BBC Mania
Alrighty, wise people of the Internet.
I mentioned last week that Bart and I had started watching Downton Abbey. And then many of you commented on how much YOU liked that show too.
I love these kinds of shows (watching this one, with the Christmas tree lit, reminds me of watching Little Dorrit by the light of our (much larger) Christmas tree in Boston), and I’m pretty sure I need more of them in my life.
And since you all seem to be watching them, you should tell me what to check out after we finish Downton Abbey.
We’ve seen and loved North and South, Jane Eyre, Cranford, Wives and Daughters, Bleak House, and most Jane Austen adaptations.
What’s next?
I love all things BBC! I highly recommend Doc Martin. It is not a period drama but very British and very funny. We also laughed ourselves silly watching The Vicar of Dibley. Initially I didn't like Midsommer Murders (too slow, too many people dying) but have grown to like the beautiful scenery and all things British. I really enjoyed Doctor Finlay (end of WW II) and, of course, Foyle's War — absolutely the best of all! I've enjoyed George Gently, Rosemary and Thyme and anything PD James. Perhaps you don't enjoy mysteries, but BBC generally does them very well. If any of these work for you and you still want more suggestions, I have more. Also, we've gotten many of these movies from the public library. Carol
Totally recommend Cold Comfort Farm – hysterical!
Also, have you read Case Histories by Kate Atkinson and the two sequels? Masterpiece Theater did a version of them that is AWESOME. Jason Issacs plays Jackson Brodie and he is just perfect!
Are you getting all these on netflix?? I must know… my mom went into a frenzy and purchased all BBC versions of Jane Austen's in Costco… but where do I see them without having to buy??
Thank you for posing this question to the internet! I am in the midst of the same (very serious, of course) dilemma, having just finished Downton (for the third time) this past weekend!
Sherlock!!! It's the only one I've seen .. . besides North and South, and I loved it. A good one to watch with the hubby too.
Came back to this post because I just finished downton abbey and I'm already going through withdrawals.