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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The ladies discuss did 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.