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.
A Very English Scandal
British actor Hugh Grant will return to television in new BBC drama A Very English Scandal, which tells the true story of the first British politician to stand trial for conspiracy and incitement to murder. The series marks Grant’s return to television for the first time since the early
Poldark
Previously, on Poldark: There’s way too much to fit here. We’ve got recaps if you need a refresher on anything that’s gone down so far on the beautiful Cornish coast. (And yours truly hasn’t recapped anything around here since Victoria, so bear with me while I
Vanity Fair
Production is officially under way on ITV and Amazon Studio’s lavish new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s classic 1848 novel Vanity Fair. The seven-part drama is written by Gwyneth Hughes, and is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. It follow the story of modern heroine
Comedy
At long last, the new season of mega-popular British comedy Doc Martin is almost here. After two long years of waiting, fans will finally get to go back to Portwenn. And ITV has released a clip from the first episode of Season 8! Martin Clunes is, of course, back
Good Omens
Filming has started on the small screen adaptation of fantasy drama Good Omens, starring Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex, the Twilight films) and David Tennant (Doctor Who, Jessica Jones). Otherwise known as "that show that has pretty much the most perfect lead casting for a TV series ever"
Movies
Dan Stevens created quite an uproar when he unceremoniously quit his role as everyone’s dream boyfriend Matthew Crawley on Downton Abbey. His decision to leave the show – which was the height of its international fame – surprised most people, since it and he were so successful at that moment in
The Child in Time
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch may not be about to play the great detective again anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been keeping busy in the meantime. (And, no, before anyone asks, no one has any idea when another season of Sherlock might happen. If it ever
Poldark
American fans still have a little under a month to go before the third season of Poldark hits our screens in the US, but there’s already good news to share about Season 4! Yes, really. And, I know, we haven’t seen Season 3 yet. But, the popular period
Man in an Orange Shirt
Powerful BBC drama Man in an Orange Shirt will officially premiere on PBS’ Masterpiece next spring. While you may not have heart of this drama, it aired in the U.K. this past August - to generally rave reviews – as part the BBC’s 2017 Gay Britannia season, a series of
Gunpowder
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan wondering how you’ll pass the time during the series’ (likely quite lengthy) hiatus, don’t worry. You won’t have to go that long without seeing its star Kit Harington on your television screen again. The Thrones actor has the leading
Victoria
In what is potentially the best news ever for fans of the popular period drama Victoria, a familiar face will be rejoining star Jenna Coleman this season. Rufus Sewell, who played the generally swoon-worthy Lord Melbourne will be back for Season 2. Yes, dreams can come true, y’all.
The Durrells in Corfu
The trailer for the second season of heartwarming family drama The Durrells in Corfu is here! (And spoiler alert: It's pretty adorable.) Season 2 of the popular series will air on PBS’ Masterpiece this Fall, starting on October 15. It’ll be paired on Sunday nights with the