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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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'Around the World in 80 Days' Recap: Episode 5

Fogg can't access his money when he arrives in Hong Kong, stalling his progress. Passepartout and he both set out to secure money in very different ways, while Fix worries about the publication of her latest newspaper story. 

'Vienna Blood' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Max and Oskar begin looking into Vienna's Serbian community after a man is found dead and tortured and a Serbian extremist group is expected to be involved.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Siegfried has to take charge of Tricki Woo, and the dog soon gets him into trouble. James tries to help a newly widowed woman with problems on her farm, while Tristan tries his hand at raising hens.

'Around the World in 80 Days' Recap: Episode 4

Phileas Fogg and his companions find themselves in an Indian village during a wedding and are asked to step in when a dispute with the British army disrupts the festivities.

'Vienna Blood' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Oskar and Max run into a dead-end investigating the death of a countess, until Max decides to offer himself up as bait to catch the killer. Secrets are hidden everywhere, and Max and Oskar's assumptions are consistently upended.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Tristan and James encourage Siegfried to take some risks and make some changes, while Tristan also pushes James to ask Helen to the Daffodil Ball and Mrs. Hall meets an intriguing, kind client.

'Around the World in 80 Days' Recap: Episode 3

Another delay leads Phileas Fogg to take a desperate and dangerous path to his next destination. Fix proves exceedingly useful in the desert while also learning about her father's past from an unexpected companion.

'Vienna Blood' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Max and Oskar again team up to investigate the death of one of Max's patients, a widowed Hungarian countess who suffered from melancholia as Vienna Blood returns for a second season.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

James argues for Tristan to take on more responsibility while standing up to Siegfried himself in making his own professional decisions. He once again finds himself entangled with the Alderson family when their dog gets loose. 

'Around the World in 80 Days' Recap: Episode 2

While traveling through Italy by train, Fix and Passepartout begin to doubt Fogg's ability to complete his journey, until a treacherous situation demands courage and tenacity from Fogg. Is he up to the task?

'Around the World in 80 Days' Recap: Episode 1

The stuck-in-routine, unprepared Phileas Fogg decides to take a wager to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days and immediately runs into trouble with his companions, the valet Passepartout and journalist Fix.

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 11 Holiday Special

It's a busy holiday season at Nonnatus House. Lucille is marrying Cyril the day after Christmas, Mother Mildred is coming to visit, and the midwives have a bunch of expectant mothers to care for as the holidays approach.

'Baptiste' Recap: Season 2 Episode 6

Baptiste and Emma desperately set out to stop whatever is being planned, and begin to fear that Will is in danger as season two of Baptiste comes to a close.

'Grantchester' Recap: Season 6 Episode 8

When Geordie involves himself in a case on his friend Johnny's request, he faces multiple crises: in his friendship, in his marriage, and in a confrontation with the past. Recap the season finale of Grantchester here.

'Baptiste' Recap: Season 2 Episode 5

Baptiste and Emma learn that another attack is being planned and try desperately to learn more about it in order to prevent it, while also trying to discover more about Emma's son Will.