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.
Apple TV
The French period drama Carême represents Apple TV+'s latest foray into the world of international programming, joining shows like Liaison, La Maison, and Drops of God. Based on the biography of real-life French chef Antonin Carême, the series chronicles his rise from poverty-stricken origins to culinary
Movies
There's lots to unpack when it comes to the new Netflix drama Adolescence, from its depiction of incel culture and teen bullying to its decision to leave its female victim on the sidelines of its larger story. But there's one thing we can all agree on,
Apple TV
Despite its success in many other genres and formats, Apple TV+ still does not make nearly enough period dramas. (At least, according to me, noted period drama enjoyer.) But, thankfully, it's best one is heading back to us sooner rather than later. The streamer has set a June
PBS
Wolf Hall is, in many ways, the Platonic ideal of what a period drama is supposed to be and do. Sumptuous to look at, gloriously dense, unapologetically intellectual, and made with remarkable attention to period-accurate details, the six-part drama featured an all-star cast of British heavy hitters
Apple TV
After months of rumors and speculation, Apple TV+'s worst-kept secret is officially official: Ted Lasso, the Emmy-winning comedy that racked up awards season hardware and became the streamer's most popular series (at least until the second season of Severance came along), will return for
Netflix
If the real world feels like it's getting a little too much for you these days, don't worry, Netflix's dystopian techno-horror anthology Black Mirror is coming to make you feel at least a little better that things aren't worse. A modern-
Movies
It's a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen's classic Pride & Prejudice inspires some decidedly...let's just call them passionate reactions among fans. After all, the debate about which is the superior onscreen version of the iconic romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy
ITV
Broadchurch creator and former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall is about to add another impressive title to his resume: that of published author. His first novel, titled Death at the White Hart, will hit shelves this year. Though the crime mystery hasn’t been published yet, U.K. network ITV
Netflix
One of the best things you may not realize about Netflix is how deep the streamer's library of international original series runs. (Or precisely how many of those series are likely to appeal to Anglophiles.) Though these shows may be in languages other than English, a fair amount
ITV
ITV has found its first group of guests for its forthcoming (and extremely unique) interview show, The Assembly. An adaptation of the French series Les Rencontres du Papotin, which featured appearances from notable figures ranging from President Emmanuel Macron and Killing Eve star Camille Cottin, the format sees celebrities and
Amazon Studios/Prime Video
English screenwriter Michael Hirst, the man behind the History Channel's Vikings and Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla, is set to return to the small screen for his third Norse historical drama, which once again will move house, making this the third streaming service to produce a piece of
Theater
Broadway is bursting with opportunities for Anglophiles to catch some critically acclaimed British theater for themselves this spring, from a transfer of Sarah Snook's (Succession) award-winning turn in The Picture of Dorian Gray to Andrew Scott's (Ripley) one-man Vanya and the musical Operation Mincemeat.