Masterpiece

During a weekend in which professional quiz contestants gather at Oxford College, one of the contestants is found dead in the college fountain. Lewis discovers that the deceased was an outrageous flirt with a number of secrets, and he races to uncover the killer before the gathering breaks up.

When the Master of Gresham College is found dead at the foot of the stairs at the University Observatory, Lewis finds that the finger of suspicion points to the entire staff. Lewis also uncovers a college-wide blackmail plot and a confusing astronomical conundrum.

Lewis investigates a case in which a body is found on an Oxford school bus and the trail leads to a sprawling Oxford estate where Lewis’s associate, Hathaway, spent much of his childhood.

Inspector Lewis becomes involved in a situation in which an aging rock star (Joanna Lumley) that was thought to be dead becomes the object of complaints when her hunting rifle disturbs the local Sunday service. The plot thickens when a teenage boy is killed after repeatedly being run over by a vehicle, and a connection surfaces between the murder and the rock star’s old band.

Kenneth Branagh stars in this three-part series based on the acclaimed Kurt Wallander detective books by Swedish author Henning Mankell. In three stand-alone whodunit stories, Branagh plays the scruffy Swedish sleuth that gets involved in cases involving murder and impending disaster.

Kenneth Branagh stars in this three-part series based on the acclaimed Kurt Wallander detective books by Swedish author Henning Mankell. In three stand-alone whodunit stories, Branagh plays the scruffy Swedish sleuth that gets involved in cases involving murder and impending disaster.

Kenneth Branagh stars in this three-part series based on the acclaimed Kurt Wallander detective books by Swedish author Henning Mankell. In three stand-alone whodunit stories, Branagh plays the scruffy Swedish sleuth that gets involved in cases involving murder and impending disaster.

While on holiday in Syria, Poirot gets involved in a murder investigation at an archaeological site on the brink of making a major discovery. Between family member and tourists, there is no shortage of suspects.

The famous Belgium detective finds he cannot ignore the pleas of a young heiress who claims she may be a murderer. When the heiress’ childhood nanny is found dead, Poirot teams with a crime novelist in order to solve one of the most baffling cases of his career. Monday July 26th 9-10:30p

An all-star international cast appears in this new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s most popular novel. While traveling on the Orient Express from Istanbul to London, Poirot finds himself amongst a host of eclectic passengers. When the train becomes caught in a snowdrift and a passenger is found brutally murdered, the famous Belgium detective is called upon to investigate the crime and catch the culprit.

Miss Marple investigates a string of murders in which the killer seems obsessed with the nursery rhyme “Sing a Song of Sixpence”.

Miss Marple works to stop a court hearing after she discovers new evidence surrounding a case in which a wealthy and unpopular woman died, supposedly of shock when the geranium in her wallpaper turned blue. A mysterious fortune teller, a secret love affair, and a rising body count add to the intrigue and urgency of this challenging investigation.

During Miss Marple’s weekend visit to the home of a friend, a family member is shot and killed. The investigator from Scotland Yard enlists her help, and when they discover the bones of a young servant that was murdered over twenty years ago, they realize that this case is even darker than it originally appeared.

The last words of a dying man lead the sole witness to team with a beautiful socialite and Miss Marple to find out if foul play was involved. A hotbed of homicide and intrigue ensue.

In a case that will shatter his personal world, newly-retired Foyle battles to save a young man accused of high treason from the executioner’s noose.

Rupert Penry-Jones (Persuasion) stars in this adaptation of the popular John Buchan adventure novel popularized by the Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name. This version, set on the eve of World War One, is filled with romance and humor as it tells the tale of a mining engineer caught up in a conspiracy following the death of a British spy found in his apartment.

When a local girl is found murdered, suspicion fueled by racial prejudice pints to a GI at the U.S. military base. In order to reveal the truth, Foyle must go head to head with the U.S. Army.

Michael Kitchen returns as Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle in this episode that involves a crime wave that has swept across England in the aftermath of the celebration of V-E day. Foyle, wishing to retire but bound to his old job, stumbles upon an international cover up could reveal dark secrets of the War Office and bring down the British government.

This two-part series, adapted from the award-winning novel, tells the story of Hortense, a young, ambitious Jamaican woman thrust into the grit of 1940’s post-war London.

This two-part series, adapted from the award-winning novel, tells the story of Hortense, a young, ambitious Jamaican woman thrust into the grit of 1940’s post-war London.

This a new dramatic adaptation of the story of Anne Frank based on her reflections of being a teenage girl trying to live an ordinary life in extraordinary circumstances. It is an often-told tale that never fails to strike an emotional chord with viewers who are eternally amazed at the cramped living conditions under which Frank and her Jewish family and friends were forced to live in to insure their safety from the Nazis during World War Two.

British soldier-hero Richard Sharpe, played by Sean Bean, travels across India in 1818, escorting a socialite on her way to meet her fiancé. Trouble erupts when they inadvertently stumble across a massive opium trafficking ring.

Sean Bean stars as British soldier-hero Richard Sharpe, a rough diamond who has risen through the ranks of the army on the back of his brave exploits. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this adaptation is based on the novels of Bernard Cornwell. A year after the battle of Waterloo, word from India warns that a local Maharaja is threatening British interests. Sharpe is sent on his most dangerous mission to date.

This thrilling adaptation of Emily Bronte’s haunting novel chronicles the passionate spiritual bond between Heathcliff, an abandoned gypsy boy adopted by the Earnshaw family of Wuthering Heights, and the family’s daughter, Cathy.

This two-part adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens novel boasts an all-star cast, including Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen, and Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe. Dickens based this novel on his own difficult journey from boy to manhood.

This two-part adaptation of the beloved Charles Dickens novel boasts an all-star cast, including Bob Hoskins, Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen, and Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe. Dickens based this novel on his own difficult journey from boy to manhood.

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The conclusion of this new version of the classic Jane Austin novel about a tireless matchmaker who strives to find a romantic partner for her protégée, while ignoring her own desires for a love interest. Romola Garai (Atonement) and Sir Michael Gambon star.

Part two of the classic Jane Austin novel about a tireless matchmaker who strives to find a romantic partner for her protégée, while ignoring her own desires for a love interest. Romola Garai (Atonement) and Sir Michael Gambon star.

Dame Judi Dench returns in this sequel to the Emmy-nominated Cranford miniseries based on the novels of Elizabeth Gaskell. This two-part continues the story about the absurdities and tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford during the 1840’s.

This is a new three-part version of the classic Jane Austin novel about a tireless matchmaker who strives to find a romantic partner for her protégée, while ignoring her own desires for a love interest. Romola Garai (Atonement) and Sir Michael Gambon star.

This adaptation of the novel tells the tale of Anne Elliot, women destined for spinsterhood at age 27 after being persuaded eight years earlier to refuse the proposal of dashing Captain Wentworth. Chance brings them together again, but this time, the Captain is rich and free to play the field among eligible young beauties.

This two-part mini-series is a new adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel that tells the heartbreaking tale of a woman violated by one man and forsaken by another. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) stars as the spirited heroine, Tess D’Urberville.

This two-part mini-series is a new adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel that tells the heartbreaking tale of a woman violated by one man and forsaken by another. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) stars as the spirited heroine, Tess D’Urberville.

This two-part drama tells the story of a multi-vehicle road accident and the ten very different people who share this single defining moment. The investigation into the accident reveals shocking secrets about those involved, which includes government cover-ups, smuggling, embezzlement, and murder.

This two-part drama tells the story of a multi-vehicle road accident and the ten very different people who share this single defining moment. The investigation into the accident reveals shocking secrets about those involved, which includes government cover-ups, smuggling, embezzlement, and murder.

Gillian Anderson stars in this six-part adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ most brilliant novels. The story is a coming-of-age tale for a young woman in Victorian London that is also a mystery with some of the most famous plot twists in literary history.

On a special day, the Jane Austin series continues with this two-part adaptation of the popular novel about two sisters that attract a trio of quality gentlemen suitors, despite their rather meager financial situation.

Our special Jane Austn day continues! This adaptation of the novel tells the tale of Anne Elliot, women destined for spinsterhood at age 27 after being persuaded eight years earlier to refuse the proposal of dashing Captain Wentworth. Chance brings them together again, but this time, the Captain is rich and free to play the field among eligible young beauties.

This two-part psychological thriller was based on a novel by best-selling author Val McDermid and tells the tale of a journalist that comes to an English village in hopes of making a film about a mysterious disappearance of a 13-year old girl 40 years earlier. What she discovers about the mystery shatters the life of all involved.

This two-part psychological thriller was based on a novel by best-selling author Val McDermid and tells the tale of a journalist that comes to an English village in hopes of making a film about a mysterious disappearance of a 13-year old girl 40 years earlier. What she discovers about the mystery shatters the life of all involved.

This real-life political thriller starring William Hurt tells the little-known story of the secret meetings and negotiations that took place while South Africa teetered on the brink of a civil war.
In the end, seemingly bitter enemies forged a bond of trust and friendship that led to a peaceful resolution and the ultimate release of Nelson Mandela.

This three-part drama starring Judi Dench is an adaptation of the Elizabeth Gaskell novel of the same name about the absurdities and tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford during a one-year period in the 1840’s. The small Cheshire market town is on the cusp of change as a railway line is being built and fears of migrant workers and potential lawlessness emerge.

The murder of a small-time criminal leads Lewis to a prominent Oxford don-turned-celebrity atheist, who years earlier had been the intended target of a botched murder attempt. Lewis must determine if these isolated incidents have a connection.

When a young actor is murdered during a student Shakespeare production, Lewis must sift through the motives of several suspects, which include a jealous thespian, an Oxford dropout, and a playgoer. During the investigation, Lewis discovers a dark secret that hits close to home.

Lewis must uncover the hidden connections between a murdered Czech barmaid, two puzzling clues in the form of a bloodstained note and a broken antique mirror, and a prominent Oxford professor.

Inspector Lewis, former sidekick to the legendary Inspector Morse, is back with the Thames Valley Police in the city of Oxford, England. In this episode, he is investigating the death of an American college student. The trail leads to mastanother student, whose family has a dark secret.

A serial killer appears to be targeting a religious group that claims to give guidance to lost souls. As Lewis learns more about the group and their true purpose, he begins to doubt his trust in his associate, who has a personal connection to the organization.

The worlds of no-rules boxing and Cold War intrigue surround the death of a prominent Oxford official.

The theft of some rare books and the murders of an Oxford Fine Art student and a library maintenance engineer leads Lewis to a connection with a local gambling addiction group and two talented painters.

This biography profiles Cooke, the former host of Masterpiece Theatre, and provides details of his personal life that will fascinate and surprise those that only knew of him through his appearances on television.

This three-part drama starring Judi Dench is an adaptation of the Elizabeth Gaskell novel of the same name about the absurdities and tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford during a one-year period in the 1840’s. The small Cheshire market town is on the cusp of change as a railway line is being built and fears of migrant workers and potential lawlessness emerge.

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During the rehearsal for an amateur show, the power goes out and a murder takes place. Miss Marple, having witnessed the commotion, must decipher the elaborate trick played by the killer.

A woman on the train tells Miss Marple about a series of perfect murders in her village. When the woman later falls to her death, the grey-haired sleuth vows to get to the bottom of the mysterious string of “accidents”.

David Suchet reprises his signature role as suave Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in this adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel. Poirot joins forces with a famed crime novelist to save a man from the gallows, although it puts his own life in danger.