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.
Mrs. Wilson
Period drama Mrs. Wilson has an official U.S. airdate! Based on the true story of Alison Wilson, real-life grandmother of the series’ star Ruth Wilson, the two-part drama tells a tale of intrigue, spycraft, and a longstanding family mystery. At the outset of World War II, Alison
Jamestown
Previously on Jamestown: A weird episode sees Nicholas Farlow return from Bermuda with a fey new acquaintance named Simeon, who claims to be an alchemist and bears a more than passing romantic interest in his friend. In the end, though Simeon cannot make gold, he claims to have changed his
The Spanish Princess
The Spanish Princess, the highly anticipated sequel to popular Starz series The White Queen and The White Princess, wrapped filming earlier this Fall, and now we finally have our first images from the upcoming drama to drool over. Based on two more of Philippa Gregory’s bestselling novels about the
Brexit: The Uncivil War
Given the tumult that is still going on in the process, one has to wonder whether it’s really the best time to drop a one-off TV move about the United Kingdom’s Brexit deal, but we’re getting one whether we like it or not. On the plus
Jamestown
Previously on Jamestown: James Read experiences a personal tragedy, Henry gets married, Jocelyn makes an extremely poor romantic decision, and the Governor’s plot to swindle the natives doesn’t work out as planned. It’s a soapy romp, and the best episode of Season 2 thus far. Read our
Previously on Jamestown: The Sharrow baby goes missing, which throws the whole settlement into turmoil, as everyone from the slaves to the local natives to Alice herself is suspected. The twist turns out to be that the Pamunkey did take the baby – without Chacrow’s knowledge of course – in attempt
Les Miserables
The BBC’s lavish new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel Les Miserables is coming to America next year on PBS’ Masterpiece, and we finally know the series' official premiere date. The six-part series kicks off on Sunday, April 14, so get out those 2019 calendars and
Vanity Fair
The splashy new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s classic novel Vanity Fair is coming to America at last, and just in time for Christmas. The seven-part series aired earlier this Fall on U.K. network ITV, and is from the same producers behind Poldark and Victoria. stars Ready
Call the Midwife
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, enjoying all the attendant holiday fun that comes with the end of any trip around the sun, but it also means it’s time for the annual festive emotional catharsis that is the Call the Midwife holiday special! Both the
Movies
The first teaser trailer for the Downton Abbey movie is here, which confirms one really important thing: This is real, it’s actually happening, and it’s not something we all made up during a shared fever dream. Titled simply Downton Abbey, the feature film adaptation will simply continue the
Victoria
PBS Masterpiece has released its first full trailer for highly anticipated third season of period drama Victoria. This latest preview gives us a bit more context for the new season than the first teaser clip released back in October. Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes are back as Victoria and Albert,
Luther
The BBC dropped the first trailer for the upcoming fifth season of popular crime drama Luther, and it’s everything we could have wanted it to be and more. We haven’t seen Idris Elba sporting John Luther’s iconic coat since the abbreviated Season 4 back in 2015, and,