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Confused about what's happening in which timeline of which book of the Susan Ryeland Mysteries like Marble Hall Murders? Or need a refresher on the relationships – romantic or rancorous – in The Forsytes? 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 Call the Midwife 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 6

King Henry VIII has decided he wants to marry Jane Seymour, but first his trusted advisor must dethrone Anne Boleyn.

'Wolf Hall' Recap: Episode 5

Henry wants to be free of Anne Boleyn in favor of Jane Seymour, and charges Cromwell to enact the change. A terrifying accident shows Cromwell the precarity of his situation. 

'The Marlow Murder Club' Recap: Episode 4

Judith determines that a fourth murder is going to take place, and Becks and Suzie rush to prevent it from happening, in the finale. 

'Wolf Hall' Recap: Episode 4

Cromwell solidifies the king's position as head of the church in England and his marriage to Anne Boleyn while dealing with antagonists who refuse to recognize such changes, like Thomas More. 

'The Marlow Murder Club' Recap: Episode 3

Tanika brings on Judith, Becks, and Suzie as advisers to her investigation despite the misgivings of colleagues, as they race to prevent a third murder.

'Wolf Hall' Recap: Episode 3

Cromwell has made himself a valued agent of both King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and sets about clearing the way for their marriage by making Henry head of the church in England. 

'The Marlow Murder Club' Recap: Episode 2

Becks and Suzie join with Judith to help her investigate the murder of Stefan Dunwoody and Iqbal Kassam, offering their various expertise and information.

'Ridley' Recap: Season 2 Episode 8

The team wraps up their investigation into the disappearance of a woman from a small town, discovering some shocking information along the way.

'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.