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‘Endeavour’ closes latest chapter in enduring ‘Masterpiece’ franchise
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The prequel to “Inspector Morse” has delivered compelling drama, big audiences and fundraising results to public TV since 2013.
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The prequel to “Inspector Morse” has delivered compelling drama, big audiences and fundraising results to public TV since 2013.
The four-hour adaptation, which debuts on PBS April 30, honors the 1749 book yet shows it through a modern lens.
Speaking during the Television Critics Association summer press tour, Burns said he supported PBS’ new initiatives to increase programming diversity.
Efficient production and a collaborative funding push allowed for two new seasons of the “Masterpiece” Jane Austen adaptation.
When the pipeline of British dramas slowed during lockdown, EP Susanne Simpson acquired a World War II drama from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK.
Debuting in January, the “Masterpiece” revamp of the long-running classic features a more contemporary sensibility.
As intensifying competition drives up the costs of British dramas, production execs at WGBH are developing their own ideas for shows that “Masterpiece” could own.
EP Susanne Simpson predicts “Beecham House,” a new TV series by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, will be a “membership magnet” during March pledge.
Simpson is stepping up to EP to allow Rebecca Eaton to focus on developing new original projects as EP-at-large.
Airing in the spring, the seven-part “Masterpiece” series was inspired by the ’70s-era BBC documentary series “The World at War.”
A licensing partnership between PBS and WGBH is at the center of a strategy to “future-proof” the iconic “Masterpiece.”
The PBS president told an audience at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour to “stay tuned” for possible announcements involving Sling TV and YouTube TV.
The writer and columnist, who died Monday at the age of 93, “charmed everyone” he worked with as host of the WGBH series for 10 years.
At present there are no plans to present the miniseries on “Masterpiece,” the iconic WGBH drama series.
No deadline has been set for replacing Charlie Rose and Tavis Smiley, but options include retaining Christiane Amanpour’s show.
Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is coming to “Masterpiece” this spring, thanks in part to a nudge by one of England’s most celebrated television writers and a dash of financing from U.S. partners.
The film will air on PBS stations after a limited theatrical release.
PBS President Paula Kerger assures critics that stations are communicating with members of Congress about the importance of CPB funding.
The series shares some elements in common with Downton but is based on historical events.
Another “Masterpiece” break-out, “Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,” won for best television movie.