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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!

Cushla smiles while standing behind the bar

'Trespasses' Recap: Episode 1

Cushla is a Catholic schoolteacher in Northern Ireland during The Troubles who meets a handsome Protestant lawyer while tending bar at her brother's pub.

Jonathan Crace in a suit faces Susan Ryeland at a party

'Marble Hall Murders' Recap: Episode 3

Susan meets more of the Crace family and quickly finds herself on their bad side, while Pünd narrows in on a suspect in the novel. 

Ryan, Una, Becks, and Jessica look with shock at something in an ornate library

'The Marlow Murder Club' Recap: Season 3 Episode 3

Becks is a witness to a murder during a weekend reunion of her college friends at a spooky estate. Tanika orders Judith and Suzie to stay away from her during the investigation. 

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Marie Antoinette and Yolande look unsettled

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 8

As Louis supports the American Revolution and prepares to go to war with Great Britain, Antoinette finds herself enamored by a dashing noble and is abetted in her tryst by Yolande. 

Sophia stands in front of horses in Tom Jones

'Tom Jones' Recap: Episode 2

Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil, following in the footsteps of Tom, who gets kicked out by Squire Allworthy. More colorful characters are met along the way, and Tom of course gets himself into trouble. 
Matthew and Trixie kiss after their wedding as Reggie, Fred, the midwives, and others shower them with rice

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 12 Episode 8

Almost everything that can go wrong before Matthew and Trixie's wedding does, but they luckily have a caring group of midwives and a supportive community to usher everything through to the end. 

Provence in Marie Antoinette

'Marie Antoinette' Recap: Episode 7

Provence worries that his position at court is slipping away when Marie Antoinette becomes pregnant. But a defamatory pamphlet throws doubt on the father of the child, and Louis orders a thorough investigation.
Tom Jones in a field of flowers

'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.
Nurse Crane, Sister Veronica, and Trixie pose for a photo on a dairy-themed set in Call the Midwife

'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.
Emperor Joseph in Marie Antoinette

'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. 
Georgiana and Charlotte in season 3 of Sanditon

'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.
Sister Monica Joan with Nothing the dog in Call the Midwife

'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. 
Choiseul dances with Marie Antoinette at a ball

'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.
Edward and Augusta look at each other in the street in Sanditon

'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.
Spencer Wray clutches his baby as Cyril talks to him in a kitchen in Call the Midwife

'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.
Louis Auguste and Marie Antoinette stand against a blue sky

'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. 
Rowleigh Pryce with Lady Denham at a party in Sanditon

'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. 
Sister Monica Joan and Nurse Crane sneak bites of ice cream in the clinic in Call the Midwife

'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.