Wallander
Sir Kenneth Branagh returns to PBS stations nationwide in his Emmy-nominated role as Inspector Kurt Wallander for a final run of the beloved mystery series Wallander beginning on Sunday, May 8. Based on the novels of the late Henning Mankell, the series’ fourth and final season will be comprised
Mr. Selfridge
Previously, on Mr. Selfridge: Victor and Mae are suddenly close again. They decide that they should have dinner, because their breakup like twenty years was probably a big mistake. Harry tries to convince everyone that gangsters absolutely did not break his store windows as payback, and scrambles to find a
Eurovision
Eurovision, the over-60-year-old singing contest involving nearly the whole of Europe, is finally coming to the US airwaves.
Call the Midwife
This week’s installment of Call the Midwife focuses on stories about the importance of self-esteem, open-mindedness and unconditional love. Some of the characters who have been in the foreground recently fade back to let others into the spotlight for a time. Let’s revisit what happened to
Mr. Selfridge
Previously, on Mr. Selfridge: Miss Mardle and Mr. Grove have a heart to heart, get back together and then get engaged because Grove is dying and that’s what every couple on TV ever does when that’s happening. Kitty decides that it’s okay to give up on all
Call the Midwife
As the sisters of Nonnatus House prepare for a special service honoring Sister Hildegard, the first of their order to serve in Poplar, it was a week of upheaval. A young man’s dreams are shattered only to be given a second chance. Tears are back full force as Sister
Mr. Selfridge
Previously, on Mr. Selfridge: The gang goes to France for a press junket because why not. While they’re there, Harry spends a ton of money on this trip, including free booze and accommodations for the reporters, a big party and jewelry for the dreadful Dolly girls. Frank gets wasted
Call the Midwife
This week’s Call the Midwife reliably delivered another dose of medical drama, hope, kindness and innocent romance. Not to mention another unthinkable example of how women suffer for their indiscretions while the men go basically scot-free. Let’s get on with the summarizing, shall we? (In case you
Comedy
When it comes to British telly, I find myself watching a lot of current series -mostly gritty police dramas or edgy comedies- which I enormously appreciate and enjoy. But sometimes after a tension-filled binge session witnessing the heart wrenching things people endure living in the dead-end tower blocks,
Mr. Selfridge
Previously, on Mr. Selfridge: Harry continues to make poor life decisions, whether they’re about his romantic partners, his children or his businesses. He’s busy staying out all night drinking and doing other gross things with the Dolly sisters, and setting up new, only vaguely legal investment schemes with
Call the Midwife
I’m assuming we’ve all watched episode two and are ready to relive it, right? Because, as you know, this one traverses a rollercoaster of emotions; love, loss, anxiety, hope and disappointment! So if you’ve girded your loins, let’s crack on with the recap. Nurse Gilbert and
The Night Manager
Popular BBC One thriller The Night Manager debuted in the United States on cable network AMC, as yet another outlet looks to cash in on the growing popularity of British television among US audiences. If you’re an Anglophile in any capacity, then you’ve probably seen some of those