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.
BBC America
Sir David Attenborough's name is virtually synonymous with natural history and wildlife programming. The award-winning naturalist has taken us everywhere, exploring the full breadth of our world with the Planet Earth series and delving even further into the specifics of everything from the deep sea (Blue Planet) and
Peacock
The Jackal apparently won't be tamed any time soon. NBC streamer Peacock and U.K. network Sky have renewed the splashy thriller series The Day of the Jackal for a second season --- before the first has even finished airing in America. Based on the novel by Frederick
Starz
Starz has confirmed a January premiere date for its buzzy psychological thriller The Couple Next Door. The six-part series, which stars Anglophile favorites Sam Heughan (Outlander) and Eleanor Tomlinson (Poldark) aired on the U.K. network Channel 4 late last year, and will finally come to America to kick off
Netflix
Netflix and the BBC have confirmed that the popular teen thriller A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will be back for another round of teenage crime-solving. The series' first season introduced Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi, a young true crime enthusiast who becomes convinced her small town's
Better Late Than Never
The COVID-19 pandemic was a significant blow to the entertainment industry. From large-scale complications like multi-year production delays (or outright series cancellations) to subtler shifts in audience viewing habits, the repercussions are still echoing today. The long-term production delays meant networks had to adapt, whether shifting streaming-only hits to broadcast,
Netflix
While Netflix is rightly known for its popular British period dramas like Bridgerton and The Crown, the streamer is rapidly building up its slate of international dramas. (And, no, we're not just talking about Squid Game.) Historical series like the German The Empress and the Italian The Law
Disney/Hulu
Fresh off its wins at the 2024 BAFTA Scotland Awards, the BBC has announced that its charmingly offbeat coming-of-age comedy Dinosaur will officially return for a second season. The series stars Ashley Storrie (The Graduettes) as Nina, an autistic woman in her 30s who lives with her sister Evie (Kat
BritBox
Crime thriller After the Flood has been officially renewed for a second season by ITV and BritBox. While the series received mixed reviews from critics, strong ratings and an ending that essentially demanded a continuation means the drama will be back for more sleuthing in a Yorkshire town that seems
Disney/Hulu
Nothing says Merry Christmas like....dinosaurs? That's the vibe in the latest clip from Doctor Who's forthcoming festive special "Joy to the World," which features Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, a guest appearance by Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, and a seemingly very
BritBox
In the years since Downton Abbey concluded, it's been interesting to watch the career choices of those involved as they've left Highclere Castle (and the notoriety of their roles within) behind. Former heartthrob Dan Stevens has fully embraced his weirdo character actor era, starring in projects
PBS
Jane Austen adaptations are a staple in the life of any Anglophile and, as such, we're rarely hurting for the chance to see the author's stories of love and manners depicted onscreen in some form or other. But as the world gears up to celebrate Austen&
Movies
Greek mythology retellings have exploded in popularity across the publishing world in recent years. From feminist reimaginings and queer explorations to graphic novels and literary fiction that uses specific moments from familiar epic tales as a jumping-off point for other stories, they're everywhere, both when it comes to