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'Sense & Sensibility' Episode 1 Recap: Our Devonian Cousin
Look, I wasn’t kidding when I said this show was steamy. The first scene opens with the kind of firelit lovemaking that starts out hot, and then becomes a little more questionable when you realize from the dialog that these folks aren’t married; taking off our 2020 hats (whew, what a relief, huh?) we have to keep in mind that the gal in this scene might be having herself a little social ruin, as a treat. -
What To Watch Now: Passport Picks For October
Looking for some great shows to dig into? GBH Passport is where you should be looking, and below we have some top October selections from GBH Programming Manager Devin Karambelas. -
From 'Great Expectations' to 'Flesh & Blood' — The Best Roles Of Francesca Annis
When we in WGBH’s Drama Club found out that we would be getting Flesh and Blood on Masterpiece, we were pretty darn excited. Not only does it dig deep… -
From 'Coronation Street' To 'Happy Valley' To 'Halifax' — 10 Facts About Sarah Lancashire
Which came first — our love for Last Tango in Halifax, or our love for Sarah Lancashire? It’s honestly hard for us to figure it out, as we began this… -
From 'Sense & Sensibility' To 'Mockingbird Lane' — Charity Wakefield's Best Roles
Charity Wakefield is British acting royalty; you probably recognize her grandfather, James Hayter, as Mr. Tibbs from Are You Being Served? or as Mr.… -
'Van der Valk' Season 1 Episode 3 Recap: Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.
What’s more unsettling than internet influencer awards? Broken glass, a puddle of blood, and a honkin’ big knife! This week’s episode starts off with a bang, as a man (presumably the owner of said influencer awards) is tied to a chair in front of a camera setup that screams “I’m primarily used for unboxing videos; why am I being subjected to such violence?” He’s slumped over, his glasses lens is broken (a sure sign of trouble, as any glasses wearer can tell you), and as I mentioned earlier, there’s a honkin’ big knife covered in blood nearby, so I think we can surmise this is our weekly blood sacrifice. -
'Dream Big, Remain Focused, Get Organized' — Advice From And For Boston's Black Business Owners
Throughout American history, Black business owners have been the backbone of our nation's economy. That untold story is the focus of 'BOSS: The Black Experience in Business,' directed by Stanley Nelson. I reached out to Black business owners from all over Boston and asked them for their advice for the next generation of Black business owners. -
You Say You Want A Revolution: 'Ridley Road' Is Coming To MASTERPIECE
Set in 1962, Ridley Road tells the story of Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish woman who goes undercover in an underground fascist organization. -
'Van der Valk' Season 1 Episode 2 Recap: It Takes Two
Van Der Valk seems determined to convince me that Amsterdam is the coolest city in the world, and so far it’s kinda working? This episode opens in a billiard hall, a thing I was convinced no longer exists, driven away by the Harold Hills of the world (I was wrong: there’s one less than a mile from the GBH offices). Anyway, THIS billiard hall has a bunch of cool cats, including Euro Cash, who opens the show by losing a game. He’s not having the worst night of the crew, because Hassell calls him, and she looks about as good as any of us feel after spending any length of time on social media these days, i.e. BAD. -
What To Watch Now: Hispanic Heritage Month
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! And while I usually spend my days writing over at the GBH Drama Club desk, I’m delighted to take some time away from Mr.…