  • Nonnatus House to re-open this Sunday on Call the Midwife for series 2

    Nonnatus House to re-open this Sunday on Call the Midwife for series 2

    Grossly overshadowed during this past season of telly by the juggernaut that is Downton Abbey was a brilliant series from the BBC that, on the surface, probably didn’t attract the attention it deserved. Not hard to understand when you think that the plot line of Call the Midwife could be summed up simply with the […]

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  • 2013 will be the Year of Endeavour with new episodes this Spring/Summer

    2013 will be the Year of Endeavour with new episodes this Spring/Summer

    When ITV1 commissioned and, along with PBS in the States, subsequently broadcast the one-off prequel, Endeavour, starring Shaun Evans as the young DC Morse in 2012, both the critical acclaim and audience response that followed left everyone immediately wanting more. More is what you will be getting soon as, beginning this Spring on ITV1 and […]

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  • Yet another Golden Globe for the Dowager Countess

    Yet another Golden Globe for the Dowager Countess

    Since most of you in the States were transfixed by episode two of series 3 of Downton Abbey, I’m guessing you might not be aware that the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards took place in Hollywood at the Beverly Hilton Hotel last night. Yes, it’s hard to believe, but someone actually had to the nerve […]

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  • BBC's Dancing on the Edge

    BBC's Dancing on the Edge

    It seems almost blasphemous that we should be talking about something other than Downton Abbey or Mr. Selfridge as both premiered last night. While America was engulfed in Downton-mania, the UK had a telly drama moment of its own as Mr. Selfridge also premiered Sunday evening on ITV1. At this point, however, I’ll leave to […]

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  • At long last, it’s Downton Day in the U.S. as cast visits NPR

    At long last, it’s Downton Day in the U.S. as cast visits NPR

    FINALLY! We are now at a point where we are merely a matter of hours, not days, away from the long-awaited premiere of season 3 of Downton Abbey tonight on PBS. Watching parties are in their final stages of preparation, individuals are feverishly sending out ‘do not call’ notices via Facebook and Twitter and, much […]

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