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Thirty years ago this week, television audiences were introduced to Inspector Morse. This popular mystery series spanned 13 years, 33 episodes and earned six British Academy TV awards in the process including a pair for the show’s revered star, John Thaw. Despite the fact that I have been a
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Finally! After what feels like a million years but is actually only three, Sherlock is back with a proper full series. (I’m not counting the Victorian one-off special that aired during early 2016 in this, if only because that episode was really weird, and didn’t actually advance the
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It’s almost time. A new season of Sherlock is almost upon us. We haven’t had a proper one since 2014. (The one-off Victorian-set special episode “The Abominable Bride” doesn’t count. Mostly because it was a dream sequence that didn’t actually move the series’ plot forward in
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Wow, was this a devastating year or what? And not just for the British entertainment community, but globally. It’s been next to impossible to keep up with the growing list of those who have left us; some after long, full careers while others have suddenly passed when we assumed
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As many of you probably know I work in a library where I have the distinct pleasure of being in charge of the DVD collection. And as I go about my duties I occasionally come upon an item that I didn’t realize we had. Recently, while restocking a display
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Period drama Victoria is finally coming to America this January, to fill the hole that Downton Abbey has left in our hearts. Or, try to anyway. Even though it’s a much more straightforward historical drama that’s based on a real person, Victoria has a similar feel. The show’
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Christmas time is here and, fortunately for Call the Midwife fans, that means a holiday visit from our friends at Nonnatus House. However, don’t expect a traditional wintery Poplar Yuletide this time around because the midwives and their friends unexpectedly find themselves responding to a dire medical situation in
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After a long wait, American audiences finally had the chance to see The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses for themselves. The sequel series aired on PBS’ Great Performances in December, 2016 The original The Hollow Crown series adapted four of Shakespeare’s history plays – Richard II, Henry IV
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After what feels like an excruciatingly long wait, the highly anticipated sequel to The Hollow Crown, subtitled The Wars of the Roses, is finally airing in America on PBS’ Great Performances this December. The original Hollow Crown adapted four of Shakespeare’s history plays – Richard II, Henry IV Pts. 1
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Even though Thanksgiving is technically over for us Americans, there’s still plenty to be thankful for this week. One of the biggest is that we’re just over a month away from new Sherlock episodes (finally!!). And since that’s the case, that means new promotional material is ever
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Previously on Poldark: Ross waffles some more about his feelings for Elizabeth and Demelza. For her part, Demelza has had quite enough of Ross’ awful behavior, and lets him know about it. She also takes herself to a house party where she tries to commit some revenge adultery with Captain
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If you’ve been watching the lavish new Netflix series The Crown, you have no doubt become familiar with BAFTA nominated actress Claire Foy. Her portrayal of a young Queen Elizabeth, distinctive accent and all, has put this English rose in the spotlight recently. However, Ms. Foy has graced our