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‘Ripper Street,’ Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Set for Dramaville Premiere This Fall

By | Posted on March 19th, 2012

A modern-day Jack the Ripper copycat killer was the focus of BBC America’s successful crime series Whitechapel, but now the network is co-producing a period police drama that will transport us to the actual 1889 setting of the ...

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Confirmed: Next ‘Luther’ Miniseries to Premiere in Dramaville

By | Posted on January 26th, 2012

BBC America has announced that it will co-produce the third installment of Luther, the crime drama that recently won a Golden Globe for star Idris Elba. The four-part miniseries is set to premiere as part of BBC America’s ...

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‘Luther’ Star Idris Elba Nominated for NAACP Image Award

By | Posted on January 19th, 2012

Just days after winning the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Miniseries/TV Movie, Luther star Idris Elba may need to make room on his shelf for another trophy. Or just buy a bigger shelf.

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For Your Consideration: ‘The Hour’s Dominic West, Golden Globe Nominee

By | Posted on January 11th, 2012

The Golden Globes are handed out this Sunday (January 15), and there’s not only tough competition for the Golden Globe’s best actor in a TV movie/miniseries category, but the contest is especially Brit-heavy. Out of five ...

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BBC America’s Holiday Specials Guide

By | Posted on December 19th, 2011

When the weather outside is frightful and the in-laws aren’t so delightful, where do you turn to find respite from the holiday blues? Perhaps a visit from the Doctor will cure those bah-humbugs.

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BBCAmerica.com Has Regenerated!

By | Posted on November 21st, 2011

Greetings and welcome to the new BBCAmerica.com!

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Could BBC America Writers Win This Year’s Screenplay Oscars?

By | Posted on November 2nd, 2011

Last winter, London-born writer David Seidler won an Oscar for The King’s Speech, his moving drama about King George VI’s struggle to overcome a speech impediment. At age 73, the veteran TV scribe became the oldest person to win a ...

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New Yorkers, Attend a Live Taping of ‘Would You Rather? with Graham Norton’

By | Posted on September 16th, 2011

Panel quiz shows are as British as sticky pudding (see QI, Never Mind the Buzzcocks). Well, Graham Norton will host BBC America’s original new panel series, Would You Rather?.

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We’re Comic-Con Comic-kazes: First Impressions of This Year’s Festivities

By | Posted on July 21st, 2011
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So we’ve landed in sunny San Diego — a cool respite from the muggy near-100 degrees temps in New York City — for the event that defines summer amongst comic book and sci-fi fans: Comic-Con International. My arrival at ...

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‘Luther’ Star Idris Elba to Host BBC America’s Weekly ‘Dramaville’ Hour

By | Posted on May 25th, 2011

Idris Elba, Golden Globe-nominated star of BBC America’s Luther, will host BBC America’s new weekly dramatic programming slot, the channel announced today (May 25). Dramaville is set to launch Wednesday, August 17 at 10 pm ...

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