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May 8, 2012
Open All Hours Returns
Mondays at 1pm
Open All Hours has returned to the Afternoon Tea lineup, appearing each Monday at 1pm. Originally produced in the '70s-'80s, this program was written by Roy Clarke, the same man who brought us Keeping Up Appearances. Follow along as Ronnie Barker plays Arkwright (pictured), the penny-pinching proprietor, and David Jason as Granville, his much put upon assistant take "an absurd, affectionate and hilarious look at the 'cut and thrust' of life in the traditional British corner-shop."
More information: Program schedule
April 20, 2012
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Coming to movie theaters, May 4
Judi Dench and Bill Nighy, along with Downton Abbey cast members Maggie Smith and Penelope Wilton, appear in the upcoming feature film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. They play a group of British retirees, lured to India with a vision of spending their leasure years in a new, exotic locale. The grand hotel they are promised has faded from its past glory, but never mind...soon they learn that life and love can begin anew.
More information: foxsearchlight.com/thebestexoticmarigoldhotel
February 24, 2012
Ballykissangel is Back!
Starting Monday, February 27
Return to the small, rural village in the heart of the Irish countryside, where life revolves around the local church and its next door neighbor and rival, the village pub. The new priest, Father Peter Clifford, is not only young and open-minded, he's also English. He soon learns that contending with the long-established ways of the villagers is a full-time job.
Go to schedule: www.mpt.org/schedule
February 9, 2012
Jenny Tomasin
UpDown's "Ruby" has died
Many viewers of Downton Abbey will recognize similaries to and influences from a classic television production of the 1970's, Upstairs, Downstairs. Sadly we must report that the actress who created the memorable role of the kitchen maid, Ruby, died in January from heart disease. Jenny Tomasin will be best remembered for that character who frequently found herself on the wrong end of the cook Mrs. Bridges' acid tongue, as well as for her worshipping of silent screen heartthrob Rudolph Valentino.
Go to article: www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2012
Rate the Downton Abbey Players
Like, love or undecided?
You've seen Downton Abbey's characters in action in season 2 of the series. Are there characters you love, loathe or having feelings for that are somewhere in between? Now you can rate each character's likeability by episode.
VOTE NOW!: www.pbs.org
January 19, 2012
Whatever happened to...?
Christopher Timothy
An actor's dilemma: become synonymous with a great character, then become unacceptable for some in another role. All Creatures Great and Small's Christopher Timothy, known to viewers as "James Herriot" in the beloved series, suffered from this problem. Read on to hear his perspective on this "condition."
Go to article: www.greatbritishlife.co.uk
January 3, 2012
Downton Abbey, Season Two
Begins airing on MPT on Sunday,
January 8 at 9pm
The story of the aristocrats and servants of Downton Abbey resumes during the tumultuous World War I era. The international hit, written by Julian Fellowes, stars Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville.
Program schedule: www.mpt.org
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