If you’re a fan of television, this year’s general programming may be a bit disappointing. Whether it’s the last season of “Parks and Recreation” or “How I Met Your Mother” no longer airing new episodes, it may seem that we’re caught in a dry spell. Enter BBC.
While BBC is by no means new, its programming has had exceptional reviews over the last few years. Even new original series can get the most rigid non sci-fi viewers on board with their shows.
Entering its eighth season, “Dr. Who” has left its cult classic status for a more mainstream appeal. Viewers of all ages have fallen in love with the show, leading to Tardis sightings on
everything from T-shirts to phone cases.
“Dr. Who” may be one of the most easily recognizable BBC shows, but another top contender for the coveted position is “Sherlock.”
The series is a modern day adaptation of the classic story “Sherlock Holmes.” What is interesting about this show is the way in which it is filmed and presented. What we think of as a season is instead called a series, which is made up of three episodes each and shot as though it’s a feature film. The show helped to bring Benedict Cumberbatch into the Hollywood spotlight, as well as co-star Martin Freeman.
One show that has exploded all over social media and gained critical acclaim in the last year and a half is “Orphan Black.”
The series follows Sarah Manning, an orphan street rat (hence the name) who discovers her family in the most bizarre of ways. It seems that every episode has at least five “what just happened” twists, which may be harmful to those who are easily stressed. It’s hard not to give away the first main plot twist, but if you can endure four episodes of plot setting, this show is definitely one to check out.
These are only a few examples of BBC’s programming. Although some shows are decades in the making, the network seems to know how to deliver new, quality viewing material to audiences around the world.
