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.
Last Tango in Halifax
In 2013, PBS audiences were charmed by the love story of Alan Buttershaw and Celia Dawson, a pair of childhood sweethearts who found each other on Facebook after nearly sixty years apart. Starring Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid, the BAFTA award-winning BBC drama Last Tango in Halifax tells the
The Durrells in Corfu
Last time on The Durrells in Corfu, Louisa railed against the reality of getting older; Gerry’s avoidance of a traditional education continued; Leslie discovered he has a talent for photography; and Vasilia’s seduction of Larry scored a dismaying result. Oh, and Margo was preoccupied with her spots… This
The Durrells in Corfu
Previously on The Durrells in Corfu, Louisa cracked down on Gerry’s wild boy ways and tried to arrange for some structured learning. Leslie showed some initiative by starting a homemade liqueur business, but no one wanted to buy his booze. Margo decided she liked boys too much to join
The Durrells in Corfu
When we last left the Durrells, Louisa had gained a potential new suitor in wealthy British businessman Hugh Jarvis and a rival in new landlady Vasilia Prifona. Gerry’s pursuit of animal conservation led to an otter breeding enterprise. Margo’s infatuation with a young monk and his peaceful lifestyle
The Durrells in Corfu
It’s been a year since Masterpiece viewers were introduced to the Durrell clan, lately of Corfu, Greece. As a recent convert to the charms of this quirky yet heartwarming family drama, I was asked if I would be interested in penning recaps for the second season of The Durrells
Actors and Actresses
As you may have figured out, I am a fan of the acting profession and firmly stand behind the belief that the UK produces some of the best actors in the world. Perhaps that’s the reason why I enjoy sharing the work of these talented artists with all of
Comedy
This weekend marks thirty years since the debut of the BAFTA award-winning comedy series Blackadder the Third. For those not familiar with this franchise written by Richard Curtis (of Love Actually and The Vicar of Dibley fame) and Ben Elton (The Young Ones and Upstart Crow), the series chronicles
Movies
Hard to believe but it's officially been two decades since movie-going audiences were introduced to a group of unemployed misfits from Sheffield, England desperate to make a few quid. So bad are their prospects, in fact, that the impulsive idea to form a local Chippendale-esque troupe
Movies
Okay, first things first. Hands up who’s seen Christopher Nolan’s epic WWII box office hit Dunkirk? If you have thought about it but are still on the fence, I recommend you see it in the theatre. Dunkirk is the sort of film that is sure to lose much
The Great British Baking Show
First there were twelve, now there are three. It's time for the season finale of The Great British Baking Show! Dun dun dunnn! A nerve-racking Patisserie Week semifinal eliminated Selasi who, despite his cool, no-worries demeanor, finally hit the wall of his abilities. This week three
The Great British Baking Show
The air was steamy and the stakes were high as our four remaining bakers entered the tent this week. With just three patisserie challenges standing between the contestants and a spot in this season’s The Great British Baking Show final, even Mel and Sue’s bad French accents couldn’
Remember Me
In last week’s Remember Me cliffhanger, we witnessed the disappearance into thin air of Tom Parfitt (Michael Palin) and his ghostly Indian governess from the Scarborough beachfront. For more details, check out the full recap here. But the story is far from over, not by a long chalk (as