Finally got this site working properly again . The last week to 10 days it was a little wonky ( very slow and freeze ) then the last couple of days couldn't access it at all . Was getting a little worried. Today it's up and working great .
Glad you mentioned this Solar, I've also been getting a lot of freezing on the site as well. I thought it was my phone and have been updating it and cleaning out anything that may have been slowing it down. It was taking forever to write my comment(s) as I had to wait for my phone to unfreeze numerous times. Seems to be working much better today.
Did you see that we have a new detective series coming to Masterpiece called "Winter"? Filming is starting in early 2026, so I guess we will see it aired sometime in 2027. Encouraging.
Yeah , Workin' good now Brit . Started to get worried for a time there. Almost sent off an E - Mail to ya . Looked to find something on ' Winter ' but didn't have much luck . All I found was an Australian 2015 production of Winter with the chief cop being Eve Winter . I don't think this has anything to do with Masterpiece's production . Something to look forward to in 2027 .
Did you see this, Solar?
MASTERPIECE on PBS Co-Producing New Police Series Winter | Masterpiece | Official Site | PBS https://share.google/wa33V7lNNrOq8QHxs
Also, of importance... the Courts ruled that NPR's funding has to be reinstated. This is good news in that local PBS stations will not be totally desimated by lack of operational funds so they will be able to continue to air programing of all types.
Ahhh Brit ... you found something on it. Looks like it's gonna be a good 'un . Can't wait ... wanna see it now . lol
' the Courts ruled that NPR's funding has to be reinstated. ' Good news on the home front. Hopefully PBS will still bring us ALL the shows we love to see and hopefully add a few more. lol
Also, of importance... the Courts ruled that NPR's funding has to be reinstated.
Very good news. Hopefully the courts stick to this decision. Winter looks to be a good show.
Hi Everyone,
I did some further digging and the funding that was reinstated ($36M) was for satellite infrastructure which will help maintain and provide direct support to public radio stations, which is a good thing, but unfortunately, will not help with operational funding for local TV stations. We are still in a pickle with that I am afraid to say.
I am sorry that I misunderstood the situation and gave you false hope. I know here in NJ we lost the majority of our State funding (75% reduction from $1M to $250,000) and this, coupled with the Federal funding rescissions for PBS stations, caused NJPBS to announce it would cease operations by June of 2026. I think they are waiting for someone to step up with private financing. Obviously, PBS Masterpiece programming will continue - we have a new detective series coming in 2026 - but, I may only be able to access it with streaming if there is no TV station outlet available.
NJPBS to announce it would cease operations by June of 2026.
How perfectly, terribly, horribly, disgustingly awful.
I hope Passport steps up its PBS playbook.
Yes Deedee, it is not good. NJPBS is a great channel for British TV content, not to exclude all the other local information, and of course the nightly news, for the State. If they can't figure out a way to save it financially it will be a great loss.
I have to tell you what I am rewatching! Do you remember the "War of the Worlds" miniseries we watched back in 2020 with the black dog-like robots? Well, Prime TV is airing it this month as part of their Sample for Free inventory (it is part of the MGM streaming service which I don't subscribe to).
I thought about it for a bit and finally decided to rewatch it because I remember how intense and scary it was the first time around and figured since I already had been through it once, this watch might allow me to pick up on the detail I most likely missed the first go around.
I just finished E4, and it is still intense and scary, but not on the same level as before, so yes I can key in to more of the characters and storyline. The part that has really stood out to me (up to now) - half way thru - is that I don't like any of the characters much, as a whole none are drawing me in except for one absolute shining star, the one person who makes you believe in humanity again... the young male porter in the hospital who singlehandedly kept the babies in nursery alive with the around the clock care they needed. It is heroic beyond words. That is the character that will remain with me long after this rewatch. The generosity and compassion of spirit no one else has shown. If memory serves me, it is the saving grace of the story.
I don't exactly remember what comes next because the big hospital scene with the robots comes in E5, but I do remember the babies are kept safe.
Thanks, Brit, I'll have to look for it. I'd like to see it again with detachment, the noise those dogs made still give the heebie jeebies!
Dee, can you believe it has been five years since we watched this? I am in disbelief. Where did all the time go? I can remember when we were discussing it, that seems like only a few years ago. Boy, time is rolling by - and a bit too fast.
I was wrong about the babies, ultimately the aliens take them. They are taking any baby, or unborn child, they can find. I forgot all about this. I am not up to the part where we find out why they are doing this. Gotta say, the story does draw you in.
Wishing everyone at Tvmaze a Merry, Merry Christmas! 🌲
Solar, Deedee and Sheerwater, thinking of you and celebrating with you in spirit. And, sending this out in to the universe... Appara hoping all is well and that you are having another winnie roast for the Xmas holiday!
*weenie roast* 😊
Thank you, Brit. Wishing one and all a happy holiday time and a healthy, happy, peaceful, sane New Year.
Did y'all have a white Christmas ?? .. had a green Christmas here . Got some snow last evening , about 5 Cm. , so today it's white , a day late . lol Been watching S5 Eps. of ' All Creatures ' ... gettin' ready for NEW S6 on Jan. 11 . on PBS .
Hi solar - about 4" on Saturday and the real 'he who must be obeyed', i.e., the dog, hates it. Raises his paw for me to clean off the salt, does the same for the snow, but he's worth it.
Yes, looks to be some good shows upcoming. Right now, reveling yet again in Seaside Hotel on PBS Passport.
Brit, was your holiday decorating once again worthy of House Beautiful?
Sitcom writer Roy Clarke awarded knighthood - British Comedy Guide https://share.google/xqYghMBQ19Jew9AzC
Roy Clarke who turns 96 next month is to be knighted in the new years honours list. He is best known as the creator of Keeping up Appearances, Last of the Summer Wine and Open All Hours.
Idris Elba is also to be knighted for services to young people:
Hi dee .... a lot of rain here , every day with rain in winter means 1 day without snow . Dogs are so funny and different . Your dog hates the snow where as the dog next door just loves it. He's black so he can't hide. He races head first into a snow bank so he can plunge his head straight in. Then can't stop rollin' around in it . Hates to be brought in the house when he could be havin' more fun . lol
Good to hear from ya sheerwater ... Can't read the Roy Clarke article but the one on Idris Elba was most interesting . A Knight hood for services to young people . He started the initiative ' Don't Stop Your Future ' what a worthy endeavour . Well done that man . A final note , looks to be quite tall standing next to the King.
Happy New Year Everyone! 🎉🥳
Solar, your favorite series returning which brings you great comfort and joy - what is better than that heading in to the winter months! I am in the same universe as you because I just found out that the new season of "Shetland" is dropping on Britbox in a few days. I've been watching a few things I found that having been hanging out on Prime for awhile - in the middle of one, finished the other. Nothing I would recommend, but they are keeping me entertained with something different and that is fine for right now. I am so looking forward to the new season of "Shetland".
BTW, we already have had snow by me. That is a rarity, we haven't seen snow this early in the season in years. It's gone now as we have had a few warmer days since, but we have had some of the worst winds I have seen at this time of year. The front of my house is in its' own little wind tunnel, so when the wind gets bad I am living in a frigid "tropical" storm. Every tree swaying (and I have some big ones in my front lawn) - I have learned to keep the Christmas decorations to a minimum these last few years - use to go all out and we would find ourselves continually having to put things back up. At some point, you throw up your hands. Wreaths on the windows and door with big red bows, a few safely placed seasonal items, some lights and we called it a day.
Speaking of decorations, we are having a quiet Christmas this year Deedee, I did decorate, but nothing over the top. It looks festive and warm, put out the decorations that mean the most to me and have the house at night aglow with candles (white sparkly luminara pinecone candles throughout the front of the house amidst the greenery and Christmas finery - entrance, living room and dining room). My fav room is the kitchen. I (and the Hubs) love how it looks at Christmas with all my seasonal tidbits.
Buddy is my kind of guy, knows enough to get himself cleaned up when he walks back thru the door. They (our pet children) are so smart... I can picture him lifting his paw to get all the wet snow/salt off. 😊
Sheerwater, so happy to hear Roy Clarke (as well as Idris Elba) have been so honoured. Much deserved. Isn't Mr. Clarke still involved in my fav, "Still Open All Hours"? I am going to go check.... yes, he is! Writing the series and the man was in his eighties at the time. Brilliant!
Happy New Year one and all!
solar, I find the writing better on ACG&S of late. Don't know if it's them....or me. (o:
Brit, I'm sure anything you have done to your house is perfect. You are correct on The Master, he knows I will jump to his aid. Reminds me of the line on Seinfeld, when he talked about aliens coming to earth and seeing humans tending to their dog's business on the street. He was sure they would ask: "who's in charge here"?
Is Shetland still worth a watch? I gave up when Henshall left. Perhaps I should give the upcoming series a try.