• Dowager Countess overheard at 2012 Emmys – "What is an EMMY?"

    Dowager Countess overheard at 2012 Emmys – "What is an EMMY?"

    There was a definite British Invasion at the 64th Annual Emmy Awards with nominations in numerous categories for Downton Abbey, Sherlock and Luther. Having moved this year from the Drama Series category instead of the Miniseries/Movie category, Downton Abbey picked up sixteen total nominations while the brilliant Sherlock received 13 nominations. Unfortunately, 2012 will forever […]

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  • The British Invasion at the 64th Annual Emmy Awards

    The British Invasion at the 64th Annual Emmy Awards

    You just thought the British Invasion referred to the mid-60’s takeover of the U.S. by both British music and pop culture. Not to take anything away from the likes of The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, The Troggs, Dave Clark 5, Herman’s Hermits and The Rolling Stones, but the real British Invasion happens in Los […]

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  • Celebrate Downton Abbey Day! with the Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook

    Celebrate Downton Abbey Day! with the Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook

    Prepared by Mrs. Patmore, served by Mr. Carson and enjoyed by the Crawley family and their guests, meals at Downton Abbey were extravagant, to say the least. When watching the series, there were times that you’d wish for the these are professionals, do not try this at home graphic to appear on the screen. While […]

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  • BBC steps up department store war with ITV

    BBC steps up department store war with ITV

    Bound and determined that The Paradise will not become a carbon copy of last years, Upstairs Downstairs, the BBC has pulled forward the broadcast of its department store drama, The Paradise, to a 9pm, Tuesday 25th September broadcast on BBC One. As it was originally targeted for transmission in early 2013, the schedule change screams […]

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  • New trailer and new poster, but CBS' Sherlock is still Elementary

    New trailer and new poster, but CBS' Sherlock is still Elementary

    Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on what side of the 21st century Sherlock debate you are on, there’s no stopping CBS’ Elementary which is still on the schedule for a September 27 premiere here in America. Given that it hasn’t even aired yet and as much as I want to like this and give it an […]

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  • Foyle's War returns to PBS' Masterpiece in 2013

    Foyle's War returns to PBS' Masterpiece in 2013

    Foyle’d one more time ITV, Acorn Media, and Eleventh Hour Films confirmed early yesterday a new series of Foyle’s War starring Michael Kitchen in his new role as Senior Intelligence Officer. According to ITV, the new series of 3, two-hour programs will be set during the early period after World War II with Foyle focusing […]

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  • Could Sherlock 3 be 'the end'? Not in my mind palace.

    Could Sherlock 3 be 'the end'? Not in my mind palace.

    While the Daily Express is reporting that the upcoming series of Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman could be the last due to extremely busy schedules of the two lead actors, let us stop and remember that this is television and anything can happen. Remember that this is the same production team that was able […]

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  • Sherlock gets Japanese manga makeover

    Sherlock gets Japanese manga makeover

    It was probably more than enough for Sherlock Holmes purists back in 2010 when they were forced to handle the thought that the world’s greatest consulting detective could be transformed into the 21st century, not to mention with an iPhone of all things. I think we all know how the Steven Moffat/Mark Gatiss creation caused […]

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  • Downton Abbey 3 trailer wars

    Downton Abbey 3 trailer wars

    Time for everyone’s daily dose of Downton Another day, another Downton Abbey 3 trailer. There can never be too many trailers as far as I’m concerned, especially when we still have four months from yesterday to wait until the premiere in the States. What has been interesting this week is to look at the trailer […]

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