For fans of British telly, the first day of the PBS annual meeting in Denver could easily be the best given the announcement by the network that they have acquired the broadcast rights to the mega-BBC drama hit, Call the Midwife, which stars Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris and Jessica Raine. Fans of the […]
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If you’re in the UK or in the States, you know of the brilliance that is Sherlock and Doc Martin. While Sherlock (BBC) and Doc Martin (ITV1) have been extraordinarily successful franchises in the UK, it’s no different in America with each series finding both critical acclaim while attracting a large and loyal following on […]
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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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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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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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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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As we reported back in February, a bit of PG Wodehouse brilliance is on the horizon with the commissioning of Blandings by the BBC. At the time, Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous, Jam and Jerusalem) was the only cast member that had been announced. Now, according to comedy.co.uk, filming has begun and the supporting cast has been […]
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Doctor Who showrunner, Steven Moffat, is pulling out all the stops for the 7th season of the longest running science fiction on the planet….and beyond. As we have been reporting since filming began back in February, the upcoming series has logged a lot of frequent flyer miles this time around from Cardiff to Spain to […]
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Happy St. Georges Day Even though it’s not an official bank holiday (yet) in England and evil things are said to occur on St. George’s Day in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, it’s a time for celebration. Generally observed by nations around the world of which Saint George is the patron saint, 23 April is recognized as […]
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Sadly, the BBC’s 40-year renovation project at 165 Eaton Place has come to an end. Upstairs Downstairs has been axed following a relatively poor showing for the second series in the UK. The second and final six episodes of the updated Upstairs Downstairs series will air in the States beginning in October 2012 as part […]
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