Telly Visions: The Podcast

Telly Visions: The Podcast

Telly Visions

Telly Visions is a podcast about British television and culture, by people who love British television and culture. A product of WETA’s Telly Visions website, we’re here to dig deep into all the things Anglophiles care about, from period dramas to mysteries to Doctor Who and more.

223: Telly Visions Podcast Farewell

223: Telly Visions Podcast Farewell

It’s the end of an era, at least for now. The Telly Visions podcast is signing off. We’ve truly loved spending these past few years with all of you listening out there in the dark, our inbox is always open, and our Telly Visions website is still full of opinions and news. Don’t be strangers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 11:10

222: Bridgerton Season 3 Parts 1+2

222: Bridgerton Season 3 Parts 1+2

Ani sits down with contributors Megan Vick and Sophie Brookover to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, from the cleaving of it in two, to the Polin-ation of the main story, to the major twists in the second half. Where does the show go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2024 • 1:06:46

221: 2024 Summer Preview

221: 2024 Summer Preview

Lacy and Ani sit down with the summer calendar and run down everything debuting from June to August 2024, at least everything we know so far, from the returns of 'Grantchester,' 'Professor T' and 'D.I. Ray' to the debut of 'Queenie,' 'The Decameron,' and 'My Lady Jane.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 4, 2024 • 48:33

220: Classics Revisited: Withnail & I

220: Classics Revisited: Withnail & I

The latest episode of our Classics Revisited series looks back at the 1987 film Withnail and I, a black comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann that's become something of a cult classic in the years since its release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2024 • 42:19

219: Welcome to Wrexham Season 3

219: Welcome to Wrexham Season 3

Ani once again teams up with Lacy's boss Nick for an episode that is all sport all the time, as contributor Sophie Brookover joins the pod for a deep dive into 'Welcome to Wrexham,' the FX docu/reality series about Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds' slow quest to resurrect Welsh football team Wrexham AFC back to its former glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 57:33

218: The London Spring Theater Scene

218: The London Spring Theater Scene

Lacy returns from London and takes a turn in the guest seat with a report on everything she saw on stage over her week away, from Michael Sheen in the National Theatre's Nye to Sir Ian McKellen’s almost four-hour Falstaff in The Player Kings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 2024 • 45:26

217: Call the Midwife Season 13

217: Call the Midwife Season 13

Contributor Megan Vick joins Ani Bundel and special guest Lacy's boss Nick Scalera, to break down the drama of Season 13 of 'Call the Midwife' and Trixie's collapsing marriage to Matthew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2024 • 45:31

216: Apple TV+'s Manhunt

216: Apple TV+'s Manhunt

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss Apple TV+'s Manhunt, a very American period drama about the aftermath of the Lincoln assassination that's bursting with British actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2024 • 55:33

215: Mary and George

215: Mary and George

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the racy new Starz period drama "Mary and George", which recounts the story of Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, and her family's rise to prominence during the reign of King James I. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 43:21

214: Mr. Bates vs the Post Office

214: Mr. Bates vs the Post Office

Contributor Megan Vick joins the ladies to discuss the smash U.K. drama Mr. Bates vs the Post Office and the real-life case that inspired the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 9, 2024 • 48:17

213: Time Season 2

213: Time Season 2

Contributor Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to discuss the second season of BritBox's prestige prison drama anthology series Time, which is even thornier and more complicated than its excellent first outing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 2, 2024 • 40:25

212: Alice & Jack

212: Alice & Jack

Contributor Marni Cerise joins the ladies to discuss Alice & Jack, an awkward contemporary romance between two tragically toxic people that's a surprisingly poor fit for Masterpiece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2024 • 48:03

211: Nolly

211: Nolly

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss the new Masterpiece series Nolly and the real-life story of actress Noele Gordon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 50:58

210: BritBox's Murder Is Easy

210: BritBox's Murder Is Easy

Contributor Marni Cerise joins the ladies to dig into BritBox's latest Agatha Christie adaptation, a thoroughly modern if somewhat brisk adaptation of Murder Is Easy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2024 • 44:31

209: Spring Preview 2024

209: Spring Preview 2024

The ladies look ahead to everything British coming our way this spring from the returns of Call the Midwife and Extraordinary to the premieres of Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office, Mary & George, Scoop, and more. (Plus, Lacy has some Big Feelings about that devastating Miss Scarlet & The Duke news.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 57:48

208: PBS Winter Finales: Miss Scarlet & The Duke and All Creatures Great and Small

208: PBS Winter Finales: Miss Scarlet & The Duke and All Creatures Great and Small

We're back! Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies for a discussion of the most recent seasons of Miss Scarlet & The Duke and All Creatures Great & Small. What worked? What didn't? And what just made everybody mad?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 55:18

Telly Visions Is on a Road Trip to the TCAs

Telly Visions Is on a Road Trip to the TCAs

We're sad to inform you that you won't be getting a new episode from us this week --- but it's for a good reason! The ladies are in Los Angeles for the Television Critics Association's winter press tour and will be back next week with all the scoop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:36

207: British Movies: Saltburn

207: British Movies: Saltburn

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss one of the most controversial films of this awards season: Emerald Fennell's Saltburn, a disturbing and decadent social satire draped in serious Brideshead Revisited vibes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:08:29

206: Classics Revisited: Far From the Madding Crowd

206: Classics Revisited: Far From the Madding Crowd

For our latest Classics Revisited installment, the ladies dive into the relatively recent 2015 feature film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd in honor of the classic novel's 150th anniversary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 2024 • 46:51

205: Funny Woman

205: Funny Woman

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss the new PBS dramedy Funny Woman, a story of a female comedian who wants to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:02:10

204: All Creatures Great and Small Season 4 Premiere

204: All Creatures Great and Small Season 4 Premiere

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to dig into the cozy comfort of All Creatures Great and Small Season 4, as James and Helen contemplate parenthood and Siegfried misses Tristan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 2024 • 53:13

203: The Miss Scarlet & The Duke Season 4 Premiere

203: The Miss Scarlet & The Duke Season 4 Premiere

The ladies discuss the Miss Scarlet & The Duke Season 4 premiere and debate how long the show can keep going back to the same narrative well before something has to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 43:02

202: Everything We Loved In 2023

202: Everything We Loved In 2023

Contributors Emma O'Neill-Dietel and Janet Mullany join the ladies to kick off the new year with one last look at the one we just left behind. Here are our favorite things we saw in 2023, and what we're looking forward to in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2024 • 53:34

201: The Crown Season 6

201: The Crown Season 6

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss the final season of The Crown and whether it does justice to the story of Queen Elizabeth II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2023 • 1:09:20

200: BritBox's Archie with Jason Isaacs

200: BritBox's Archie with Jason Isaacs

Actor Jason Isaacs joins the ladies to discuss BritBox's four-part series Archie, a biographical drama that explores the man behind the myth of all-American heartthrob Cary Grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2023 • 37:47

199: The Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

199: The Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials

Contributor Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to discuss Doctor Who's trio of 60th anniversary specials, from David Tennant's return to Ncuti Gatwa's debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:07:29

198: The Great British Baking Show Season 14

198: The Great British Baking Show Season 14

The ladies dive into the latest season of The Great British Baking Show, from their favorite contestants to the unsubtle specter of Paul Hollywood's influence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2023 • 48:45

197: Everything We Missed In 2023

197: Everything We Missed In 2023

The ladies dig into the some of the best programs we didn't get the chance to talk about in-depth this year, from Hotel Portofino and The Diplomat to The Law According to Lidia Poet and Planet Earth III. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 51:48

196: World on Fire Season 2 Finale

196: World on Fire Season 2 Finale

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies for a discussion of the second season of World War II drama World on Fire --- the stories that worked, the ones that didn't, and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:00:04

195: Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers

195: Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers

The ladies have divided opinions about Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers, a colorful, loud, and imperfect new adaptation of Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 47:26

194: Classics Revisited: The Queen

194: Classics Revisited: The Queen

Our Classics Revisited series looks back at the 2006 film The Queen, which won Helen Mirren an Oscar for playing Queen Elizabeth II and kickstarted a narrative cycle that Peter Morgan will conclude with the final season of The Crown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 51:27

193: The Gilded Age Season 2

193: The Gilded Age Season 2

The ladies discuss the second season of Julian Fellowes' lavish American period drama The Gilded Age, a story of pettiness , excess, and amazing hats in late nineteenth-century New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 51:42

192: Annika Season 2

192: Annika Season 2

The ladies dig into the second season of crime drama Annika, which features more Nicola Walker, more literary references, and more murders around the waterways of Glasgow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 41:56

191: World on Fire Season 2 Premiere

191: World on Fire Season 2 Premiere

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the return of World War II period drama World on Fire, and all the changes that have take place between seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 50:43

190: Unforgotten Season 5 Finale

190: Unforgotten Season 5 Finale

The ladies dig into the full fifth season of crime drama Unforgotten, from the new dynamic between partners DCI Jess James and DS Sunny Khan to its uncomfortable, overly complicated central mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 54:12

189: Starstruck Season 3

189: Starstruck Season 3

The ladies (finally!) dig into the charming Max romantic comedy Starstruck, whose third season ---and somewhat controversial ending --- are a big swerve from its earlier episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 42:00

188: Classics Revisited: A Room with a View

188: Classics Revisited: A Room with a View

Contributor Sophie Brookover joins the ladies to discuss the classic Merchant and Ivory adaptation of E.M. Forster's A Room with a View, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, Daniel Day Lewis, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:01:38

187: The Gold

187: The Gold

The ladies sample the new Paramount+ drama The Gold, which features an all-star cast and digs into one of the biggest heists in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 2023 • 50:44

186: Van der Valk Season 3

186: Van der Valk Season 3

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the third season of crime drama Van der Valk, from its new cast additions to the emotional state of Marc Warren's broody lead detective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 49:35

185: Unforgotten Season 5 Premiere

185: Unforgotten Season 5 Premiere

The ladies discuss the return of popular crime drama Unforgotten for Season 5 and the introduction of Sinead Keenan as DCI Jess James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 44:24

184: Fall Preview 2023

184: Fall Preview 2023

The ladies dig into the British programs headed our way this Fall, from the returns of Unforgotten and World on Fire to the premieres of new dramas The Buccaneers and The Gold and the Doctor Who 60th anniversary celebrations.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2023 • 56:05

183: British Movies: The Lost King

183: British Movies: The Lost King

Our series on recent British movies you might have missed continues with The Lost King, a charming tale of second chances and the hunt for the grave of King Richard III.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2023 • 44:35

182: Good Omens Season 2

182: Good Omens Season 2

Contributor Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to discuss the second season of Prime Video's Good Omens, a romantic, heartbreaking, and ineffable expansion of the world of the Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2023 • 53:15

181: Grantchester Season 8 Finale

181: Grantchester Season 8 Finale

The ladies dig into Grantchester Season 8, which sees Will Davenport struggle to process the guilt of causing an accident that took an innocent man's life and the downward spiral that follows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2023 • 50:59

180: DI Ray Season 1

180: DI Ray Season 1

Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to break down the first season of DI Ray, a female-led mystery thriller with limited nuance but loads of potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2023 • 41:44

179: The Lazarus Project

179: The Lazarus Project

Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to discuss the most entertaining British series you probably missed this summer: TNT's time-bending adventure The Lazarus Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2023 • 46:45

178: Classics Revisited: The Jewel in the Crown

178: Classics Revisited: The Jewel in the Crown

In the latest installment of our Classics Revisited series, the ladies look back at the sprawling 1984 period drama The Jewel in the Crown, a series that still defines British television for many viewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 52:09

177: Grantchester Season 8 Premiere

177: Grantchester Season 8 Premiere

The ladies dig into the premiere of Grantchester Season 8, which sees Will wrestling with the idea of fatherhood as Geordie's superiors start hinting he should retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 46:45

176: The Final Season of Endeavour

176: The Final Season of Endeavour

Recapper Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the end of an era: The final three episodes of the popular prequel series "Endeavour" and the conclusion (at least for now) of the Inspector Morse universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2023 • 1:01:23

175: The Best of 2023 (So Far)

175: The Best of 2023 (So Far)

2023 is (somehow!) half over, so it's time for the ladies to look back on their favorite British programs of the year (so far), from All Creatures Great and Small and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story to Happy Valley and The Great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2023 • 48:50

174: Ridley Premiere

174: Ridley Premiere

The ladies are joined by Emma O'Neill-Dietel to discuss the PBS premiere of Ridley. Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege DI Carol Farman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 2023 • 51:55

173: Summer Preview 2023

173: Summer Preview 2023

The ladies dig into the British programs headed our way this summer, from the final season of Endeavour  and the premiere of the new mystery series Ridley to the returns of favorites like Grantchester, Good Omens, and Black Mirror.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 2023 • 55:50

172: British Movies: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

172: British Movies: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Our series on recent British movies you might have missed continues as Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, a charming fashion-focused fairytale starring Lesley Manville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2023 • 47:02

171: The Great Season 3

171: The Great Season 3

After several failed attempts, the ladies finally make time to dig into Hulu's satirical period drama The Great, an occasionally true story of Russia's Catherine the Great that remains one of the best shows of the streaming era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2023 • 48:12

170: Tom Jones

170: Tom Jones

Recapper Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the lavish Masterpiece adaptation of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2023 • 55:28

169: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

169: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

The ladies dig into the sumptuous Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte, which may well be better than its predecessor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 47:35

168: Marie Antoinette Season 1 Finale

168: Marie Antoinette Season 1 Finale

The ladies discuss the conclusion of Marie Antoinette's first season and where the show might go in Season 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2023 • 40:23

167: Great Expectations

167: Great Expectations

The ladies dig into FX's latest adaptation of Great Expectations, a dark spin on the Charles Dickens classic that often mistakes its gritty framework with actually having something to say. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2023 • 46:02

166: Sanditon Series Finale

166: Sanditon Series Finale

The ladies discuss the end of Sanditon, which finally gets a proper finale, even if many of its stories aren't given the depth we might have hoped for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2023 • 49:36

165: Ted Lasso Season 3

165: Ted Lasso Season 3

Nick Scalera (a.k.a. Lacy's boss) joins the ladies to discuss Ted Lasso's uneven third season, which may or may not be its last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:02:59

164: Call the Midwife Season 12

164: Call the Midwife Season 12

Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss Season 12 of Call the Midwife, which features new characters, more babies, and a surprisingly deft depiction of one nurse's struggle with depression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2023 • 51:39

163: The Confessions of Frannie Langton

163: The Confessions of Frannie Langton

The ladies dig into BritBox's excellent The Confessions of Frannie Langton, a period drama that feels like a necessary step forward for the genre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2023 • 47:22

162: Marie Antoinette Premiere

162: Marie Antoinette Premiere

The ladies discuss the premiere of the new PBS period drama Marie Antoinette, a series that hopes to complicate our understanding of the famous French queen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2023 • 44:38

161: Sanditon Season 3 Premiere

161: Sanditon Season 3 Premiere

The ladies dig into the Sanditon Season 3 premiere as the series begins to set up Charlotte and her friends for their (hopefully) happy endings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 50:15

160: Classics Revisited: Emma (2009)

160: Classics Revisited: Emma (2009)

Our Classics Revisited series continues as Janet Mullany joins the ladies for a wide-ranging discussion of the 2009 BBC adaptation of Emma starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 50:22

159: Spring Preview 2023

159: Spring Preview 2023

Spring TV is bringing a bounty of new debuts for 2023. The ladies take a look at the biggest titles heading our way over the next few months, from the finale of Sanditon to new series Marie Antoinette on PBS, plus The Confessions of Frannie Langton, Ted Lasso, A Spy Among Friends, Queen Charlotte, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2023 • 49:13

158: The State of Doctor Who

158: The State of Doctor Who

The ladies welcome intern Emma O'Neill-Dietel for a wide-ranging discussion about Doctor Who, from Jodie Whittaker's farewell and the show's upcoming sixtieth anniversary to this year's Gallifrey One fan convention in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2023 • 56:19

157: All Creatures Great And Small Season 3 Finale

157: All Creatures Great And Small Season 3 Finale

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the emotional third season of All Creatures Great and Small, which sees Darrowby and its residents prepare for war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2023 • 51:45

156: Miss Scarlet and The Duke Season 3 Finale

156: Miss Scarlet and The Duke Season 3 Finale

The ladies dig into the third season of Miss Scarlet & the Duke, an uneven outing ultimately rescued by a banger of a finale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 48:30

155: British Movies: The Banshees of Inisherin

155: British Movies: The Banshees of Inisherin

The ladies kick off our new series on contemporary British films by digging into a movie that we are well aware is technically Irish, but also appears set to become an Oscars juggernaut: The Banshees of Inisherin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2023 • 46:32

154: Classics Revisited: Wuthering Heights

154: Classics Revisited: Wuthering Heights

The ladies look back at the 2009 Masterpiece adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic Wuthering Heights starring Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley, which is much more faithful to the spirit than the letter of the original novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 51:05

153: Stonehouse

153: Stonehouse

The ladies discuss the new BritBox real-life drama Stonehouse, which tells the story of an infamous British MP who faked his own death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 2023 • 47:27

152: All Creatures Great and Small Season 3 Begins

152: All Creatures Great and Small Season 3 Begins

The ladies dig into the first two episodes of All Creatures Great and Small Season 3, which is, as usual, exactly the heartwarming, feel-good romp we need to kick off the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 2023 • 48:25

151: Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 3 Premiere

151: Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 3 Premiere

The ladies kick off 2023 with the Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 3 premiere, a serviceable episode that sees William and Eliza investigating a missing magician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2023 • 46:08

150: 2022 Year in Review

150: 2022 Year in Review

Contributors Carmen Croghan and Janet Mullany join the ladies for a roundtable look back on the year in British TV: What worked, what didn't, and what was just plain disappointing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:07:19

149: Everything We Missed in 2022

149: Everything We Missed in 2022

Our annual tradition continues, as the ladies run down all their favorite British programming of 2022 that they didn't get the chance to talk about on the podcast this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 2022 • 48:52

148: Classics Revisited: All Creatures Great and Small

148: Classics Revisited: All Creatures Great and Small

In honor of All Creatures Great and Small's return to Masterpiece in January, the ladies take a look back at the original version's first season from 1978. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2022 • 49:23

147: The Miss Scarlet, Magpie Murders, Annika Finales

147: The Miss Scarlet, Magpie Murders, Annika Finales

Contributor Carmen Croghan joins the ladies to dig into the season finales of Miss Scarlet and the Duke, Magpie Murders, and Annika.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2022 • 1:01:02

146: The Great British Baking Show Season 13

146: The Great British Baking Show Season 13

The ladies dig into the latest season of everyone's favorite amateur baking competition, which had more than a few embarrassing missteps this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2022 • 55:32

145: The Crown Season 5

145: The Crown Season 5

The ladies discuss the latest season of The Crown, from the final full cast change to the Charles and Diana of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2022 • 52:38

144: The Serpent Queen Season 1 Finale

144: The Serpent Queen Season 1 Finale

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss The Serpent Queen's excellent first season, and where it might go in its second.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2022 • 48:16

143: Annika Season 1

143: Annika Season 1

The ladies dig into Nicola Walker's new series Annika, a traditional mystery whose formula doesn't break any new ground but whose central performance makes it worth watching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2022 • 43:41

142: Magpie Murders

142: Magpie Murders

The ladies discuss the first two episodes of Magpie Murders, a refreshingly offbeat new series about a book editor, a dead author's unfinished manuscript, and the mystery that ties the stories on the page and in real life together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2022 • 47:01

141: Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 2 Premiere

141: Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 2 Premiere

The ladies discuss the (very welcome) return of Miss Scarlet & the Duke and take opposite sides on the question of whether the show's central couple should become more than friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2022 • 48:49

140: Sherwood

140: Sherwood

The ladies discuss the excellent new BritBox crime drama Sherwood, a story that's as much about generational strife in a struggling mining town as it is murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2022 • 50:15

139: Leonardo

139: Leonardo

The ladies dig into Poldark star Aidan Turner's new series Leonardo, an entertaining if weirdly framed dramatization of the life of Leonardo da Vinci. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2022 • 50:39

138: Van der Valk Season 2 Premiere

138: Van der Valk Season 2 Premiere

The ladies discuss the return of crime drama Van der Valk, whose second season premiere is pretty to look at but whose leading man still leaves much to be desired.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2022 • 48:20

137: Classics Revisited: Cranford

137: Classics Revisited: Cranford

The ladies look back on the charming 2007 drama Cranford, a heartwarming period tale about family and community that boasts one of the most talented ensemble casts of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2022 • 41:44

136: The Serpent Queen Premiere

136: The Serpent Queen Premiere

The ladies dig into the premiere of Starz's newest female-fronted historical drama The Serpent Queen, which tells the story of Catherine de Medici on her own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2022 • 46:02

135: Fall Preview 2022

135: Fall Preview 2022

As we look toward the Fall television season, the ladies run down what's coming soon to networks and streaming services near you, from the premiere of the mystery series Magpie Murders and the return of Miss Scarlet and the Duke, to the new period drama The Serpent Queen, upcoming thriller The Suspect, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2022 • 47:19

134: Everything I Know About Love

134: Everything I Know About Love

The ladies discuss hilariously awkward Peacock comedy Everything I Know About Love, a nostalgic ode to the real love stories of our lives---our friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2022 • 45:18

133: COBRA Season 2 Finale

133: COBRA Season 2 Finale

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies for a discussion of the most bonkers plot developments from COBRA Season 2 and some speculation about where the show might go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2022 • 50:10

132: Granchester Season 7 Finale

132: Granchester Season 7 Finale

The ladies return to the world of Grantchester to discuss Season 7, from Will's romantic life and Leonard's new cafe to Mrs. C's troubling medical diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2022 • 46:26

131: Streaming Services for Anglophiles 2

131: Streaming Services for Anglophiles 2

The ladies return to the ever-changing world of online streaming for a catch-up on the state of the industry, how to determine what streamers you need to watch the shows you love, what programs live where, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2022 • 54:58

130: Classics Revisited: Brideshead Revisited

130: Classics Revisited: Brideshead Revisited

Our Classics Revisited series looks back at one of the most famous period dramas of all time, the eleven-part 1981 adaptation of Brideshead Revisited starring Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 48:33

129: Netflix's Persuasion

129: Netflix's Persuasion

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the new Netflix adaptation of Persuasion. Verdict? They're not mad, they're just disappointed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2022 • 51:53

128: COBRA Season 2

128: COBRA Season 2

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the return of the most bonkers British political thriller on television, COBRA, whose second season, Cyberwar, is as much nonsensical fun as its first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2022 • 50:50

127: Grantchester Season 7 Premiere

127: Grantchester Season 7 Premiere

The ladies dig into the Grantchester Season 7 premiere, which attempts to pick up the pieces after the dramatic events of the series' previous outing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2022 • 46:39

126: Endeavour Season 8

126: Endeavour Season 8

The ladies dig into the penultimate season of mystery series Endeavour, which thankfully feels like a welcome return to its previous form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2022 • 54:34

125: The Best of 2022 (So Far)

125: The Best of 2022 (So Far)

Somehow, 2022 is halfway over, so the ladies look back at some of the favorite British programs from the year (so far) - from Peaky Blinders and Gentleman Jack to Ridley Road and This is Going to Hurt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2022 • 57:18

124: Hotel Portofino Premiere

124: Hotel Portofino Premiere

Contributor Carmen Croghan joins the ladies to discuss the premiere of Hotel Portofino, a lush period drama with a gorgeous setting but deeply uninteresting characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2022 • 44:43

123: Becoming Elizabeth

123: Becoming Elizabeth

The ladies dig into the new Starz historical drama Becoming Elizabeth, which tells the story of the Tudor queen from a new angle by focusing on her youth---and the other complicated women who were part of her orbit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2022 • 54:41

122: Summer Preview 2022

122: Summer Preview 2022

Our annual summer preview runs down the must-watch series and movies arriving in the next few months that are of particular interest to Anglophiles, including new seasons of Endeavour and Grantchester, upcoming historical drama Becoming Elizabeth, the return of crime drama We Hunt Together, and lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 2022 • 52:05

121: The Time Traveler's Wife

121: The Time Traveler's Wife

The ladies weigh in on HBO's prestige adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Travelers Wife starring Theo James and Rose Leslie, a story that hasn't gotten any less frustrating in the years since the novel came out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2022 • 47:51

120: Downton Abbey: A New Era

120: Downton Abbey: A New Era

The ladies dig into the latest Downton Abbey feature film sequel as the Crawleys head to France for an adventure that's not particularly consequential but is still loads of fun to watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2022 • 49:44

119: Classics Revisited: Absolutely Fabulous

119: Classics Revisited: Absolutely Fabulous

The ladies look back at Absolutely Fabulous, a formational British comedy in both their lives, which remains both hilarious and a bit more problematic in 2022 than it used to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2022 • 46:44

118: Call the Midwife Season 11 Finale

118: Call the Midwife Season 11 Finale

Contributor Carmen Croghan joins the ladies to discuss the conclusion of Call the Midwife Season 11, which includes joy, tragedy, and a literal train wreck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2022 • 51:14

117: Ridley Road Premiere

117: Ridley Road Premiere

Contributor Janet Mullany stops by the show to discuss the new Masterpiece drama Ridley Road, a 1960s-set story that serves as a chilling reminder that history all too often repeats itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2022 • 48:35

116: Sanditon Season 2 Finale

116: Sanditon Season 2 Finale

The ladies look back at Sanditon Season 2: What worked, what didn't, and where they hope things go in Season 3.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2022 • 55:01

115: The Killing Eve Series Finale

115: The Killing Eve Series Finale

Killing Eve is dead; long live Killing Eve.  (Honestly, at this point, it's a mercy killing.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2022 • 47:09

114: Call the Midwife Season 11

114: Call the Midwife Season 11

Nick Scalera stops by the podcast to join the ladies for a discussion about Call the Midwife Season 11, as the heartwarming series takes a dark and depressing turn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2022 • 55:23

113: Bridgerton Season 2

113: Bridgerton Season 2

The ladies dig into the somewhat divisive second season of Bridgerton, from the massive changes to its source material to its slightly tamer central romance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2022 • 53:08

112: The Gilded Age Season 1 Finale

112: The Gilded Age Season 1 Finale

The ladies return to late-nineteenth-century New York to bask in the gloriously gorgeous nothingness that is The Gilded Age Season 1 finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2022 • 55:39

111: The Sanditon Season 2 Premiere

111: The Sanditon Season 2 Premiere

Sometimes, impossible things just happen and we call them miracles. The ladies dig into the miraculous return of Sanditon and the events of the Season 2 premiere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2022 • 44:29

110: Spring Preview 2022

110: Spring Preview 2022

Spring TV is busting out all over! The ladies take a look at the biggest titles heading our way over the next few months, from the returns of Sanditon and Call the Midwife on PBS, a new season of Bridgerton on Netflix. Jane Seymour's upcoming Acorn TV mystery Harry Wild and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2022 • 53:44

109: Classics Revisited: Persuasion (1995)

109: Classics Revisited: Persuasion (1995)

Our Classics Revisited series continues as contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies for a look back at the 1995 film Persuasion, an essentially perfect Jane Austen adaptation starring Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2022 • 49:40

108: All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 Finale

108: All Creatures Great and Small Season 2 Finale

Contributor Janet Mullaney returns to join the ladies in a discussion of All Creatures Great and Small Season 2, which featured everything from a legitimate character growth for Tristan to an actual arc for everyone's favorite good boy, Tricki Woo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2022 • 51:07

107: Around the World in 80 Days Season 1 Finale

107: Around the World in 80 Days Season 1 Finale

Contributor Carmen Croghan joins the ladies to discuss the conclusion of Around the World in 80 Days' first season, from the character dynamics between the show's lead trio to the various countries they visit along their journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 2022 • 46:04

106: Ragdoll

106: Ragdoll

The ladies discuss the twisty new AMC+ thriller Ragdoll, a drama that's willing to take some serious risks, even if it doesn't always stick the landing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2022 • 53:42

105: The Gilded Age

105: The Gilded Age

The ladies dig into sumptuous new HBO period drama The Gilded Age, a long-awaited project from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes that is at its best when it leans into the American flavor of it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 2022 • 53:52

104: Classics Revisited: Bleak House

104: Classics Revisited: Bleak House

On the latest installment of our Classics Revisited series, the ladies dig into the critically acclaimed 2005 adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel, Bleak House. (Yes, the one with Gillian Anderson.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 2022 • 51:44

103: All Creatures Great and Small Season 2

103: All Creatures Great and Small Season 2

Contributor Janet Mullany joins the ladies to discuss the cozy goodness of All Creatures Great and Small, from James and Helen's will they/won't they courtship to the adorable return of best boy Tricki Woo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 2022 • 55:53

102: The Tragedy of Macbeth

102: The Tragedy of Macbeth

The ladies discuss director Joel Cohen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, an atmospheric, haunting new take on William Shakespeare's Scottish play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 2022 • 50:13

101: Around the World in 80 Days

101: Around the World in 80 Days

The ladies kick off 2022 with a look at the new Masterpiece adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel Around the World in 80 Days which is better than it probably has any right to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2022 • 45:09

100: 2021 Year in Review

100: 2021 Year in Review

The ladies celebrate their 100th episode and look back on the highs and lows of 2021 in British programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2021 • 56:41

99: Now Stream This: All the Fall Programming We Missed

99: Now Stream This: All the Fall Programming We Missed

The ladies look back at all the new Fall 2021 streaming shows they haven't had the chance to talk about yet, from new seasons of The Great and Dickinson to the CBS remake of Ghosts, AMC's Anne Boleyn, and everyone's favorite modern-day Shakespearean tragedy Succession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2021 • 49:23

98: Doctor Who: Flux

98: Doctor Who: Flux

The ladies discuss the latest season of Doctor Who, a mess of plots and characters that ultimately goes nowhere and is a disappointing final season for the franchise's first female Doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2021 • 55:27

97: The Great British Baking Show Season 9

97: The Great British Baking Show Season 9

The ladies dig into the latest season of The Great British Baking Show, which features one of the best casts in series history - even if the ending was a little underbaked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2021 • 51:17

96: The Wheel of Time

96: The Wheel of Time

The ladies undertake a thematic side quest to dig into the new Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time fantasy series, a show that is not exactly British, but does star Rosamund Pike and feels like it's right in their wheelhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2021 • 47:33

95: Classics Revisited: North and South

95: Classics Revisited: North and South

On the latest installment of our Classics Revisited series, the ladies dig into 2004 period drama North and South, a story that's equal parts romance and class drama, with an extremely attractive Richard Armitage thrown on top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2021 • 42:58

94: The Long Call with Pearl Mackie

94: The Long Call with Pearl Mackie

Actress Pearl Mackie joins the ladies to chat about how her new series The Long Call is pushing boundaries in the world of crime dramas and her role in the upcoming Masterpiece adaptation of Tom Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2021 • 34:35

93: Baptiste Season 2

93: Baptiste Season 2

The ladies dig into the first half of Baptiste Season 2, complete with missing children, white nationalists, and a mother willing to do anything to see her son again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2021 • 48:22

92: Torchwood Turns 15

92: Torchwood Turns 15

Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood turns 15 this October, and the ladies celebrate by digging into everything they loved (and hated) about the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2021 • 41:36

91: Ted Lasso Season 2 Roundtable

91: Ted Lasso Season 2 Roundtable

Noted soccer fan - and Telly Visions boss - Nick Scalera joins the ladies to break down the good, the bad, and the wildly ridiculous of Ted Lasso Season 2, from Ted's struggle with anxiety to the state of Roy and Keeley's romance and whether that whole Nate thing actually worked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2021 • 1:02:37

90: Grantchester Season 6 Begins

90: Grantchester Season 6 Begins

The ladies dig into the first two episodes of Grantchester Season 6, which involve an awkward group holiday and a frightening situation for Leonard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2021 • 48:36

89: Call the Midwife Season 10 Premiere

89: Call the Midwife Season 10 Premiere

Nick Scalera joins the ladies to dig into the Call the Midwife Season 10 premiere, as life in Nonnatus House rolls into 1966 and the question of privatized health care is raised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2021 • 45:21

88: Kin on AMC+

88: Kin on AMC+

The ladies dig into the new AMC+ crime drama Kin, a largely predictable gangland drama whose unpredictable female characters are what make it worth watching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2021 • 43:43

Bonus Episode 1: Russell T. Davies Returns to Doctor Who

Bonus Episode 1: Russell T. Davies Returns to Doctor Who

Dreams can come true, Doctor Who fans! In our first bonus mini-episode, the ladies (dramatically) react to the news that former showrunner Russell T. Davies will return to the iconic sci-fi series in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2021 • 18:10

87: Frankie Drake Mysteries

87: Frankie Drake Mysteries

The ladies dig into the popular 1920s set series Frankie Drake Mysteries, a female-led crime-solving ensemble piece that allows different types of women to shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 45:09

86: Guilt on Masterpiece

86: Guilt on Masterpiece

The ladies dig into the new Masterpiece drama Guilt, a tonal mishmash of a show that has no idea what kind of story it wants to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 44:24

85: Fall Preview 2021

85: Fall Preview 2021

As we look toward the Fall television season, the ladies run down what's coming soon to networks and streaming services near you, from new seasons of Grantchester and Call the Midwife to the return of Hulu's The Great and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 49:40

84: Classics Revisited: Jane Eyre

84: Classics Revisited: Jane Eyre

The ladies look back at the 2006 BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens - what worked, what didn't, and how faithful it is to Charlotte Bronte's classic novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 45:45

83: The Green Knight

83: The Green Knight

The ladies discuss The Green Knight, David Lowery's feature film adaptation of the famous 14th century alliterative poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Lacy nerds out about all things medieval to an embarrassing degree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 50:56

82: The Unforgotten Season 4 Finale

82: The Unforgotten Season 4 Finale

The ladies discuss Unforgotten Season 4 and debate the ending that's sure to divide fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 50:17

81: The Pursuit of Love

81: The Pursuit of Love

The ladies dig into the new Amazon period drama The Pursuit of Love, a fizzy love letter to female friendship with plenty of contemporary flourishes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2021 • 43:44

80: Doctor Who Will Regenerate in 2022

80: Doctor Who Will Regenerate in 2022

The ladies react to the news that Jodie Whittaker will be leaving Doctor Who next year and discuss what they'd like to see in the Fourteenth Doctor era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 50:03

79: Ted Lasso

79: Ted Lasso

Nick Scalera joins the ladies this week to talk about Ted Lasso, the best and most delightful British-seeming but actually American comedy you're probably not watching. Football is life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2021 • 54:15

78: Professor T and the Problem with Remakes

78: Professor T and the Problem with Remakes

The ladies dig into the new Masterpiece version of Belgian drama Professor T, discuss remake culture, and debate whether this is a series that needs to exist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 47:54

77: Unforgotten Season 4 Begins

77: Unforgotten Season 4 Begins

The ladies dig into the return of the mystery series Unforgotten, break down the first episode of Season 4, and discuss why the show found such popularity here in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2021 • 47:18

76: The Best of 2021 (So Far)

76: The Best of 2021 (So Far)

Now that 2021 is halfway over, the ladies look back at some of the favorite British programs from the year (so far) - from It's a Sin and All Creatures Great and Small, to The Dig, Dickinson, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 51:22

75: Us on Masterpiece

75: Us on Masterpiece

The ladies dig into the new Masterpiece drama Us, a story of largely unlikeable people making selfish choices that neither of them particularly enjoyed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2021 • 45:48

74: Now Stream This: A Discovery of Witches and AMC+

74: Now Stream This: A Discovery of Witches and AMC+

The ladies dig into niche streaming service AMC+ by way of a discussion about one of its best series, the period romance "A Discovery of Witches," whose second season arrives on linear television this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2021 • 49:25

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