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O/T PBS Miniseries: What are your favorites?

ECBG — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:05:39 GMT

I started late with Downton Abbey and am now waiting for the final season. I think I could watch it as a permanent show as many of you could!

The next one I have coming from Netflix is Mr Selfridge.

What have you seen and loved?

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Vivian — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:16:53 GMT

I am a Downton Abbey addict. When the final season ends I will be bereft. I also love Masterpiece Mystery. I've been watching it forever. PBS has the best series.

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culebra — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:34:20 GMT

My favorite of all time is Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennett.

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HiLo — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:35:10 GMT

Jewel in the Crown taught me a lot about India during the 2nd WW when it was a British colony. I am also enjoying The Scarlet Field which is now being programmed.

I also liked the version of Pride and Prejudice featuring Colin Firth. His character was most realistic.

Actually, can't think of a British production I haven't enjoyed.

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songbird — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:27:17 GMT

Actually Downton Abbey is my least favorite. The show got too contrived after so many people left. Kind of silly after a while. But I like most of them. My weakness though are mysteries like Lewis, Endeavour, Miss Fisher, Loved just about all of the Austin remakes. And all of the Miss Marple series. Poledark (or Polecat as my husband keeps calling it) Got so bad, I automatically think time for Polecat when the show is scheduled.

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insomniac — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:49:48 GMT

Besides "Downton Abbey," I love the Masterpiece Theatre presentation of Charles Dickens' "Bleak House" and the BBC series called "To Serve Them All My Days" (loved the book as well).

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151949 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:59:06 GMT

I love watching Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife plus Mr Selfridge. Lately I am enjoying the new one about the nurses during WW1.

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sandraskates — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:13:15 GMT

Mr. Selfridge is great! It's a very engaging show with lots of various character personalities. I want to throw a dart at Lord Loxley but that's all I'll say since you haven't seen it yet. ;-)

I'm going to be sorry when it ends.

And from the very olden days, I, Claudius. The cast and their performances are outstanding.

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SHIRAZ — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 03:34:40 GMT

My all-time favorite was I Claudius. I've loved all of the Jane Ausen and Charles Dickens series. My favorite Pride & Prejudice was the 1985 version with Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul. The Golden Bowl was another good one. Recently, I enjoyed both The Paradise and Mr. Selfridge, though I tended to confuse the two, as they were both about department stores.

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sunshine 919 — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:03:46 GMT

I just started watching Poldark. I am hooked. Love it. Good Question.

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tansy — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 04:28:56 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
I just started watching Poldark. I am hooked. Love it. Good Question.

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I am enjoying the series very much. So much so that I plan to read Winston Graham's first book on the Poldarks, plus watch the first version

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shoekitty — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:05:15 GMT

@HiLo wrote:
Jewel in the Crown taught me a lot about India during the 2nd WW when it was a British colony. I am also enjoying The Scarlet Field which is now being programmed.

I also liked the version of Pride and Prejudice featuring Colin Firth. His character was most realistic.

Actually, can't think of a British production I haven't enjoyed.

Shoekitty says,

Hilo, oh woww! I loved jewel in the Crown. I remember watching it when it first came out in the early 1980's. I could hardly wait for the days to pass to see it again.

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Vamp — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:10:24 GMT

Right now I am watching Poldark and Last Tango in Halifax. Love them both! Are they my favorites? Probably not, but I'm not sure I could pick just one anyway.

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Gemspirit — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:58:31 GMT

Thank goodness for PBS & their mini series and on going series. TV is falling further every year into an abyss of mediocrity. im also watching Poldark and, enjoy it very much. The lead actor has been in a couple series on BBC and is brilliant. I'm also watching Crimson Field~it comes on right after Poldark.
I basically love all the Masterpiece selections. Their is another one called Birdsong, about WWI, it can be seen in 4 one hour programs and 2 two hour programs. I can't pick a favourite because they are all exceptional.
Then there is Nova, Free People's, Earth; and I love learning from all of those.
I miss Sherlock...there are always rumors that new episodes are coming but, I think BC has moved on.

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:10:48 GMT

Currently Downton Abbey . I like to binge watch when Amazon puts it on free to Prime members , so I just finished season 5. I had a good cry watching the Christmas one where Tom was departing.

After reading these post I may check out Mr. Selfridge and start from the beginning.

DH and I have watched past series several times over like Rumpole ( We haven't been able to find a free place to watch it lately),

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shoekitty — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 21:56:48 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@sunshine 919 wrote:
I just started watching Poldark. I am hooked. Love it. Good Question.
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I am enjoying the series very much. So much so that I plan to read Winston Graham's first book on the Poldarks, plus watch the first version

Shoekitty asks:
Can either of you discribe the series Poldark, and why you love it? Also, when do you watch it on PBS? I am in California and have DISH. Thanks

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Tommie1965 — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 02:53:21 GMT

Forsythe Saga (with Damian Lewis) was excellent - so engrossing and well acted. The Lost Prince and Bleak House and a mini-series about Queen Elizabeth I (starring Anne-Marie Duff, my favorite actress) also stand out to me. And most of the mysteries are superb. Currently I am watching Crimson Fields and Poldark now that Mr. selfridge and Call the Midwife have wound up for now. Love PBS dramas.

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PenneyT — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 03:06:30 GMT

I've really enjoyed most of them, but my absolute faves have been the oldies but goodies, like Elizabeth R (Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth I), The Flame Trees of Thika, The Six Wives of Henry VIII (Keith Mitchell), Rumpole of the Bailey (with She Who Must Be Obeyed), Edward and Mrs. Simpson, etc., such great programs!!!

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GingerPeach — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 03:22:34 GMT

I love Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Mr. and Mrs. Murder, Downton Abbey, Murder in Paradise, Last Tango in Halifax, Rosemary & Thyme, Miss Marple, the Sherlock Holmes older ones. I'm sure there are more.

I also loved The Great British Baking Show, although it's not a miniseries in the traditional sense.

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aprildreams — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:47:53 GMT

Big Downtown Abbey fan. A Place To Call Home has become my new addiction. New (3rd) season to start later this year.