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We’re now at the season 4 finale of Downton Abbey, and much has happened since the premiere. We’re now well into 1923 and Rose’s coming out ball is only a few weeks away. The staff, for various reasons, has been split between Downton Abbey and Grantham House in London for the to-do, and more of the staff are coming down …

As always, this recap of Downton Abbey references the physical and emotional aftermath of a sexual assault. If this is a potential trigger, please do not read further. With the exception of the special Christmas episode airing next week, here is the wrap up of all that was Downton Abbey, series four. Mary’s life, as ever, is still full of …

As has been the case for most of this season, this recap contains references to a sexual assault. If this is trigger for you, please do not continue. This recap also includes a discussion of an abortion. Please proceed with caution. With only two more episodes after this, the lives of everyone in Downton Abbey are chaotic and filled with …

This Sunday night PBS will premiere the British drama, The Making of a Lady, starring Lydia Wilson as Emily Fox Seaton. “The Making of a Lady” is based on a book written by Francis Hodgson Burnett (Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden). Emily is an independent woman with a good family background, but she is penniless …

While we are only a few days into February, it doesn’t hurt to take an advanced look at what TV viewers can expect to see on the major and cable networks next month between new dramas debuting, current dramas returning with new episodes and a made-for-TV movie that are worth marking on your calendar so you don’t miss them. Here …

As has been of late, this episode and recap discuss the aftermath of a sexual assault. If you find this triggering, please do not read further. While last week felt like a lull before the end of the season, this week ramps up everything that’s been floating around into a series of burning fires that don’t seem to be quick …

The musical series Live from the Artists Den will celebrate its fifth season on PBS starting this Saturday, February 1. This is actually the 7th season of Live from the Artists Den with over 50 filmed TV episodes to date. What music fans can expect this year are performances by the following artists: Phoenix, performing at Anderson High School in …

This review, and the episode, deal with the after effects of a sexual assault. If you find this triggering, please do not read any farther. This episode felt like a filler episode – with details that we need to know for later – but one where doesn’t as jarring as two weeks ago happens. Anna and Bates are still floating …

It is such a pleasure to be able to post this news here. Last Tango in Halifax will premiere its second season on PBS, June 29th. Alan (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) will be back to delight us once again with their romance and humor. Joining them again will be their daughters, Gillian and Caroline, and all their dysfunctional …

This episode, like the last, makes reference to sexual assault that may be triggering for some. Please read with caution. Fallout from last week’s episode is still in the air as Anna tries to avoid Bates, who seems to think that he has done something wrong while everyone else is confused in the staff. Denial is one powerful motivator. Mrs. …