It’s been quite some time since I have written and/or mentioned anything about Luther or Idris Elba, who stars in the series in the title role as DCI John Luther. No good reason except for the fact that it’s been over two years since a new episode has appeared on either side of the Atlantic. For those […]
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When Downton Abbey finally closes its’ doors on Friday, 25 December in the UK (Sunday, March 6, 2016 on PBS’ Masterpiece series), they will have a little help from Patricia Hodge, whom British comedy fans will know from her most recent spot-on portrayal of Miranda’s mother, Penny, in the brilliant series, Miranda. Unfortunately, at this […]
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It was the red carpets of all red carpets Tuesday night in London with Downton Abbey stars past and present turning out as BAFTA honored the period drama as it enters its sixth and final season on ITV (and PBS). Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Allen Leech, Penelope […]
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For the past 5+ years, those who have watched every second of Downton Abbey have seen the best of times and the worst of times. It’s the instances that brilliantly combine both the best and the worst of times where you fondly remember the good old days of Dallas and Dynasty with the witty banter […]
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Men Behaving Badly‘s Neil Morrissey has been added to the cast of the second set of Grantchester mysteries which has begun filming in and around London, Cambridge and Grantchester. Based on The Grantchester Mysteries by James Runcie, the next set of six episodes will continue to follow the exploits of a rather unlikely duo, the […]
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When the most highly-anticipated and talked about series since Downton Abbey comes to a close tonight at 9p ET / 8p CT as part of PBS’ Masterpiece series, Poldark fans both new and old, while they might be a bit sad, will cherish the knowledge that series two will soon begin filming with a targeted 2016 broadcast date on both BBC […]
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As the sun begins to set on the final series of our beloved Downton Abbey, cast and crew have begun to bid a final fond farewell to all the locations and the characters that have meant so much to them over the past six years, not to mention the personal farewell’s to their fellow actors. With the […]
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These days, series such as Downton Abbey, Mr. Selfridge, Call the Midwife and, most recently, Poldark, seem to be grabbing all the headlines. Rightfully so, but there is, however, a little known series that has quietly captured audiences on both sides of the pond bringing them back week after week, each time wearing their hearts more and […]
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Robin of Sherwood The mid-80’s British cult classic, is getting a bit of a new life…sort of. Headed by Jason Connery, who took over for Michael Praed to lead the band of Merry Men after Robin of Loxley was killed at the end of series two, all of Sherwood Forest’s outlaw principles will be back […]
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Based on the Tommy and Tuppence characters created by Agatha Christie, Partners In Crime follows the husband and wife sleuths in 1950s England as they stumble into a world of Cold War conspiracy, undercover agents, mysterious evil masterminds and diabolical political conspiracy. Starring David Walliams (Little Britain, Big School, Mr. Stink) and Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife, An […]
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