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Getting Up to Speed with 'Last Tango in Halifax'

9/19/2020

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in Drama by Carmen Croghan

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Hands up - who is excited for the return of Last Tango in Halifax? Great! Now, who has gotten a little fuzzy on the details of the Buttershaw family’s shenanigans since we last saw them in Christmastime 2017? Well, never fear because we’ve put together a quick overview of the show to remind you of the key plot points of the series.

Love British Humor? Try Jodi Taylor's 'The Chronicles of St Mary’s'

9/18/2020

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in Books by Janet Mullany

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Time travel? The Chronicles of St Mary series by Jodi Taylor will surprise, entertain, and confound you. In fact, they may just be the exact books we need right now.

HBO Max Gives 'The Great Pottery Throw Down' A Spin

9/17/2020

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in Reality by Ani Bundel

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Three seasons of The Great Pottery Throw Down arrive on HBO Max to test Britain's pottery prowess.

'Sucession' Star Sarah Snook to Lead New Adaptation of 'Persuasion'

9/16/2020

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in Movies by Lacy Baugher

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The popular Succession actress Sarah Snook will lead a new feature film adaptation of Jane Austen's final complete novel, Persuasion.

'The Great British Baking Show' Season 8 is Coming to Netflix This Month

9/15/2020

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Netflix will air the new season of The Great British Baking Show weekly starting at the end of September.

36: The Van Der Valk Remake

9/15/2020

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in Podcast by Lacy Baugher

The ladies dig into the new Masterpiece remake of classic mystery series Van der Valk, with mixed results.

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Netflix Period Drama 'La Revolution' Will Offer a Reimagined History of France

9/14/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

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New Netflix French-language period drama La Revolution will reimagine the history of France,

'Van Der Valk' Season 1 Episode 1 Recap: "Love In Amsterdam"

9/13/2020

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in Mystery by Ani Bundel

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A new remake of the classic mystery series Van Der Valk arrives with a new spin on the famous detective and a case of love and politics.

Catherine of Aragon Prepares for Battle in 'The Spanish Princess' Season 2 Trailer

9/12/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

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The first trailer for The Spanish Princess Season 2 shows Catherine of Aragon preparing for battle - in more ways than one.

Remembering Dame Diana Rigg

9/11/2020

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in Actors and Actresses by Carmen Croghan

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We remember the talented Dame Diana Rigg whose career in theatre, film, and television was a study in playing strong, intelligent women.

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