Escape into Period Pieces

The History of Masterpiece Theatre (Then & Now)


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Whether you've watched a ton of Masterpiece Theatre before or not, join Stephanie in today's episode and escape from the world as she looks back on the origins of Masterpiece Theatre (which started over 50 years ago) and see where it is today.

The podcast has discussed A LOT of Masterpiece programs already this year, and will most likely discuss more in the future.

Enjoy the videos from today's episode by visiting the YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0SsKbod-k&list=PL5URV43IXKcdYDhtChM_CTSZnK96W3Qg_

Featured Music: "Rondeau" by Jean-Joseph Mouret

References/Highlights:

  • Masterpiece: America's 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama by Nancy West
  • Masterpiece Studio Podcast
  • "Making Masterpiece" 3 episodes (Masterpiece Podcast)
  • Alistair Cooke
  • Vincent Price
  • Masterpiece Mystery!
  • The Buccaneers (Apple TV)
  • The 2007 Captain Wentworth is played by Rupert Penry Jones not Rupert Evans :)
  • PBS Passport
  • Check out Masterpiece on their social media platforms: YouTube, TikTok and Instagram

    Thanks for your patience with my "dramatic pauses" as I figured out the videos

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