Carmen Croghan often looks at the state of her British addiction and wonders how it got so out of hand. A part-time reference library staffer, she spends an inordinate amount of time watching just about any British series she can track down.
Drama
Autumn is approaching in Poplar as evidenced by the glut of donated apples left on the doorstep of Nonnatus House. Plus there’s a simultaneous full moon and a big storm brewing. How much foreshadowing do we need to understand that a mini-baby boom is on its way? I’m
Actors and Actresses
We haven’t done one of these for quite a while so I thought it would be appropriate to bring back this series by highlighting one of the newest BAFTA Television award winners. The annual ceremony took place just last weekend and Suranne Jones brought home the Best Leading Actress
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I’m getting the feeling this series of Call the Midwife is very much about making us aware that the sixties, though modern in many of our minds, was not an enlightened time for women. In this episode we encounter a girl whose life is compromised by concerns for her
Drama
It’s time to examine another British series from the past – this one being a long running detective program that debuted almost a quarter of a century ago. ITV launched A Touch of Frost in the UK in 1992 and later the A&E channel broadcast it in the
Drama
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 the residents
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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
Actors and Actresses
You may have heard that Victoria Wood died yesterday at the age of 62. If you're familiar with this versatile English performer, like me you are probably gutted by the unexpected loss. For a start, she was a comedian, actor, singer, writer and director. A pioneer for British
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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 need
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, I need
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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
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Welcome back! I’m looking forward to recapping another series and chatting with my fellow Midwife fans about it. We already know that a sixth series has been ordered so this won’t be the end. Nonetheless, if you’ve been watching this show from the beginning, you know some
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If you’re like me, you are really excited that Grantchester is coming back to PBS. Series 2 debuts on Masterpiece Mystery Sunday, March 27 at 9:00 pm ET. (Check your local listings just to be safe.) Based on the short stories of James Runice, WWII soldier turned vicar