30 review for Masterpiece Theatre: A Celebration of 25 Years of Outstanding Television

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   4 out of 5

   Daniel Kukwa – Jun 04, 2011

   I remember being quite excited when I read this, years ago. It revealed many interesting facts about many British TV shows I had discovered -- a gift box of photos and information for a hungry student, interested in the legacy of one of PBS's greatest contributions to North America. It's not the most detailed or critical analysis, but it was the right book at the right time. A celebration without too much sycophantic cheerleading. Today, when I look at the book, and see what Masterpiece Theatre a I remember being quite excited when I read this, years ago. It revealed many interesting facts about many British TV shows I had discovered -- a gift box of photos and information for a hungry student, interested in the legacy of one of PBS's greatest contributions to North America. It's not the most detailed or critical analysis, but it was the right book at the right time. A celebration without too much sycophantic cheerleading. Today, when I look at the book, and see what Masterpiece Theatre as become, I feel sad. The era covered by this book is indeed a distant memory...but one I will cherish.

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   5 out of 5

   Beth Harper – Feb 02, 2016

   Synopses and some behind-the-scenes stories of some of MT's most popular programs. I'd love an update, and even more stories about more programs! I liked that the profiles of some of the MT regulars (actors) really focused on their work on different MT shows, rather than their whole careers (which I imagine are covered elsewhere). Synopses and some behind-the-scenes stories of some of MT's most popular programs. I'd love an update, and even more stories about more programs! I liked that the profiles of some of the MT regulars (actors) really focused on their work on different MT shows, rather than their whole careers (which I imagine are covered elsewhere).

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   5 out of 5

   Carol –

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   5 out of 5

   Lizanne Whitlow –

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   5 out of 5

   Louise –

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   5 out of 5

   Harriet H. –

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   5 out of 5

   Katie –

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   5 out of 5

   Tracey –

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   4 out of 5

   Donna –

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    5 out of 5

    Jay –

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    4 out of 5

    Jenna –

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    4 out of 5

    Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez –

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    5 out of 5

    Countrymm –

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    5 out of 5

    Cheryle Ross –

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    5 out of 5

    Laura –

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    4 out of 5

    Jennifer Payne Jones –

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    4 out of 5

    Kelly –

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    4 out of 5

    Heidi Andres –

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    5 out of 5

    Ned Province –

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    4 out of 5

    James –

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    4 out of 5

    Deb –

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    4 out of 5

    Miss M –

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    4 out of 5

    David Leidy –

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    4 out of 5

    Countess of Frogmere –

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    4 out of 5

    Byzantine –

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    4 out of 5

    Sofie Mathiesen –

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    4 out of 5

    The Celtic Rebel (Richard) –

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    4 out of 5

    Sadie –

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    4 out of 5

    Catherine –

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    4 out of 5

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