Month: October 2023

Deep Dive: Happy Furry Monsters

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Since it’s Halloween, I thought it might be the perfect day for some monsters! But not to worry – these are the SESAME STREET type of monsters so all will be okay. Throw in R.E.M. spoofing their own 1991 hit and, well, you’ve got this jam…

Monday Montage

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What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Relive the sounds and sights of an explosive cultural clash as AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents THE WAR ON DISCO – tonight at 9 on PBS NC.

Olivia Colman (Broadchurch) has been cast in the film Wicker, a tale of an unconventional romance.

We know how the story ends. But how did it all begin? Who was she before the palace, before the paparazzi? Explore a modern legend on PRINCESS DIANA: WHO DO YOU THINK SHE WAS? – Tuesday night at 7 on the Explorer Channel.

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Wednesday Trivia Question

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What Oscar-nominated American actress played tourist Beth Traywick on DOC MARTIN?

Now that DOC MARTIN is back (at last!) for its final seasons, I thought I try a trivia question about the fan-favorite series. Lots of great fun facts and miscellanea about the hemophobic healer to dish out but I’ll stick with a simple one.

The story, as its been told, is that this particular veteran American actress made a guest appearance on DOC MARTIN in 2015 due to her decades-long friendship with Selina Cadell (Mrs. Tishell). She played an American Tourist named Beth Traywick (and repeated the role a few years later).

The actress has appeared on stage in everything from Shakespeare to Sondheim, on television in guest spots and starring roles and on the big screen in blockbuster movies and indie films. She won a BAFTA and two Golden Globes. She’s been nominated for several EMMY Awards and three Academy Awards. She’s appeared in and arguably best known for a couple of famous film franchises but with nearly 100 credits to her name on the Internet Movie Database you could know her from any number of things.

So who is it? Who is the Oscar-nominated American actress that played tourist Beth Traywick on DOC MARTIN?

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Where Do I Know That Actor?

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WORLD ON FIRE is back for season two on MASTERPIECE. The British war drama follows the intertwined lives of ordinary civilians across Europe who are caught up in World War II. There are definitely some familiar faces but I’m only mentioning those from the current series so, sorry, no Helen Hunt, Arthur Darvill or Sean Bean this go round.

Jonah Hauer-King plays translator Harry Chase. He was also Max Mallowan in Agatha Christie And The Curse Of Ishtar, Laurie Laurence in Little Women and Paul Wilcox in Howards End.

Lesley Manville portrays Robina Chase, Harry’s mother. She recently played Susan Ryeland in Magpie Murders. Some years back. Manville was Mrs. Rose in Cranford and Villy Cazalet in The Cazalets.

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Monday Montage

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What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …

Anita Rani explores the beaches that define Britain from its most popular to hidden gems off the beaten track. Experience BRITAIN BY BEACH – Tuesday night at 8 on PBS NC.

A bestseller about a friendship with Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood) has been turned into a play.

From the surface of Mars to the New York City hip hop scene to the Pine Ridge Reservation, see how Native traditions are transforming life on Earth and other worlds. Don’t miss NATIVE AMERICA – Tuesday at 9pm on PBS NC.

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Hey, It’s Photo Friday!

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Read-A-Roo is too friendly to say something like “Don’t tread on me” but it feels odd to step all over our beloved children’s mascot. Nonetheless that’s what you do with a rug, don’t you? And that’s what we have here – a Read-A-Roo Rootle Rug! This one is located in a Kids & Education department (the Rootle folks), the cool place with all the fun stuff and neat plush toys with loads of familiar PBS Kids faces.