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[skatesindreams]

"The Crimson Field" has been cancelled in the UK; so there will be only one series of episodes.
The creator/writer said that she had already planned more.

 

[tamuno]

Whaaaa...............? will PBS still air it? Indian Summers is awful. It's not doing so well in the ratings in the UK. I've seen some of it.

 

[Artemis@BC]

Anyone else watch part 1 of Wolf Hall last night? I thought it was spectacular on ever level -- acting, writing, production values. I can't wait for the rest of the series.

 

[attyfan]

Anyone else watch part 1 of Wolf Hall last night? I thought it was spectacular on ever level -- acting, writing, production values. I can't wait for the rest of the series.

I totally agree!

 

[dardar1126]

Anyone else watch part 1 of Wolf Hall last night? I thought it was spectacular on ever level -- acting, writing, production values. I can't wait for the rest of the series.

Excellent show...stellar cast...amazing locations...the use of natural lighting...very real, very authentic...love it...can't wait for more!

EDIT:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/recap/wolf-hall-s1-e1-15-essentials/

Recap: 15 Essentials of Episode 1
If you could use some help managing Wolf Hall's complex machinations and maneuvers, revisit 15 key moments from Episode 1: Three Card Trick. Clear up questions about timelines and Thomases, note allies and enemies to watch, and accompany characters to seats of power…and exile.

 

[dardar1126]

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/04/wolf-hall-costumes?mbid=social_twitter

From Henry VIII’s Codpiece to Anne Boleyn’s Corset: Inside Wolf Hall’s Period-Perfect Costumes


http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood...guide?Mbid=social_twitter&mbid=social_twitter

Tudor Tutor: A Complete Wolf Hall Character Guide

 

[Oreo]

Whaaaa...............? will PBS still air it? Indian Summers is awful. It's not doing so well in the ratings in the UK. I've seen some of it.

I watched the first part of this and found it hard to care about the characters. It's a pity because I love stories set in the time of the Raj. I'll give it another chance when it comes to US television.

 

[dardar1126]

Twitter:

[URL='https://twitter.com/PBSPressRoom']PBS PressRoom ‏@PBSPressRoom

24m24 minutes ago
.@KenBurns' THE CIVIL WAR returns to @PBS Sept. 7 in high definition — 25 yrs after original b'cast. http://to.pbs.org/1CYQlgf

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[Latte]

As a civil war buff, I loved the Civil War series by Ken Burns. I have watched it several times. And I will be watching it again. It's just wonderful.

 

[Spun Silver]

My husband has watched that about 100 times. Last year for Christmas his daughter gave him a DVD set of it to replace his ancient video set. If you ever want a penpal about that and the Civil War in general, just PM me for his email address.

 

[skatesindreams]

Very few programs have had such a profound effect on so many viewers.
Every time I watch it, I learn something new

 

[dardar1126]

Twitter:

[URL='https://twitter.com/masterpiecepbs']Masterpiece PBS ‏@masterpiecepbs

43m43 minutes ago
NEW #WolfHallPBS video: The cast & creators discuss the Tudor Court power game - http://to.pbs.org/1ycR66z @Markgatiss #ClaireFoy @lewis_damian

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[A.H.Black]

Watched the first episode online today. Cromwell as hero? Interesting.

Concerning dress of the day. Does anyone know why the fashion was to make men look so wide? I get the shorter robes - for convenience and ease of movement, I suppose. The styles for the women were much more flattering and attractive. Also, what's with the removing the hat from the back forward.

 

[dardar1126]

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PBS
24 mins ·

Ballroom is back! From the producer who first brought the magic of competitive ballroom dancing to public television, this series features all four major styles of competitive ballroom dancing: American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard and International Latin. Watch AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE on Fridays starting April 24 at 9/8c.

 

[dardar1126]

Mr Selfridge to end after fourth series, says Amanda Abbington
By Morgan JefferyTuesday, Apr 14 2015, 10:48am EDT

Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/british...ries-says-amanda-abbington.html#ixzz3XiXRCYgN

 

[Skate Talker]

Just watched my pvr'd The Scapegoat with Matthew Rhys and enjoyed it very much. I first became acquainted with his versatility in The Americans. Does he ever play only one character LOL.

 

[dardar1126]

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THE DAY THE '60s DIED remembers Kent State and offers a new perspective from students, soldiers and statesmen on the incident and the actions that followed.

The new documentary premieres Tuesday, April 28 at 8/7c on PBS as part of a special programming block commemorating the Vietnam War.‪#‎VietnamPBS‬

 

[Wyliefan]

Just watched my pvr'd The Scapegoat with Matthew Rhys and enjoyed it very much. I first became acquainted with his versatility in The Americans. Does he ever play only one character LOL.

I need to see that. I really liked the book and the older film adaptation.

 

[dardar1126]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/programs/features/news/masterpiece-options-signature-all-things/

News: MASTERPIECE Options The Signature of All Things

MASTERPIECE on PBS Options The Signature of All Things
Elizabeth Gilbert's Best-Selling Novel to be Adapted for Television

The Signature of All Things, the best-selling novel by Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, has been optioned for television by MASTERPIECE on PBS.

The Signature of All Things is Elizabeth Gilbert's most ambitious and exploratory book yet, and it was also one of the best reviewed novels of 2013. Inspired by the true-life adventures of real 19th century female botanical explorers, Gilbert created an unforgettable character in Alma Whittaker — a brilliant, determined, and thoroughly scientific woman, struggling to express her intellectual curiosity in a society where women's lives are confined to the domestic sphere. Equal parts Elizabeth Bennet and Charles Darwin, Alma spends her days seeking nothing less than the answers to the origins of life itself. Readers all over the world fell in love with this unique character — the rare heroine of literature whose fortunes are neither rescued nor ruined by a man.

 

[A.H.Black]

I see that The Roosevelts will be repeated in May. Starts here on May 5th. I missed the beginning the first time around so I will want to see it. I liked the programs about Teddy Roosevelt a lot.

 

[vesperholly]

Weird airdate for the Kent State piece since May 4 is the next Monday. I should watch it - I'm an alumni!

When is PBS airing Poldark? It's great. Aidan Turner

 

[tamuno]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch-online/previews/poldark-s1-trailer/

 

[GarrAargHrumph]

PBS is airing the new season of American Ballroom Challenge - here it starts tonight at 9pm.

 

[Icetalavista]

Damien Lewis is wearing a codpiece? How in the heck did I miss THAT? ;-)
What I don't know about British history would fill an encyclopedia, but even I gather that Cromwell was ambitious and ruthless to a fault. But the way the story's written, I like the guy, even when I see him threaten to do away with the "bollocks" of some unfortunate enemy.

I also love the natural lighting. You had only the hours of daylight to get your business done, and then it was pitch-black.

Anne Boleyn is one aggressive piece of work!

 

[dardar1126]

I see that The Roosevelts will be repeated in May. Starts here on May 5th. I missed the beginning the first time around so I will want to see it. I liked the programs about Teddy Roosevelt a lot.

This is good news; I missed it the first time.

 

[dardar1126]

SPOILER ALERT:

http://www.vulture.com/2015/04/wolf-hall-characters-real-life-deaths.html?mid=facebook_vulture

SO MANY BEHEADINGS
April 18, 201511:00 a.m.
The Gruesome Ways Every Character inWolf Hall Died in Real Life

 

[dardar1126]

Twitter:

[URL='https://twitter.com/masterpiecepbs']Masterpiece PBS ‏@masterpiecepbs

Apr 20
NEW #WolfHallPBS video: The benefits of using the real UK locations. Pt. 4 airs Sun 4/26 @ 10/9c MASTERPIECE on @PBS- http://to.pbs.org/1bbeqrn

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[dardar1126]

Twitter:

PBS PressRoom ‏@PBSPressRoom 37m37 minutes ago
Civil War drama MERCY STREET stars @JoshRadnor, @M_E_Winstead & many more: http://to.pbs.org/1GFjxKE #MercyStreetPBS

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[URL='https://twitter.com/RestingPlatypus']Jack Falahee ‏@RestingPlatypus

54m54 minutes ago
Here's that news. Happy to be a part of this one for @PBS - some photos coming soon. http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/mercy-street-cast-directors-pbs-drama-series-1201483491/… via @Variety

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[dardar1126]

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[URL='https://twitter.com/mistyonpointe']Misty Copeland ‏@mistyonpointe

1h1 hour ago
#ABTonPBS @pbs #AmericanMasters abtofficial Premiers Friday May 15th at 9pm! https://instagram.com/p/2GslDqMmDq/

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[tamuno]

American Ballroom Challenge was a flop for me. The International World Juniors I watched on YouTube had better dancing, I'm afraid. The choreos were not particularly interesting and couples were falling out of their lifts ............urgh! The couple that won the International Latin, I have no idea how or why they won and I did not see the difference between them and the first two couples that performed the rhumba as well. The whole thing felt like a documentary rather than a showcase of real competition. Well at least I have youtube. I was under the impression (I realized too late) that this was more an American competition than an International despite the foreign-sounding names. The dancers here just don't compare to their International counterparts. Sorry!