The leading ‘Best British TV’ streaming service
Acorn TV is now
streaming full seasons of several popular British mystery and drama
series, along with two critically acclaimed Canadian series. This week
Acorn TV also has a special
Memorial Day Weekend Midsomer Marathon with the first 22 episodes of its best-selling series,
MIDSOMER MURDERS, and the U.S. debut of John Nettles final episodes.
Acorn TV is currently streaming a full season of
Helen Mirren in PRIME SUSPECT; the final seasons of the universally acclaimed Canadian dramedy
SLINGS & ARROWS and Derek Jacobi’s mystery series CADFAEL; the U.S. debut of the newest season of
MURDOCH MYSTERIES; Lynda La Plante’s TRIAL & RETRIBUTION; John Mortimer’s UNDER THE HAMMER; the final episodes of WWII drama WISH ME LUCK; Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter)
in PIE IN THE SKY; and John Nettles final episodes with MIDSOMER MURDERS, SET 20.
For only $25 a year,
Acorn TV streams full
seasons of critically acclaimed, new and classic British series. Each of
the 10 seasons stay up for five weeks, with two new series added each
week and two removed.
For press access to the 70+ hours of weekly programming, please email me.
Acorn
TV is accessible on Roku, the top streaming player, as well as
computers, iPhones, iPads, Apple TV and Google TV. Launched in July
2011,
Acorn TV is the first streaming service that curates the best of
British television for American audiences. Read the recent Roku press
release
here.
Series streaming now include:
Midsomer Murders, Set 20
The U.S. debut of fan favorite
John Nettles’ final episodes in Midsomer Murders, Set 20.
For more than a decade, DCI Tom Barnaby
(John Nettles, Bergerac) has policed the murderous county of
Midsomer, winning legions of fans—including the queen
of England herself. In these four new, contemporary
stand-alone mysteries, Barnaby investigates
his final cases before leaving the denizens of Midsomer in the capable hands of his cousin, DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon,
Life of Riley). New episodes of Midsomer Murders are still in production starring Neil Dudgeon. (Set 20 on Blu-ray/DVD July 3, 2012)
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 4
The hit Canadian drama combines the period appeal of Sherlock Holmes
with the forensic fascination of CSI. Based on the characters
from award-winning author Maureen Jennings’ Detective Murdoch novels,
the acclaimed Canadian series has garnered 25 Gemini® nominations to its
credit, including Best Writing and Best Dramatic
Series. Set in Victorian-era Toronto, this smart, compelling series
follows Yannick Bisson (Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye) as Detective William Murdoch as he pushes the boundaries of criminal science to solve the city’s most baffling murders.
Prime Suspect, Series 3 and 4
Oscar® winner
Helen Mirren is Detective Jane Tennison, "one of the great
character creations of our time" (Washington Post), in a series that won
more than 20 major international awards and raised the bar for police
dramas. Tenacious, driven, and deeply flawed, Tennison
rises through the ranks of Britain’s Metropolitan Police, solving
horrific crimes while battling office sexism and her own demons.
Slings & Arrows, Season 3
This
universally acclaimed Canadian series follows the outrageous fortunes
of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe as it struggles with
artistic egos and conspiratorial board members. The series stars Paul Gross, Don McKellar, Martha Burns, Sarah Polley and Mark McKinney. Struggling with the unfamiliar burdens of success, the New Burbage Theatre Festival mounts two ambitious productions:
King Lear, Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, and East Hastings, a
debut musical about a heroin-addicted hooker with a heart of gold.
Emotionally fragile artistic director Geoffrey Tennant (Paul Gross,
Due South) coaxes legendary actor Charles Kingman out of
semi-retirement to play Lear. But with plenty of personal baggage,
Kingman doesn’t so much play the part as live it. Meanwhile, the
festival’s resident bean-counter (Mark McKinney,
Saturday Night Live, Kids in the Hall) joins forces with the musical’s flamboyant director (Don McKellar) to create the unlikeliest hit in theatre history.
Pie in the Sky, Series 2
DI
Henry Crabbe divides his time between catching criminals and cooking.
He retired from the force to open his dream restaurant, but his boss is
determined to keep
him on the payroll. Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter) stars in a lighthearted British mystery series seen on public television in the 1990s.
Under the Hammer
Written by beloved author
John Mortimer (Rumpole of the Bailey) and starring Richard Wilson (One Foot in the Grave),
Jan Francis (Just Good Friends), and Michael Siberry (The Grand),
this tightly-plotted series intrigues with secrets and seduction, seen
through the lens of a London auction house. Broadcast on ITV in 1994.
Top-notch guest
stars include John Gielgud (Arthur), Emily Mortimer
(Shutter Island, Match Point, 30 Rock), Rosemary Harris (Spider-Man),
Hermione Norris (Cold Feet), and Ian Carmichael (The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries).
Cadfael, Series 4
Sir Derek Jacobi
is Brother Cadfael, a 12th-century Benedictine
monk (and former Crusader) who uses his worldly knowledge and keen
intuition to solve crimes. Based on the bestselling novels by Ellis
Peters, and seen on PBS Mystery!, Acorn TV is streaming the final three
episodes.
Wish Me Luck, Series 3
The
final episodes of the WWII drama series featuring brave women risking
their lives as secret agents in occupied France. Based on real-life
stories, filmed on location, this suspenseful series features strong
female characters, tension-filled plots, and historical authenticity.
Trial & Retribution, Set 2
Like
Law & Order, this long-running British detective series follows
cases from crime to courts. Brusque detective Michael Walker (David Hayman,
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas) collars London’s killers and viewers are left to decide if justice was served. With
Kate Buffery and created by Lynda La Plante (Prime Suspect).
Coming soon are seasons of
Upstairs, Downstairs, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, The Forsyte Saga, and The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.
The press releases on Acorn TV’s launch and expansion are posted at
www.acornmedia.com. Acorn TV site:
acornonline.com/TV
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“Acorn Media - chief curators of the best Brit TV” -
Time
Acorn Media/Athena DVD Release Calendar
May 29:
Murdoch Mysteries, Season 4 (DVD and Blu-ray) and Monroe, Series 1 starring James Nesbitt
June 5:
Doc Martin, Series 5; New Tricks, Season 7; and Washington: Behind Closed Doors
(Home Video Debut) starring Jason Robards
June 19: Marcus du Sautoy’s
The Code, This is Civilization, and Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution, Set 5
June 26:
Judi Dench in Love in a Cold Climate, The Best of Foyle’s War, and
Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series 5
About
Acorn: Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media U.S.
releases the best of British television on DVD/Blu-ray. 2011 releases
featured
Upstairs, Downstairs: 40th Anniversary, Case Histories, and Brideshead Revisited: 30th Anniversary. 2012 releases include a bonus packed 35th anniversary edition of
I, Claudius; the Blu-ray debuts for the original Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
and the first six series of Agatha Christie’s Poirot; the U.S. debuts of Lynda La Plante’s
Above Suspicion and Monroe starring James Nesbitt; Judi Dench in
Love in a Cold Climate; The Best of Foyle’s War; The Story of Costume Drama; Damian Lewis in
The Forsyte Saga; and more episodes from Midsomer Murders, Murdoch Mysteries, Doc Martin, George Gently, Garrow’s Law, New Tricks, and
NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?. Select series are available for streaming at Acorn TV,
http://acornonline.com/TV
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