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BAFTAs: Peter Capaldi Teases Part in ‘Musketeers,’ Romola Garai Reminisces on ‘The Hour’

Kevin Wicks — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:49:27 +0000

The 1950s-set newsroom drama The Hour may have come to a close, but stars Peter Capaldi and Romola Garai were both out in support of the critically beloved saga at the BAFTA TV Awards in London yesterday (May 12). Capaldi was a double ...

WATCH: Warm Up with Heated British Costume Drama Scenes

Brigid Brown — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:35:18 +0000

It’s that heartwarming time of year that only rolls around once. You guessed it, it’s time to get cozy on the couch with that special loved one – yep, your laptop – and check out some heated scenes from British costume ...

BBC AMERICA’s ‘The Hour’ Nabs Golden Globe Nod; Cumberbatch in for ‘Sherlock’

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:19:02 +0000

BBC AMERICA’s critically acclaimed miniseries The Hour will compete for the Best Mini-Series or TV Movie Golden Globe, it was announced this morning. And Benedict Cumberbatch, denied a seat at the table last year, has been ...

Where Else Have You Spotted the Cast of ‘The Hour’?

Karen Ho — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:25:56 +0000

Put on your horn-rimmed glasses and break out the ’50s-inspired cocktails! The second season of The Hour, with its tremendously talented ensemble cast, premieres on BBC America tonight (November 28) at 9/8c.

WATCH: Ben Whishaw Gives Us a Younger ‘Rebooted’ Q in ‘Skyfall’

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:28:46 +0000

Yesterday, we got our first extended look at The Hour‘s Ben Whishaw as James Bond’s gadget expert Q. It’s another in a line of clips MGM has released to build momentum to the U.S.

Emmy Nominations: BBC America Scores Five Nods Including ‘Luther,’ Idris Elba

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:18:32 +0000

Today’s Primetime Emmy nominations (July 19) featured a boatload of British imports, including some names very familiar to viewers of BBC America’s Dramaville. Luther was nominated for Best Miniseries or TV Movie for its ...

Summer of London: Five Great British Crime Solvers on iTunes

staff — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:17:04 +0000

With four-part caper Inside Men premiering in Dramaville tonight (June 20) at 10/9c, we have a sneaky feeling our sleuth-like fans will be pleased to see BBC America is making its way through the Summer of London with free and ...

‘Luther,’ ‘The Hour’ Score Critics’ Choice Award Nods

Kevin Wicks — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:04:08 +0000

The loyalties of Anglophiles will be torn at this year’s Critics’ Choice Television Awards, which announced their nominations this morning (June 5). BBC America is part of this year’s British Invasion, with Luther and ...

For Your Consideration: ‘The Hour’s Romola Garai, Golden Globe Nominee

Paul Hechinger — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:18:55 +0000

In The Hour, Golden Globe nominee Romola Garai’s challenges as an actress seem particularly close to the on-screen job responsibilities of her character, television producer Bel Rowley. She’s got to keep everything going, despite ...

Interview: Abi Morgan on the Next Miniseries of ‘The Hour’

Tom Brook — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:45:59 +0000

With the BBC America’s 1950s-set newsroom drama The Hour basking in the glory of its three Golden Globe nominations, screenwriter Abi Morgan has been giving some details of what might be in the new miniseries.