The third installment of Ashes to Ashes was one of the filler variety. The plot involved a serial rapist who preyed on “impure” prostitutes. It was mildly interesting, but I was hoping for a few more clues as to how and why Alex Drake is stuck in 1981. I was denied. Instead, there was a [...]

Alex Drake seems to be settling into to her 1981 digs nicely, thank you. She does keep seeing visions of the creepy birthday clown Pierott, but you can’t expect complete normalcy when you’ve been transported to a make-believe time and place after being shot. I quite enjoyed Alex’s greeting to her precinct brethren: “Good morning [...]

I couldn’t help myself. Despite having already extolled the many virtues of Top Gear a couple months ago, Monday night’s episode was too good to pass up. By the bye, if you’ve never seen this BBC America institution, you’re missing out. It has action, intrigue, comedy and steel smashing into more steel. What’s not to [...]

It’s been nearly two years since Life on Mars ended its 16 episode run on BBC One. I, for one, have missed it. I gave the US remake a chance, but it paled in comparison, which is probably why ABC dumped it last week. Attempting to repackage the series’ unique genre-blending structure for American audiences [...]

My ex-girlfriend was fond of shitty television. She had a sixth sense when it came to locating the most vacuous, albeit addictive, shows on the DirecTV lineup. One of her must-sees was How Clean Is Your House?, airing weekdays at 4pm on BBC America. Domestic divas Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie, along with their army [...]

When I read about Mistresses – BBC America’s newest hour-long drama – I have to admit, I wasn’t jumping for joy. Four chicks whining about their unfulfilled relationships with men seemed like an overabundance of estrogen. I’m not one to dismiss a show without giving it a watch, so I took in the premiere last [...]

I’ve reviewed a number of good shows already here at the Babble. BBC America doesn’t appear to be slowing down, as they have a host of new series, movies and fresh seasons of established faves on tap for 2009. Here’s a quick preview of what’s in store for the coming months.

Mistresses – Debuts this [...]