Author Archives: Christine

Cool article from The Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-critics-notebook-downton-20120205,0,5978755.story?track=icymi

Looks like no one is writing about Outnumbered this week, and knowing what the alternative is, that certainly makes sense. We watched the first episode of the BBC’s Sherlock early Monday evening, and I finished the last episode of second … Continue reading →

Monday’s screenings of Sherlock, a BBC One program, speak volumes as to the relationship between the BBC’s charter, the history of popular culture in Britain, and the success and public image of the channel. There is a unique sense of … Continue reading →

When I think of quality television in the U.S., I think of HBO, Showtime and other premium cable networks and series that really raise the bar and provide a sense of either realism or filmic qualities.  Now I can add … Continue reading →

Here’s an article on that diversity study I mentioned in class today. “BBC1’s Question Time and Mock the Week have been criticised in a report about television diversity for featuring “token women” on their panels. The panel shows were singled … Continue reading →

I just stumbled upon this post from American media scholar (and big Doctor Who fan) Derek Kompare, which fits perfectly with our Doctor Who discussions: “We Americans tend to fall in love with Doctor Who for not being American television. American … Continue reading →

I said in class on Wednesday that I don’t think Doctor Who would fly on American TV, especially American network TV. I had a hard time putting a finger on exactly why I thought that was, but I think an … Continue reading →

The National Television Awards were held tonight in London. They’re sort of the equivalent of the People’s Choice Awards, voted on by viewers, not the industry, so basically these are popular choice selections. Matt Smith and Karen Gillan from Doctor … Continue reading →

Someone at Florida State is chalking Stephen Moffat-related graffiti on campus sidewalks. In addition to Sherlock references, there’s this:

A tweet about last night’s soap opera ratings from a UK critic I follow on Twitter: “Ratings: Massive for the soaps – #EastEnders averaged 9.1m; Emmerdale hit 8m, while #Coronation Street 10.6m and 11.2m (ITV soaps incl +1). Hoooooge!”

Wednesday’s guest plays the second Na’vi (the therapist’s partner) in part 2 of this episode of How Not to Live Your Life. http://youtu.be/fs2eA74sFC4 http://youtu.be/fzt0u9OoBLM  

This site offers a space for students enrolled in FTT 40434 at the University of Notre Dame to post responses to the British television shows we’re watching for class and any other news, questions, or thoughts about British TV they … Continue reading →