Lacy's love of British TV primarily involves evangelizing all things Doctor Who and watching as many period dramas as possible. York apologist and Ninth Doctor enthusiast, you can find her other writing all around the entertainment web.
The Durrells in Corfu
The end of an era is approaching: The Durrells in Corfu will be the series’ last. But that doesn’t mean that show won’t go out with plenty of heartwarming family moments before then. The Durrells' final bow begins this weekend on ITV in the U.K. Viewers
Movies
Is it my birthday? Did Christmas come early? That’s the only explanation that seems plausible for the cast announcement for James Bond director Sam Mendes’ upcoming World War I film, 1917. And, fine – it’s a little hyperbolic to suggest every actor I love is involved. Rufus Sewell won’
Movies
Get ready, Austenites, a new feature film adaptation of Emma is on the way! (Whether we need it or not.) The novel was first published in 1815, and follows the story of a young woman who can’t seem to stop herself from meddling in the affairs of others.
Comedy
It’s official: Filming is under way on Season 9 of Doc Martin! And it may or may not be the series’ last. ITV announced that the production has commenced on the ninth season of the popular comedy series, with Martin Clunes returning as the cantankerous, irascible Martin Ellingham. All
Gentleman Jack
The trailer for HBO’s upcoming eight-part series Gentleman Jack is here, and it already feels like an entirely different and exciting kind of period drama. The series aims to tell the story of Anne Lister, a Victorian-era landowner and industrialist who lived an incredibly unorthodox life. She
Unforgotten
Popular crime drama Unforgotten is returning to PBS Masterpiece in April, and we’ve got our first official look (well, here in the U.S. anyway) at the new season! The series stars Last Tango in Halifax’s Nicola Walker as DCI Cassie Stuart and Sanjeev Bhaskar as her partner
Victoria
What does the future hold for period drama Victoria? Possibly, a new queen. During press rounds for the Season 3 premiere in the U.K. stars Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes have been discussing what the series may look like in the coming years, and admitting that they will likely
Beecham House
Mark your calendars, period drama fans: Our next big thing is here. PBS’ Masterpiece has picked up the US rights to the six-part series Beecham House, which will air in the U.K. on ITV. The drama takes place in late 18th century Delhi before the British ruled the
The Spanish Princess
The Spanish Princess, the third installment in Starz’s run of limited series focused on exploring the history of the Tudor dynasty from the perspective of the women at the heart of the story, has an official premiere date. (At last!) The drama will officially begin on Sunday, May 5,
Killing Eve
The full trailer for the highly anticipated second season of BBC America’s buzzy drama Killing Eve is here, and it’s pretty much everything we could have asked for and more. The first teaser for Season 2 hinted primarily at the fallout from the explosive first season finale, in
Manhunt (2019)
British TV fans are generally used to seeing actor Martin Clunes in comedic roles, on successful programs such as Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly. He tackles his first leading role in a more serious drama with Manhunt, a tense, intelligent series about the dogged hunt for a killer who
Call the Midwife
Great news, Call the Midwife fans! Your favorite 1960s nuns and midwives aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Following the U.K. airing of the Season 8 finale, the BBC announced that the popular period drama has been officially renewed for an additional two seasons! The medical drama follows the