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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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'Tom Jones' Recap: Episode 1

Tom Jones is a boy from nowhere who had the good fortune to be taken in by a wealthy magistrate. Sophia Western is a girl from the other side of the world who is adored by her wealthy grandfather. Romance—and hijinks—await.

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 7

Sister Veronica garners some needed donations in exchange for hosting a photography contest, while Cyril tries to help a young man who has had everything go wrong. Nancy aids a woman who gives birth while homeless.

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 6

Marie Antoinette's brother Joseph, the Habsburg emperor, comes to France to help salvage Antoinette's marriage—and thus herself, and the diplomatic advantages which the marriage confers. 

'Sanditon' Recap: Season 3 Episode 6

Weddings and departures are imminent in the series finale of Sanditon, although it remains to be seen which will actually occur as everyone tries to sort out their feelings and opportunities.

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 6

Sister Monica Joan makes a new, and unsanctioned, friend in her loneliness. Trixie helps a very young mother navigate her family dynamic, and everyone tries to help out a young boy who's carrying a big burden. 

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 5

Now that her husband is king, Marie Antoinette is asserting herself at court with her own villa, a ball, and a preferred candidate for prime minister. But she still faces plenty of opposition.

'Sanditon' Recap: Season 3 Episode 5

Edward and Augusta make a bold move while Charlotte and Alexander try to rectify things. Georgiana receives a surprise, and Tom receives a shock. Arthur struggles to reconcile to Harry's decision, all in the penultimate episode of Sanditon.

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 5

Cyril is asked to intervene when a new father starts to act strangely, while Matthew deals with his difficult, ailing father and decides to try some hard work with Timothy. Shelagh has an unwelcome surprise.

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 4

Louis-Auguste and Marie Antoinette are to make their first official trip to Paris, but an outbreak of illness in the king threatens plans, and has the young couple faced with prospect of becoming king and queen. 

'Sanditon' Recap: Season 3 Episode 4

Romances are being stymied left and right, both by participants (Lady Denham, Beatrice, Charlotte, Lord Montrose) and outside forces such as Alexander Colbourne. A crisis is brewing. 

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 4

Nurse Crane's competence is called into question as the board of health questions whether she should retire, while a gastroenteritis outbreak at the clinic necessitates a quarantine. 

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 3

The king begins to take an interest in Marie Antoinette and hates being caught in the middle of her rivalry with Madame du Barry, as Provence searches for his own wife.

'Sanditon' Recap: Season 3 Episode 3

Georgiana faces opprobrium in a trial that could take away her fortune, as Samuel tries to defend her and an old flame resurfaces. Charlotte's feelings towards Alexander warm again, while Augusta has her own growing romance.

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 3

Trixie has decided to learn to cook before her marriage to Matthew. Nancy has fallen into trouble but doesn't want to tell anyone. Shelagh helps a mother and daughter sundered by a difficult diagnosis, and Sister Veronica aids a woman with an abusive husband. 

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 2

Marie Antoinette is beginning to be enmeshed in the rivalries of Versailles, including that between the wily Madame du Barry, who has the king's ear, and most of the rest of Versailles.