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Monty Python Doctor Who Masterpiece Downton Abbey Sherlock BBC ITV Public Television Comedy Drama Action/Drama Mystery Actors/Actresses Locations Music Odds & Sods ‘World on Fire’ season 2 — What we know so far…. On: July 11, 2020, By: Bill Young , In: Drama - No CommentWith the recent news that World on Fire would return for a second series, PBS Masterpiece caught up with writer and creator Peter Bowker to find out what fans of the series might expect in the way of plot points, character arcs, and even battlefields. In addition, series stars Julia Brown (Lois Bennett) and Zofia Wichlacz (Kasia Tomaszeski) […] More Recent Posts Queen Elizabeth II reign extended as ‘The Crown’ adds back series 6 It seems like only yesterday that we were over the moon with the simple announcement that Lesley Manville would be joining the cast of The Crown as Princess Margaret for series 5. It was almost enough by itself to make one forget that, as recent as January of this year, it was series creator Peter Morgan who […] ‘Roadkill’ with Hugh Laurie heads to PBS’ Masterpiece this November Hugh Laurie (Jeeves & Wooster, Blackadder, The Night Manager, House) and Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders, MotherFatherSon) star in Roadkill, a new 4-part political thriller from David Hare (Collateral, The White Crow) which will come to PBS’ Masterpiece series beginning in November. Peter Laurence (Hugh Laurie), a self-made Conservative minister who embodies the fictional future of the Conservative party. Described as ’forceful and charismatic’, Peter’s public and private life seems to be falling apart – or rather is being picked apart by his enemies. Lesley Manville cast as Princess Margaret in fifth and final series of ‘The Crown’ Lesley Manville becomes the latest addition to the cast of The Crown as the Oscar-nominated actress is set to take over from Helena Bonham Carter in playing Princess Margaret when the fifth and final series begins filming next year. Many public television viewers will recognize Manville for her brilliant portrayal as Cathy Bradshaw in "Mum" and also in PBS Masterpiece’s "World on Fire". Stephen Merchant wishes America a Happy 4th…sort of. While we can still count on a few things like the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy, July 4th is going to look quite a bit different this year given the fact that a majority of gatherings are facing cancellation due to the fear of spreading the coronavirus. Well, Stephen Merchant takes it one step further by imagining […] Unclutter your ‘brain attic’ and learn to think like Sherlock! I’m not a psychopath, I’m a high-functioning sociopath. Do your research.” No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? […] Comedy June 18, 2020 - No CommentAt 37 years of age, ‘Blackadder’ has still got it! June 16, 2020 - No Comment‘Mister Winner’ is just what we all need right about now… June 13, 2020 - 1 CommentUpdate: It’s ok to ‘mention the war’ again as ‘Fawlty Towers’ episode to be reinstated June 12, 2020 - No CommentDon’t mention the Germans episode” as iconic ‘Fawlty Towers’ episode pulled from streaming services June 4, 2020 - No CommentHappy 93rd, Geoffrey Palmer! May 28, 2020 - No Comment‘Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide’ by John Cleese headed your way in September May 26, 2020 - No Comment‘W1A’ cast reunites as the Way Ahead Group emerges as the Bounce Back Group during pandemic May 22, 2020 - No Comment‘Good Omens’ stars reunite for lockdown comedy, ‘Staged’! May 14, 2020 - No Comment‘What I call’ an American remake of ‘Miranda’ from ‘The Big Bang Theory’ alumni headed to Fox later this year April 25, 2020 - No CommentComedy Gold from Thursday’s ‘The Big Night In’ on BBC1 Drama July 11, 2020 - No Comment‘World on Fire’ season 2 — What we know so far…. July 10, 2020 - No CommentQueen Elizabeth II reign extended as ‘The Crown’ adds back series 6 July 9, 2020 - No Comment‘Roadkill’ with Hugh Laurie heads to PBS’ Masterpiece this November July 5, 2020 - No CommentLesley Manville cast as Princess Margaret in fifth and final series of ‘The Crown’ June 29, 2020 - 1 CommentAnne Reid talks ‘Sanditon’, ‘Last Tango’ and ‘Hold the Sunset’ all the while dreaming of another opportunity to play Lady Denham! June 22, 2020 - No CommentAlan Bennett’s revamped ‘Talking Heads’ monologue series is Must.See.TV! June 11, 2020 - No CommentMore ‘Baptiste’ on the way with ‘Killing Eve’ star, Fiona Shaw, added to cast May 27, 2020 - No Comment‘Line of Duty’ meets ‘Unforgotten’ meets ‘Life on Mars’ meets ‘Midsomer Murders’ in support of frontline healthcare workers! May 16, 2020 - No CommentMake ‘Being Human’ a priority for lockdown binge viewing! May 10, 2020 - No Comment‘Beecham House’ next up for PBS’ Masterpiece beginning June 14 Mystery June 3, 2020 - No CommentLet’s go behind-the-scenes and play ‘Grantchester’ catch-up before the new season premieres on June 14! June 2, 2020 - No Comment‘Agatha Raisin’ set to make the Cotswolds streets safe once again as series 4 is commissioned May 1, 2020 - No Comment‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’ heads to PBS’ Drama Sundays this Fall! April 15, 2020 - No CommentOn the set of ‘Grantchester’ S5 – coming to PBS Masterpiece in June March 23, 2020 - No CommentQ&A with Miss Fisher’s DI Jack Robinson, aka Nathan Page, as ‘The Crypt of Tears’ begins streaming today! February 29, 2020 - No CommentAs filming begins on the 7th series of ‘Endeavour’, series 8 is commissioned! February 24, 2020 - No CommentA Charley Paris Mystery — A BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra must listen. February 4, 2020 - No CommentBad news — Joan Thursday is out for S7 of ‘Endeavour’. Good news — she’ll be back! January 31, 2020 - No CommentDS Endeavour Morse teases a future without DI Fred Thursday when ‘Endeavour’ returns for series 7 January 22, 2020 - No CommentHeads up, Father Brown, there’s a new sheriff in town and her name is Sister Boniface Placeholder. Odds & Sods July 4, 2020 - No CommentStephen Merchant wishes America a Happy 4th…sort of. July 3, 2020 - No CommentUnclutter your ‘brain attic’ and learn to think like Sherlock! July 2, 2020 - No CommentMaking the best of ‘sheltering at home’ — How to take Afternoon Tea like a Brit 101 June 24, 2020 - No CommentClass, pay attention! It’s Mr. Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist! June 23, 2020 - No CommentThe Late Late Show’s James Corden presents ‘Doctor Who’ Smackdown, Round 1 June 19, 2020 - No CommentRIP — ‘Bob’, a.k.a. A Streetcat Named Bob, passes away at 14. Light a #CandleforBob this Saturday. June 15, 2020 - No Comment‘Blue Peter’ sends strong message to kids, and adults, about racism June 8, 2020 - No CommentFondly looking back at a pre-coronavirus trip to London when travel was easy…. May 31, 2020 - No Comment‘An Accidental Studio: The Story of HandMade Films’ heads to public television in June May 20, 2020 - No Comment‘The Big Flower Fight’ — Oddly comforting, yet strangely addictive! About Tellyspotting Updates, reports and commentary on British television and culture, from the mind palace of KERA TV’s Bill Young. More » Featured Video Greatest Moment in Television History — The 1979 Life of Brian Debate...