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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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'Professor T' Recap: Episode 3

While Professor T tries to avoid his mother, he ends up in the hospital as well as in the middle of a hostage situation, where he brings to bear some surprising rules that frustrate police officers as they attempt to save hostages. 

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 4 Episode 3

Cassie and Sunny begin interviewing four possible subjects in a decades-old case while also trying to confirm that it was in fact a murder, via witnesses and tracking down the rest of the victim. 

'Professor T' Recap: Episode 2

When someone is poisoned at a museum reception, the detectives again turn to Professor T for help in winnowing down the suspects, who include a woman who works at the university and has gossip swirling around her. 

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 4 Episode 2

Ram faces a serious complaint at work and a possible medical crisis at home, but he will soon have even more to worry about, as Cassie and Sunny begin to identify the four new police officers who may have been witnesses to a murder decades ago.

'Professor T' Recap: Episode 1

While investigating a rape at her old college, Lisa Donckers decides to ask her former forensic criminology professor for help. Professor T is brilliant and knowledgeable, but also difficult to work with—and he has a history with Lisa's boss.

'Unforgotten' Recap: Season 4 Episode 1

A frozen body without a head or hands appears in a scrapyard, its only identifying feature a bicep tattoo. Sunny and the team try to learn its identity while Cassie fights the police department to win a medical retirement, without luck.

'Us' Recap: Part 2

Douglas continues his search for Albie and keeps ending up in various forms of trouble. Has his odyssey changed him into a better father for his son, and someone that Connie wants to remain married to?

'Us' Recap: Part 1

Connie wants a divorce from Douglas after more than twenty years, but first they will go on a three-week vacation with their teenaged son Albie. Douglas vows to show Connie he can change, in order to change her mind. What could go wrong?

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 8

FDR's health rapidly declines as victory approaches in Europe. Olav begins to reassess Märtha and attempt to resolve his differences with her, while she worries for the children after years living abroad, in the finale of Atlantic Crossing.

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 7

Olav struggles with his marriage while being stuck away from his family alone in London, and begins lashing out at Märtha. A plot against their family is barely foiled, while good news finally comes in the war. 

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 6

Märtha's relationship with FDR comes under increasing suspicion both in the public and amongst their families, while a possible conspiracy threatens the safety of her and her children. 

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 5

Märtha raises her public profile and begins doing more to help Norway's cause in America, going to Eleanor for public speaking advice. Meanwhile, FDR becomes more infatuated with Märtha.

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 4

Märtha is drawn into politics as she is pressured to use her influence with FDR to aid Norway in the war, while he runs for reelection and tries to follow the public's position on non-intervention despite his own convictions. 

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 3

As Märtha and her children reach safety in America, they grow closer to President FDR. Back in London, Olav and Haakon debate the path forward for the Norwegian government-in-exile while Germany turns its sights on Britain. 

'Atlantic Crossing' Recap: Episode 2

As Norway struggles to repel the German invasion, Olav and Haakon debate the best course of action for the country while Märtha seeks a reunion with Olav and safety for her children.