If everything you read on the internet is true, it looks like the doors of Downton Abbey just might re-open soon. While this has been a widely distributed rumor since Mr. Carson shuttered the doors back in March 2016, it seems to have picked up a great deal of steam this past week as there are […]
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At long last, the return of Poldark is upon us. For those that have been (im)patiently needing to learn the fate of Captain Ross Poldark, we are mere hours away from the 2-hour premiere of series 2 at 8:00pET/7:00pCT on PBS. The new Poldark took America by storm when it premiered last year as present day fans of […]
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While a majority of Planet Earth is still saddened by the fact that Downton Abbey closed its doors after six brilliant series this past year, one has to wonder if much of the television industry is secretly a bit happier to see it shutter, especially after last night’s Emmy Awards. In addition to receiving awards for hair […]
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It’s the true definition of drama the instant a young 18-year-old Victoria is told she will be crowned Queen of England. That brief ‘dear in the headlights’ moment when she finds out that her Uncle, King William IV, has died and begins to grasp the concept that she’ll be the next Sovereign is recreated brilliantly by series star, […]
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With Friday’s announcement that Victoria, the heir apparent to capture a Downton Abbey audience that has been walking around aimlessly since early 2016, will go head to head with Poldark, the other ‘next, next Downton Abbey’, might just bring the likes of Michael Buffer out of retirement for a little ringside action. Going head to head in the main event ratings battle will […]
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Over the past several years, there seems to be a growing difference between the way series that air in both the UK and the U.S. are promoted to potential audiences. While series such as Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey, Lewis, Endeavour and, now Poldark have enjoyed both critical acclaim and audience success on the BBC, ITV and PBS, […]
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Following up on yesterday’s news that the bicycle-riding, cardigan-wearing midwives of Nonnatus House are headed to Cape Town, South Africa to film the forthcoming 2016 holiday special comes news of a new cast addition for series 6. When the series returns in early 2017, Nonnatus House will be getting a new nun in the form of Dame […]
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With her role as Lady Mary Crawley from Downton Abbey clearly in her rear view mirror, Michelle Dockery has traded in her parasol and channeled her gun-totin’ non-Lady Mary side to star in Godless, a new western series which has begun filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The limited period drama series set in a New Mexico mining town […]
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This is nothing short of brilliant on two counts. Well, probably more than two, but that’s all I can think of at present. First, the fact that Matt Lucas is returning to Doctor Who and, two, no one EVER gets to see anything other than maybe a few stills taken during production of Doctor Who. EVER! Those […]
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The UK’s ultimate baking battle, The Great British Bake-Off, is back on PBS in America beginning July 1! Once again for 2016, armed with it’s official U.S. title for PBS, Planet Earth’s favorite baking show, The Great British Baking Show, returns for a new series beginning Friday, July 1 at 9p ET/8p CT. The series features cookery writer Mary Berry […]
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