· Masterpiece Mystery: With Vincent Price, Alan Cumming, Gene Shalit, Diana Rigg. An anthology series featuring various predominately British mystery stories.
Liam Foyle is on trial for the murder of Burton's wife, this time defended by Will's long time nemesis - Maggie Gardner. 3 "Episode 3" Brian Welsh: David Wolstencroft: 12 November 2013 () 5.64: Will takes the law into his own hands after the case against Foyle collapses.
Sundays on PBS. Classic and contemporary literature is embodied in the British drama series "Masterpiece." More. One of the most popular drama series in TV history -- …
Although an eye-witness to the horrific crime perpetrated on his wife in their holiday cottage, Tennent finds himself the biter-bit as the perpetrator turns to his chief rival in the "Young Lawyer of The Year" stakes, Sophie Okinedo, who also appears to be everywhere on TV at the moment, as his defence solicitor, her character's detachment and ambition now ironically reflecting …
A weekly public television program presenting British produced mystery dramas to American audiences. Each program was a dramatization of a well-known mystery novel, with many programs continuing over several weeks.
This show was created at the instigation of Herb Schmertz, head of corporate communications for Mobil Corporation. He suggested the concept of a series of British mysteries to Henry Becton, General Manager of Boston PBS station WGBH in 1979.
By what name was Mystery! (1980) officially released in India in English?
The exterior court scenes were filmed at Paisley Sheriff Court, in Paisley. The final court scene external shots were filmed around the Edinburgh City Chambers, Parliament Square and the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Tennant visited the Old Bailey before filming began to do research.
Will Burton is a talented barrister, known for winning defence cases against all the odds. After he secures the acquittal of Liam Foyle but declines to shake hands with him, Foyle seeks revenge. Liam Foyle is on trial for the murder of Burton's wife, this time defended by Will's long time nemesis - Maggie Gardner.
On the verge of applying for the title of Queen's Counsel, Burton agrees to defend murder suspect Liam Foyle ( Toby Kebbell ), of whose innocence he is in some doubt.
The series was created and written by David Wolstencroft and directed by Brian Welsh. It premiered on 29 October 2013 at 9 p.m. on BBC One.
For other uses, see Escape artist (disambiguation). The Escape Artist is a British drama thriller three-part series, starring David Tennant. The series was created and written by David Wolstencroft and directed by Brian Welsh. It premiered on 29 October 2013 at 9 p.m. on BBC One.
The series received positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the series an 85% 'fresh' rating based on 13 critic reviews. The critical consensus reads "Its deliberate pace demands patience, but The Escape Artist benefits from David Tennant's performance, as well as an emotionally engaging, socially conscious storyline." Metacritic gave it a score of 71 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews.'
9 Death In Paradise. In 2011, Scotland Yard's DI Richard Poole (Ben Miller ) started investigating a series of murder on the Caribbean island of Sainte Marie. He hates anything sand, sea, and tropical, which serves as an easy comedic backdrop for this murder mystery series.
Hercule Poirot might have been the most famous character created by Agatha Christie, but it wasn't the only one, nor the only interesting and captivating detective. Miss Marple also stars in Christie's novels as a shrewd old lady that frequently finds herself involved in murder mysteries.
7 River. Another Marvel alumni, Stellan SkarsgĂĄrd heads the tale in the British television series River. It originally appeared as a one time series on BBCOne in October and was released to Netflix in November 2015.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries takes place in the 1920s and follows Miss Fisher herself as she makes her way through life fighting for what is just and good, taking bad guys down along the way. Even though it only lasted three seasons and ended back in 2015, fans seemed to appreciate the character enough to justify the 2020 feature film Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears.
11 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. The character of Miss Fisher might not be as immediately recognizable as Hercule Poirot, or even as well-known as Sherlock Holmes. She is, however, one of the most interesting and well-crafted female detective characters to ever be featured on a television series. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries takes place in ...
Charming, suspenseful, and utterly British, this twelve-season long series is as binge-worthy as it is interesting. Even those who aren't very keen on murder mysteries will find something to love about Inspector Morse.
One of the longest-running shows of the genre is Inspector Morse, that first began airing back in 1987 and didn't stop until 2000, over a decade later. Indeed, John Thaw's Inspector Morse has become one of the most recognized faces in English television due to his curious take on the character.
It was almost 40 years ago when the BBC miniseries Brideshead Revisited captivated audiences with its portrayal of early 20th century British aristocracy and Catholic guilt. The 11-hour series earned an Emmy for the late Laurence Olivier and catapulted Jeremy Irons into a successful, Oscar-winning career. Based on the popular novel by Evelyn Waugh, when middle-class freshman and aspiring artist Charles (Irons) arrives to Oxford, he is befriended by the rich, spoiled party boy Sebastian (Anthony Andrews) who soon falls in love with Charles and introduces him to his severely dysfunctional upper-class family living in the grand estate of Brideshead. As their relationship grows so does Charles’ infatuation with Sebastian’s sister Julia (Diana Quick). But the real struggle comes from the siblings’ mother (Phoebe Nicholls) who is determined to guide her children into their proper places as Catholic royalty, much to the dismay of atheist Charles. A beautifully engrossing soap opera filled with a higher caste of desperate souls, Brideshead is always worth revisiting. — Tim Basham
At its center is young Denise (Joanna Vanderham), The Paradise’s new shop girl and the eyes to the many dramas—a shocking discovery in ladies wear!—behind the immaculately merchandised scenes. Gorgeous to look at and with a sumptuous score to match, the series is Victorian-era consumer porn. — Amanda Schurr.
Featuring four young stars on the rise as the unforgettable March girls, Emily Watson as their mother, Marmee, and the 92-year-old Angela Lansbury in an astoundingly good turn as Aunt March, Little Women —adapted by Heidi Thomas ( Call the Midwife) and directed by Vanessa Caswill—has all the makings of a new beloved viewing tradition. The three-part miniseries is is a fitting tribute to the novel’s central themes: love, kinship, and the bravery of women, and is as bright, clever, and emotional and any excellent adaptation should be (it’s also one of the only adaptations that makes Amy less hateful and where Jo rejecting Laurie makes real emotional sense). A delightful if overlooked take on a classic, the women here may be little, but they are also strong, brilliant, and full of heart. — Keri Lumm and Allison Keene
Created by: Simon Nye. Stars: Keeley Hawes, Milo Parker, Josh O’Connor, Daisy Waterstone, Callum Woodhouse, Alexis Georgoulis, Yorgos Karamihos. Watch on Amazon Prime Watch on PBS Passport. One of TV’s brightest gems has one of the strangest names, which means that the series may have passed you by.
Created by: John Brownlow. Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai, Alex Hassell, Hayley Squires, Paapa Essiedu. Watch on Amazon via Masterpiece Watch on PBS Passport. The Miniaturist is not a horror series, but it is certainly spooky and not without a few jump scares that augment its dramatic reveals.
Based on the series of 12 novels by Winston Graham, Poldark stars Aidan Turner in the title role. As the heroic Poldark, he vows to sets things to right even as the odds seem insurmountable. And he doesn’t want to succeed out of some sense of upper-class pride, but for the people of Cornwall who have fallen on hard times.— Paulette Cohn
When most of us think of PBS series, our minds go to what is actually under the Masterpiece banner. Yes, PBS has given us many treasures over the last 50 (yes, 50! years!) like Frontline, NOVA, Sesame Street, The Joy of Painting and Arthur, but it’s also full of great UK period pieces and crime series. Those have, over the years, mostly been part ...
Based on James Runcie's short stories The Grantchester Mysteries, Grantchester introduces us to a small-town, but very fun and studly vicar named Sidney Chambers ( James Norton) as he pairs with Detective Inspector Geordie Keating ( Robson Green) to solve crimes in the 1950s. Between its immersive storyline and keen character drama aspects, the show makes for an easy-pleasey binge session indeed. And although Norton departed the show in Season 4, there's still plenty reason to watch.
The series centers on DCI Tom Barnaby ( John Nettles ) -- and eventually, his cousin -- as he tries to solve the many murder mysteries that spring up in the otherwise quaint namesake town. The series has been airing for well over two decades, and despite some key changes to the cast and creatives on board, continues to draw a rapt crowd.
ITV's adaptation of Ann Cleeves' Vera novels breathed life into the caustic and obsessive nature of detective Vera Stanhope ( Brenda Blethyn ), whose myriad personal dilemmas never deter her from demanding the truth. The show's depiction of the character has received the author's utmost approval and even informs her writing on the novels nowadays.
Death in Paradise is, as the title indicates, primarily located in the Caribbean as British detective Richard Poole ( Ben Miller) makes way to the sunnier climate to investigate the murder of a colleague. He's not the only U.K. transplant who'll make way to the island, but you'll have to watch the series to see why.
The actress stars as Irish detective superintendent Stella Gibson as she tries to catch a loose serial killer ( Jamie Dornan, whom you might know better from all his red room action in Fifty Shades of Grey) before he attacks even more women.
For those who stan Idris Elba, Luther is not to be missed. The actor has racked up quite a few trophies -- including a Golden Globe -- for his depiction of the titular DCI John Luther, who's dedication to the Serious Crime Unit has cost him dearly on the personal front. Not only does it feature Elba hitting all the right drama marks, but it also gives The Affair 's Ruth Wilson room to stretch her legs into even more twisted territory as a psychopathic murderer who becomes an unlikely asset.
Who wouldn't want to watch Helen Mirren as a badass detective trying to break the glass ceiling? The original BBC procedural series Prime Suspect featured the Dame as Detective Jane Tennison -- a role which earned her two Emmys and three BAFTAs, no less -- whose pursuit of justice is hindered by her struggles with rampant sexism on the force. The London-set series also follows Tennison as she takes those frustrations home and realizes that in addition to tracking down offenders, she's also got some soul-searching to do in her own time.
Triumphant winner of 7 Academy Awards (R) – including Best Picture –this witty, smash features Oscar (R)-winning Best Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and an amazing cast that includes Academy Award-winners Judi Dench, Geoffrey Rush, and Ben Affleck. Colin Firth plays Lord Wessex.
The Secret Garden (1987): Mary Lennox (Gennie James) is a spoiled young British girl orphaned by an Indian epidemic. She is sent to Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire to live with a distant relative, Archibald Craven (Derek Jacobi), and there she becomes obsessed with a secret, overgrown garden. With the help of a local boy, Dickon, the garden and everyone around them–including Craven and his frail son, Colin–come to life again.
The Turn of the Screw (1999): A governess put in charge of two young children begins to see the ghost of her dead predecessor. Based on the story by Henry James with the screenplay written by Nick Dear (Persuasion) and starring Colin Firth, Pam Ferris and Jodhi May.
But even the bravest can be foolish. Four episodes, adapted from the book by Joseph Conrad. Colin Firth plays Charles Gould.
And let’s not forget the Bridget Jones’ movies, a modern-day take on Pride and Prejudice, in which Colin Firth plays, well, Mr. Mark Darcy: A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary, and what follows.
Mad at the Moon (1992): A young woman on the frontier marries a meek farmer who has an annoying habit of going through a rather drastic change every full moon. Firth has an uncredited role as the barber in this strange movie.
Valmont (1989): This delectable thriller stars Colin Firth and Annette Bening as embittered aristocrats who weave a wicked web of cruel intentions and savage seductions. Directed by Oscar® winner Milos Forman, Valmont is a darkly amusing period drama that is simply a piece of high entertainment (The Hollywood Reporter).
The jurors include: Charles, a young man who has left the seminary to search for his lost love; Elsie, an old lonely woman who is dying; Johnny, a recovering alcoholic; Rose, a beautiful woman whose husband is paranoid in the aftermath of a car accident ; Jeremy, a once-wealthy family man who lost all his money when conned by a friend in a bad investment ; Peter, who wants to be a good and impartial juror at the trial but is besieged by his wife's parents , who want to get involved; and Marcia, a single mother who is forced to let her mother back into her life during the trial.
Len follows Rose to the trial and sees her with Johnny; Marcia receives further threats but - after telling the Judge - agrees to stay on, although the Judge says if any other juror is influenced, he will call for a retrial; Elsie learns that she may need a transplant; Cording, the defence attorney, learns of a psychopath who was arrested on the day of the crime near the scene; Duvinder takes the stand, claiming he stole the sword and planned to kill Maher but then backed out, dropped the sword and fled; Peter is threatened.
Ivanno Jeremiah as Tahir Takana, Juror #3 - A Sudanese refugee who is desperate to become an American citizen so he can join his brother in Nebraska.
John Lynch as Alan Lane, the Accused. Lisa Dillon as Tasha Williams, a mysterious woman who Paul finds himself drawn to, and was one of the members of the previous jury; she later turns out to be the sister of one of the victims. Anne Reid as June Brierly, Paul's ill mother.
Episode 5. Paul tells the other members of the jury what he knows as they struggle to reach a majority verdict, while Lane and Watts anxiously await the outcome. Rashid gives Paul information that makes him question everything, and Tasha has some explaining to do when the jurors' decision is delivered.
The lives of 12 people are turned upside down when they are summoned for jury duty in a controversial murder retrial. New evidence has come to light calling into question the conviction of Alan Lane, who was found guilty almost five years previously of killing three women he met on the internet.
The victim, John Maher, was stabbed twenty-eight times on his way to school one morning. His classmate, Duvinder Singh, is accused.