Carmen Croghan often looks at the state of her British addiction and wonders how it got so out of hand. A part-time reference library staffer, she spends an inordinate amount of time watching just about any British series she can track down.
The Durrells in Corfu
As the final season of The Durrells in Corfu continues, the chaos and nest leaving persists. Last time we were in Corfu, Leslie organized a disastrous boar hunt for a lodger in spite of Gerry’s adamant objections, Margo ran away from home to work out her future and Louisa
The Durrells in Corfu
Welcome back to week two of The Durrells in Corfu’s final episodes. It’s certainly turning out to be a bittersweet season of change and growth. Last week, the Durrells had just converted their home into a guesthouse, but unfortunately, their first official lodger turned out to be a
The Durrells in Corfu
Welcome back to the fourth and final season of The Durrells in Corfu! For the next six weeks I’ll be recapping the adventures of this quirky family of English expats who started a new life in Corfu with the help of a handful of devoted friends. As you may
The Durrells in Corfu
The fourth and final The Durrells in Corfu season debuts on Sunday, September 29, so we’re finishing up these season one highlight recaps just in time! Last time Louisa’s disapproving Aunt Hermione tried to force the Durrells to return to dreary Bournemouth, Larry gave manual labor a try,
Actors and Actresses
The 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony honored a wide variety of television shows, many with British connections including Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, A Very English Scandal and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. But the undeniable belle of the ball was Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The English actress/writer/producer won three statuettes
The Durrells in Corfu
Our The Durrells in Corfu season one highlights continue as we await the debut of the fourth and final season! When last we saw Louisa and her brood, Leslie was in more than a spot of bother with the law. Margo was finding her companion position very beneficial indeed. Meanwhile
The Durrells in Corfu
Welcome back to our highlight recaps of The Durrells in Corfu’s first season as we try to prepare our emotions for the series' final run this Fall. Last time we visited the Durrell clan, Gerry had befriended a lonely convict, Margo tried out a job in the medical
The Durrells in Corfu
With just less than a month to go before the debut of the final season of The Durrells in Corfu, we have reached the halfway point of our season one highlight recaps. When we last visited with the Durrells, various family members were struggling financially, romantically and physically. Fortunately, a
The Durrells in Corfu
Welcome to our second installment of highlights from The Durrells in Corfu Season 1! As you may recall Louisa and her clan had just made the decision to move from England to Corfu in hopes of changing the outlook and prospects for their family. While the sailing was smooth, the
The Durrells in Corfu Season 1
Kalimera! As fans of The Durrells in Corfu are probably well aware, broadcast of the fourth and final season of the series is fast approaching - Sunday, September 29th at 8 pm ET on PBS to be exact. (As always, check your local listings for exact dates and times, just to
Years and Years
Like many of you, I’ve been watching the HBO quasi-dystopian drama Years and Years with a combination of great affection and uncomfortable nerve-jangling anxiety. (I'll be honest binge-watching this show was out of the question, as I needed time to process each episode before
Actors and Actresses
This month I’ve chosen to profile one of those British actors that I've been following so long he sort of feels like family. At just 37, he's tackled stage, film and television and tried his hand at sci-fi, comedy, thrillers, animation and period pieces