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BBC Thriller 'The Nest' to Premiere on Acorn TV

6/24/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

Popular BBC relationship thriller The Nest will come to America this summer, courtesy of streaming platform Acorn TV. The five-part series stars Line of Duty's Martin Compston, Gentleman Jack's Sophie Rundle, and Sex Education's Mirren Mack in a messy, complicated story of family, dreams, and betrayal.

Remembering Sir Ian Holm

6/23/2020

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in Actors and Actresses by Carmen Croghan

Last Friday the world said farewell to the accomplished Sir Ian Holm. A classically trained actor, his career spanned almost six decades. Mr. Holm’s talents were generously displayed through the mediums of stage, television and film. He received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 for his services to drama.

24. Beecham House and Our Need for More Diverse Period Dramas

6/23/2020

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in Podcast by Lacy Baugher

Lacy and Ani discuss new period drama "Beecham House," and express their disappointment that a show that should be so good is so...not. Plus, a plea for more diverse period dramas in future.

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BBC's 'The Salisbury Poisonings' Will Air In The US This Fall

6/22/2020

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in Drama by Ani Bundel

AMC picks up BBC hit The Salisbury Poisonings to air this fall. It's one of several British shows on their way over.

'Beecham House': Episode 2 Recap

6/21/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

Beecham House is so frustrating precisely because it should be good. On paper, it’s a story that hasn’t really be done before, set in a period we rarely get to see in shows like this. In actuality, however, it’s a trope-filled retread with tremendously dull storytelling, generally unlikeable characters and a chaotic plot that is so messy I can’t even summarize it easily.

'Grantchester' Season 5, Episode 2 Recap: Family Boundaries

6/21/2020

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in Mystery by Ani Bundel

This week's Grantchester begins with Will and Leonard witnessing a deadly and deliberate hit-and-run.

'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries' Season 2, Episode 12 Recap: "Unnatural Habits"

6/20/2020

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in Mystery by Ani Bundel

This week's Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries starts with Dot and Hugh finding a girl's body floating in the river.

6 Jane Austen Adaptations You Can Stream Right Now

6/20/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

In the wake of a new theatrical version of Emma and the U.S. broadcast of new series Sanditon earlier this year, 2020 has proven a pretty great year to be a Jane Austen fan. And with everything going on in the world right now, there may still be no better time to turn to Austen’s works for some much-needed escape.

Ben Whishaw to Star in BBC Adaptation of 'This is Going to Hurt'

6/19/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

Ben Whishaw in "London Spy" (Photo: BBC)

Ben Whishaw is set to star in a new BBC adaptation of NHS doctor Adam Kay's bestselling memoir This is Going to Hurt.

Netflix Arthurian Fantasy Drama 'Cursed' to Premiere in July

6/18/2020

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in Drama by Lacy Baugher

Netflix fantasy drama Cursed, a female-focused retelling of the King Arthur legend from the perspective of the Lady of the Lake, will officially premiere this July.