Category Archives: PBS

The Trouble with Maggie Cole (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 4, 2020 by

Maggie Cole accidently broadcasts the town’s secrets on a radio show for all to hear. Starring Mark Heap, Dawn French, and Emily Reid. I have to say, this is one of those shows that you have to love. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Cobra (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 23, 2020 by

A widespread power outage causes chaos. The COBRA committee works hard at finding a way to turn the lights back on. Starring Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer, and David Haig. I have to say this show was poorly written. It did … Continue reading →

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Van der Valk (PBS) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 10, 2020 by

A Dutch detective works in Amsterdam using his human observation and street smarts. Starring Marc Warren, Maimie McCoy, and Luke Allen-Gale. This show is a remake of the 1972 version, as well as based on the novels of Nicolas Freeling. It’s … Continue reading →

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Field Trip (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on August 30, 2020 by

Chef Curtis Stone travels on a culinary journey to discover delicacies for his restaurant, Maude. Starring Curtis Stone. I’ve always enjoyed watching any show that Curtis Stone is a part of, especially since the Take Home Chef days. This show … Continue reading →

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Beecham House (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

The show follows the lives of John Beecham, his family and his household in his Delhi Mansion. Starring Tom Bateman, Lesley Nicol, and Leo Suter. I actually like the show. It has brilliant cinematography and costumes. The actors were all … Continue reading →

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Asian Americans (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

The show chronicles the lives of Asian Americans as they contribute to the country and face challenges as the fastest-growing ethnic group in America. Starring Ming Na Wen, Satsuki Ina, Greg Watanabe, Daniel Dae Kim, and Tamlyn Tomita. This is … Continue reading →

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Inside the Vatican (2019) Rated NR

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

Filmed inside the Vatican for one year, the filmmakers give us a look at the workings of the inner sanctum of this independent City State. Starring Paul Gallagher and Pope Francis. This miniseries takes us behind the scenes of the … Continue reading →

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World on Fire (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

A WWII drama that follows the lives of a group of Allies all over the world and the effects of the war on them. Starring Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, and Helen Hunt. This is an interesting story. It does not … Continue reading →

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Indian Summers (PBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

A drama set in 1932 in the final years of British colonial India. Starring Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Jemima West, and Julie Walters. This show is beautifully shot and told. We see the racism and colonial rule of a nation while the … Continue reading →

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Sanditon (PBS) Rated NR

Posted on February 17, 2020 by

Charlotte Heywood moves from her rural life to the town of Sanditon, a fishing village in the process of reinventing itself into a seaside resort. Based on the incomplete book by Jane Austen. Starring Crystal Clarke, Charlotte Spencer, and Kate … Continue reading →

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