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Confused about who stole which artifact for what reason in that latest episode of Endeavour, and how our intrepid detective figured it all out? Or need a refresher on the relationships—familial, romantic, or rancorous—in Poldark? Check out our recaps of those shows and more: all of your favorite British series, dramas, and mysteries from Masterpiece and PBS, condensed into easily readable plot summaries. So when another season of All Creatures Great and Small or Grantchester rolls around, whether you’re streaming it via Passport or watching it on TV, you can quickly catch up and enjoy the show. Don’t forget the popcorn!


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'Wolf Hall' Recap: Episode 2

Thomas Cromwell refuses to abandon Cardinal Wolsey despite his fall from grace. His persistence in pressing the cardinal's case and own ingenuity eventually get him admitted to King Henry's inner circle. 

'Wolf Hall' Recap: Episode 1

Thomas Cromwell is a close aide to the powerful Cardinal Wolsey and refuses to leave him when he loses favor with King Henry for failing to get the king's marriage annulled so that he can marry Anne Boleyn.

'The Marlow Murder Club' Recap: Episode 1

Judith Potts is convinced she heard a gunshot from her neighbor's property, and investigates herself when she feels the police don't take her seriously. 

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 7

A woman goes missing from her small town, setting the close-knit community abuzz and turning them against an outsider. Then a body shows up. 

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 6

The team unites behind Hendrik as he faces a frightening future – and distracts himself with trying to decode a medical breakthrough by two murdered scientists.

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 6

Susan and Atticus unravel both of their mysteries in the final episode of Moonflower Murders, while Susan also figures out her future with Andreas.

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 6

Farman's son Jack becomes ever more implicated in the murder investigation that is now being led by Ridley, who promises Farman to do all he can for Jack.

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 5

The team investigates the seemingly professional killing of two scientists researching cancer while Van der Valk attempts to convince Hendrik to go to a doctor for his own cancer.

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 5

Pünd reveals who kills Melissa James – and it's not the person who already confessed. Susan learns some secrets about Lisa, and finds herself in danger. 

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 5

Farman worries about her son, Jack, especially as an investigation into the death of a property developer turns up connections to his friend. 

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 4

After another murder derails the investigation, the team begins to focus in on the missing Cobie, and her father and his very close neighbors. 

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 4

Susan learns that Alan Conway knew Frank Parris, whose murder inspired Atticus Pünd Takes the Case. She wonders about the parallels between Frank and characters in the book.

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4

Another murder related to Jean Dixon shocks the team and leads them to wonder how (or if) they are connected.

'Van der Valk' Recap: Season 4 Episode 3

Hendrik struggles as Van der Valk and the team investigate the murder of a bird-loving woman. The case brings up the disappearance of a pop star several years ago. 

'Moonflower Murders' Recap: Episode 3

Atticus Pünd and his assistant Madeline Cain speak to some of the many people with motive to kill Melissa James, while Susan looks into the reason for Frank Parris' visit to Suffolk.