*Warning: This episode contains spoilers for *Churchill’s Secret. Actors Sir Michael Gambon and Romola Garai -- who play Winston Churchill and Millie Appleyard in the film "Churchill's Secret" -- have a relationship as lighthearted on-screen as they do off. Here, the two come together in this exclusive interview to talk about the film, Albus Dumbledore, and the necessity of secret keeping. Also hear from the film's director, Charles Sturridge, on bringing this remarkable and true story to life....
Sep 12, 2016•27 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the Ninth Season of Inspector Lewis. Though this is not the first time that we've said "goodbye" to Inspector Lewis, actor Kevin Whately insists that, this time, the beloved character is leaving the screen for good. But before we say our final farewells, Kevin Whately joins us to look back on his incredible 30 year career as Robbie Lewis -- the once "second banana" turned leading detective and star.
Aug 22, 2016•25 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Ninth Season of Inspector Lewis. Clare Holman's 20-year run as pathologist Dr. Laura Hobson is coming to a close. But before it does, Clare joins us to reminisce about her time on "Morse" and "Inspector Lewis" and to tease the explosive series finale.
Aug 08, 2016•21 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of the Third Season of Endeavour. Roger Allam returns to the podcast to take us behind the scenes of the wild "Endeavour" season finale -- from the bullet-spitting scene to Thursday and Matthew's standoff.
Jul 12, 2016•6 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of the Third Season of Endeavour. Although young D.C. Morse is not the first version of the iconic detective to grace the screen, in the aftermath of one of the most intense episodes of "Endeavour" to date, it's clear that Shaun Evans' take on the famous character is a memorable one all the same. Five years after agreeing to play the part of the young Endeavour Morse, Shaun Evans reveals what it was that attracted him to the role, explains...
Jul 11, 2016•22 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the Third Season of Endeavour. These days, Anton Lesser is most recognized for playing two very different characters: "Endeavour's" Chief Superintendent Bright and "Game of Thrones's" Qyburn. Now, in the aftermath of his standout performance in "Endeavour's" "Prey," the seasoned British actor talks with us about his roles both past and present, heroic and murderous.
Jul 04, 2016•24 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of the Third Season of Endeavour. DC Morse and the Oxford City Police are back to business as they investigate a whole new spate of crimes: poisonings, kidnappings, and explosions. But beyond being chock-full of crime-drama goodness, this season's second episode also introduces us to a new character and the show's first female police officer, WPC Shirley Trewlove. WPC Trewlove joins the "Endeavour" cast just as actor Dakota Blue Richards jo...
Jun 27, 2016•15 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Third Season of Endeavour. After being shot at the end of "Endeavour," Season 2, Inspector Fred Thursday is back on the beat with a hole in his lung and a lot on his plate. He has to deal with a fairground murder and a suspected drug overdose, but his biggest challenge: convincing Morse to rejoin the force. In this episode, we talk to Roger Allam about the third season premiere, playing Inspector Fred Thursday, and his other acting e...
Jun 20, 2016•19 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Third Season of Endeavour. Back in 1987, actor John Thaw brought the endearingly cantankerous Inspector Morse to life on screen for the first time. Now, nearly 30 years later, John Thaw's daughter helps to keep that legacy alive. This is the story of how Abigail Thaw came to play Dorothea Frazil in the Inspector Morse prequel, Endeavour, just in time for Endeavour's third season premiere.
Jun 17, 2016•20 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the Fourth Season of Wallander. From dealing with big cats and non-stop rain to guiding Kenneth Branagh's last performance as Kurt Wallander, Benjamin Caron describes all of the challenges that came with directing "Wallander's" final season.
May 26, 2016•15 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the Fourth Season of Wallander. The series finale of "Wallander" had a lot of heart; it gave us a heartbreaking diagnosis, a heart-pounding case, and to top it off, a heart-filled performance from the great Sir Kenneth Branagh. Now, appearing for one last time on the podcast, Kenneth Branagh discusses the most memorable moments from the final episode -- including the questionably happy ending -- and his last days as the brooding detect...
May 23, 2016•10 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Ten of the Fourth Season of Mr. Selfridge. "Mr. Selfridge" is going out in style. From spectacle to stunts, this season has it all. But how will the party end for the larger-than-life retail magnate? Actor Jeremy Piven looks back on his four-year journey as Mr. Selfridge and to get us ready to watch the series finale.
May 19, 2016•16 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of the Fourth Season of Wallander. In the second episode of the final season, we get to see a different side of Wallander...one that's just as involved with his family as he is with his job. But just when it looks like Wallander may have finally found happiness, new health problems threaten to bring everything crashing down. In his second appearance on the podcast, Kenneth Branagh provides his own take on Wallander's seeming endless struggl...
May 16, 2016•11 min
Despite originating from what is widely considered to be the happiest -- and most beautiful -- region in the world, Nordic Noir has come to be known for its focus on heinous crimes and the deeply flawed people who investigate them. What's behind the darkness and violence seen in Wallander and other Nordic Noir crime drama? And what makes these shows so entertaining to watch? Professor Andrew Nestingen, expert in all things Nordic Noir, investigates.
May 12, 2016•11 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Fourth Season of Wallander. MASTERPIECE Studio will follow the final season of "Wallander" the way Kurt Wallander follows crime...obsessively. From now until the finale, Kenneth Branagh -- who plays the brooding Swedish detective -- will join us on the podcast every week following the show. Here, in the aftermath of the Season 4 premiere, the North Irish actor reveals what it was like to play a Swede in South Africa, and remembers th...
May 09, 2016•11 min
Back in 2008, Australian native Emily Barker and her band the Red Clay Halo recorded their song, "Nostalgia," in relative anonymity. But when the crime drama Wallander premiered, accompanied by the song, "Nostalgia" became an instant hit. As told by Emily Barker herself, this is the story of "Nostalgia" from its chilly inception to its eventual fame.
May 05, 2016•18 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of the Second Season of Grantchester. From punches to pranks, "Grantchester's" James Norton (Sidney) and Robson Green (Geordie) had a wild time together filming Season 2. Now in the wake of "Grantchester's" season finale, the dynamic duo returns to recap this season's most dramatic moments and reveal their most entertaining, behind-the-scenes stories.
May 02, 2016•19 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Five of the Second Season of Grantchester. In the aftermath of Gary's hanging and Sidney and Geordie's big fight, the once and (hopefully) future dream team -- James Norton (Sidney) and Robson Green (Geordie) -- get together on the podcast to remember the past as it truly was.
Apr 25, 2016•5 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of the Second Season of Grantchester. Amanda -- a wealthy debutante -- and Sidney -- an Anglican vicar -- have managed to keep their relationship alive despite social conventions of the ‘50s. But now, it seems like a baby -- if not their significant others -- may actually keep "Grantchester's" star-crossed lovers apart. In this episode, we turn to actor Morven Christie, who plays Amanda, to get the inside scoop on the future of Amanda and ...
Apr 18, 2016•23 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of the Second Season of Grantchester. Grantchester is a real town in the English countryside, but the crime-solving adventures of Sidney and Geordie exist only in the mind of author James Runcie whose book series, "The Grantchester Mysteries," serves as the inspiration for the Masterpiece program. In this episode, Runcie talks about meeting James Norton, tells us how Amanda Kendall came to be, and reveals secrets on the making of the show....
Apr 04, 2016•21 min
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Second Season of Grantchester. Handsome vicar Sidney Chambers and gruff detective Geordie Keating are back on the beat, solving mysteries in the idyllic town of Grantchester all while battling demons of their own. We'll sit down with Sidney and Geordie -- James Norton and Robson Green -- for an in-depth look at what's in store for "Grantchester’s" second season.
Mar 24, 2016•21 min
Have you ever been haunted? Sherlock's Mark Gatiss has—and he shares a story in the supernatural vein of the upcoming Sherlock special, "The Abominable Bride," coming to Masterpiece on PBS New Year's Day, 2016. Masterpiece Studio is made possible by Audible. Sponsors for Masterpiece on PBS as Viking River Cruises, Audible and The Masterpiece Trust.
Dec 23, 2015•4 min
Sherlock co-creator, writer and actor Mark Gatiss—who plays the conniving Mycroft Holmes—previews the upcoming special, “The Abominable Bride,” (premiering 1/1/15 on PBS) and takes you behind the scenes of the hit show. From hatching the idea for the series on a train ride, to casting Benedict Cumberbatch, Gatiss reflects on bringing Sherlock to life in the 21st century. Masterpiece Studio is made possible by Audible. Sponsors for Masterpiece on PBS as Viking River Cruises, Audible and The Maste...
Dec 21, 2015•15 min
