Wallander 3 set for September 2012 on PBS

Word from PBS World Headquarters is that the newest series of Wallander now has a September 2012 broadcast transmission date set. The greatness that is Sir Kenneth Branagh will return as Kurt Wallander for another three installments of Swedish crime writer Henning Mankell’s classic detective series. Written by Peter Harness, who is known to PBS […]

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Downton Abbey III adds to cast

Feeling a bit neglected this week given the premiere of Sherlock on PBS (which, btw, premiered to an amazing 3.2 million viewers not including DVR or online viewing), Downton Abbey is back in the news this week with a bit of an update from the filming of series 3. In addition to the already well-documented […]

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Time to channel your inner Sherlock

In our continued euphoria spillover effect during Sherlock premiere week on PBS, it’s time lose the ‘…these are professionals, do not attempt this at home‘ subtext that has been running through your mind as you watch. Quit thinking you would be starring at Irene Adler and see nothing but ????. Now is the time to […]

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Sherlock co-creator hints at Sherlock 3 content

With last night’s premiere of the second series of Sherlock on PBS still a hot topic on numerous website chat rooms, co-writer/co-creator, Mark Gatiss, has lobbed the first Sherlock 3 grenade and hinted as to at least one of the stories that will be featured. Much like the 2010 Moffat/Gatiss simple three word tease for […]

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Post Sherlock – the greatness that is Lead Balloon

I’m guessing a few of you are already sitting in front of the telly eagerly awaiting the Sunday night premiere of the new season of Sherlock on PBS. If you happen to be in the North Texas area and KERA is your local public television station, then hang out with us until 11:00pm for the […]

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From Sherlock to Star Trek and all points in-between

As most everyone knows, Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) has been a bit busy since that fateful day back in 2010 when he graced the small screen and became Sherlock Holmes. Following the BBC/PBS premiere of the original Sherlock series, Benedict has shared his talents in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Parade’s End and upcoming in […]

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Livestream Q&A with Sherlock creators/star TONIGHT!!

Just when you thought your PBS telly experience couldn’t get any better…. In advance of this coming Sundays premiere of the new season of Sherlock on PBS’ Masterpiece series, PBS brings you a livestreamed Q&A with Masterpiece Sherlock series 2 star Benedict Cumberbatch, co-creator Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue. Feed starts at 7:15p CT/8:15p […]

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Kicking off 'Sherlock 2 week' at Trinity Hall

Last night was a fitting kick-off to the long-awaited broadcast of Sherlock 2 which premieres next Sunday, May 6, on PBS’ Masterpiece. About 150 fans of the BBC/PBS series braved the sunny, 70 degree weather to venture out to Trinity Hall Irish Pub for a great night of trivia and the opportunity to get an […]

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Dawn French on writing with Jennifer Saunders

When the great comedy duo of French and Saunders (Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders) went their separate ways back in 2010 following the end of Jam and Jerusalem, there was more than a bit of sadness in the air. Wanting a bit of time to focus on individual projects sounded great on paper, but there […]

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