Having previewed most of the PBS Masterpiece Mystery fall lineup over the last few weeks (Page 8, Inspector Lewis & Case Histories), I just realized that one program had slipped through the cracks. The Song Of Lunch featuring two of Britain’s most acclaimed actors, Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson will be aired on PBS on…
It was only a couple of days ago that we bought you the exciting new trailer and images for season two of the hit British show Downton Abbey, and if that wasn’t enough to quench your Downton Abbey sized thirst then we are pleased to follow it up with an actual preview of the very first…
PBS has lined up some great shows as part of their upcoming Masterpiece Mystery season. Last week we bought you details and a sneak peak from Inspector Lewis and Page 8, today we have the trailer for Case Histories starring Jason Isaacs. Isaacs, who you will likely recognize form the Harry Potter series in which…
When PBS Masterpiece announced its fall schedule a couple of months back the stand out show for me was the spy thriller Page 8, with Bill Nighy, Rachel Weisz, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Tom Hughes, Felicity Jones, Ewen Bremner and Judy Davis (what a cast!). Since then David Hare’s (The Reader) feature-length TV show for…
We told you we would keep you up to date with any news on Downton Abbey while we all wait patiently for the new series. So here is a new picture just released from the set. Filming started this week on the new British television series which is expected to begin here in the US…
Coming soon from Masterpiece Classics is the British Television remake of Upstairs, Downstairs and Masterpiece has just released a new clip and created the TV shows own page on its website. The original show is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year so what better way to pay tribute to this classic with the new version…
Here are this weeks British television DVD releases : Murder Investigation Team: Series One: Following the leaders of a squad of detectives this show reveals the true procedure and grit of crime investigation. DI Vivien Friend (Olivier Award winner Samantha Spiro) and intuitive DC Rosie MacManus (Lindsey Coulson, EastEnders) track the worse criminals as part of…
Any Human Heart is the latest British television show from Masterpiece Theater Official Synopsis from Masterpiece: How can a man in the bloom of youth, pursuing writing and sex with equal vigor, end up grizzled, old, and surrounded by piles of boxes and paper, the detritus of a life? The answer is the story of…
Last week we brought you the background of the cast and characters of the family of Downton Abbey.This week just in time for tonights finale on PBS here is a summary of the staff cast and characters. Don’t forget to watch tonight at 9pm EST. The Staff Jim Carter (Charles Carson,Butler) Actor Jim Carter is…
According to British publication Metro Legendary American actor Harrison Ford is a big fan of Downton Abbey.Even going to the lengths of suggesting if they ever needed an American character they could contact him! He said ” It is a class production and if they ever need an American in it…” Anything is possible, and it wouldn’t…
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