• The Bachelor meets the Ladies of Downton Abbey

    The Bachelor meets the Ladies of Downton Abbey

    Aside from the greatness of Jimmy Fallon, Funny or Die and SNL, there have been few other Downton Abbey parodies that were absolutely spot on. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, along comes Brilliance.com and their mashup of Downton Abbey and The Bachelor. See for yourself what happens […]

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  • So, you want to be the next Hercule Poirot?

    So, you want to be the next Hercule Poirot?

    After watching the brilliant Sir David Suchet for the last 25+ years lend his excellence to the creation of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, it would be hard to imagine anyone even attempting to re-create perfection should another Poirot series materialize somewhere, someday. Of course, I said the same thing in the 1980’s when finding it […]

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  • It's more 'Death in Paradise' for the island of Saint-Marie

    It's more 'Death in Paradise' for the island of Saint-Marie

    Pretty soon, they are going to stop calling the quiet little fictional island of Saint-Marie in the Caribbean anything close to paradise. You certainly don’t want to be up for the job of the police department’s lead inspector next time it comes open as they don’t seem to leave the island….well, breathing. You’ll remember that […]

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  • New Agatha Christie mysteries headed to BBC One

    New Agatha Christie mysteries headed to BBC One

    Following up Fridays announcement from Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning, that Call the Midwife had been commissioned for a 4th series, comes some equally as brilliant news regarding new Agatha Christie adaptations. Historically, Christie’s two greatest creations, Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, have transmitted on ITV in the UK. In announcing the details […]

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  • BBC1 to adapt 'Poldark' for 2015

    BBC1 to adapt 'Poldark' for 2015

    Longtime BBC and PBS viewers will no doubt remember Robin Ellis in the title role as British officer Captain Ross Poldark, who returns to his native Cornwall after the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century. Based on the novels written by Winston Graham, Poldark aired on BBC1 and PBS in the mid-70’s. Considered […]

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  • Minnie Driver auditions for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Ellen'

    Minnie Driver auditions for 'Downton Abbey' on 'Ellen'

    Before we take a final look at the 2014 BBC Showcase, we pause for a bit of Downton Abbey fun… With the help of Ellen Degeneres, Minnie Driver is one step closer to fulfilling a lifelong dream (ok, at least a dream that she’s had for the last four years since Downton Abbey began in […]

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  • Drama takes center stage at BBC Showcase 2014

    Drama takes center stage at BBC Showcase 2014

    After a healthy dose of comedy the last couple of days with Rev, Wrong Mans, Uncle, Inside No. 9 and Mr. Sloane, the focus was on drama as we are at the halfway point of the BBC Showcase screenings in Liverpool. Already armed with the knowledge that there will be new seasons of Death in […]

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  • It's Comedy/Drama time at BBC Showcase 2014

    It's Comedy/Drama time at BBC Showcase 2014

    It’s always brilliant to enter into screening overload on the first day of the BBC Showcase in Liverpool. Already in 2014, from a drama standpoint, public television viewers have been treated to new seasons of Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Call the Midwife, Mr. Selfridge, Doc Martin, Father Brown and Death in Paradise. The good news is […]

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  • Will Ferrell skates to Olympic Gold with Downton Abbey themed performance

    Will Ferrell skates to Olympic Gold with Downton Abbey themed performance

    An Olympic performance that deserves to be seen… There are some things that either need no explanation…or defy explanation, depending on the side of the fence you’re on when it comes to Will Ferrell. As most know, Jimmy Fallon and Downton Abbey go way back. We all remember his brilliant Downton Sixby parodies, right? If […]

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