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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!

Thomas in a dark suit stands in front of a tent outside and behind Baxter, who looks worried

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 4 Episode 7

Thomas continues to force Baxter to act as his spy, and there are plenty of secrets to uncover, from the plans of Rose and Edith to what's causing difficulty between Anna and Bates. 

Kadene sits in a colorful print dress on a bench outside facing Logan, who is wearing a grey jacket

'The Gold' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

As the criminal schemes of Logan and John grow bigger, they also grow more fraught with the addition of new players. Boyce and his team continue to close in. 

Maigret stands in a jacket on the phone outside in a grand street, seen from below

'Maigret' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Director Guichard seems to be punishing Maigret by reassigning a team member and dumping two high-profile cases on him at once.

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Violet and Mary wear hats at the flower show

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 1 Episode 3

There's drama and budding romance at the flower show, as Matthew and Mary grow closer, Gwen tries to get a job, and more.

Mary and Kamal Pamuk in top hats outside

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 1 Episode 2

Mary continues to search for suitors other than Matthew as Isobel proves her worth at the local hospital.

The three Crawley sisters pose next to each other

'Downton Abbey' Recap: Season 1 Episode 1

As Downton Abbey begins, news of the Titanic's sinking has personal implications for the Crawleys. 

Edmond, Vampa, and Danglars stand together

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Recap: Episode 8

Edmond wraps up his yearslong campaign of vengeance, embarrassing and ruining both Danglars and Villefort.

Sister Monica Joan in a wheelchair next to Bernie Mullucks in a pew in a church

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 15 Episode 8

It's a time of ending as Sister Monica Joan prepares for death, the maternity clinic closes, Beryl decides what to do with her life, and the other midwives look to new beginnings.

Albert stands in a tuxedo

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Recap: Episode 7

As Edmond's plans to ruin Fernand come to fruition, Albert tries to defend his father's honor. Secrets are revealed. 

Bernie Mullucks sits in a chair in a hospital next to his wife Rhoda, who's in a patient bed

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 15 Episode 7

The Mullucks are back, this time with Rhoda needing emergency surgery and thus Bernie needing help at home. Meanwhile, Rosalind and Cyril get engaged. 

Villefort looks over his shoulder

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Recap: Episode 6

As Edmond works to derail the advantageous marriage plans of his enemies for their children, Villefort continues to investigate Edmond. 

Frances faces Jo, both in evening wear

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 6

Jo faces a choice between Frances and Louisa while Irene sees her life closing in around her and Anne reveals a family secret. 

All the midwives and Dr. Turner gather to face Sister Julienne at her desk

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 15 Episode 6

Shocking news about Dr. Turner's clinic and Nonnatus House comes as a soon-to-be-father deals with a rare diagnosis and Trixie helps a female wrestler. 

Fernand and Danglars stand in a doorway with glasses of champagne

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Recap: Episode 5

Edmond begins inserting himself into the lives of his enemies, laying plans to ruin them and their families in Paris. 

Frances holds Irene's hands as they face each other

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 5

Irene begins to learn what it is to be married to a Forsyte, while Frances tries to prevent Jo from seeing Louisa any more.

Sister Julienne faces Beryl, otherwise known as Sister Veronica

'Call the Midwife' Recap: Season 15 Episode 5

Sister Veronica begins considering leaving religious orders, while Dr. Turner's treatment is called into question after a tragedy. 

Albert and Edmond stand in an ornate room looking up at a portrait

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Recap: Episode 4

Edmond contrives a meeting with Mercédès and Fernand's son, indebting the young man to him. He then uses the boy to introduce him to his enemies in Paris. 

Bosinney walks down the street with a fur cap on

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 4

The Forsytes want June to marry an aristocrat, Soames having failed in that regard. But June is growing closer to the radical Bosinney, even as Soames' vision of the future falters.