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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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Louisa Durrell (KEELEY HAWES) & Spiro (ALEXIS GEORGOULIS) in The Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 7

The two men Louisa loves most on thei sland, besides her own family, are in trouble. Spyros is mired in a depression in the wake of his wife's leaving, and Sven is in the targets of the police for his homosexuality. Leslie is unfortunately drawn into the case.

Heida Reed as Elizabeth and Aidan Turner as Ross in Poldark. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 6

While Ross and Elizabeth reconcile and Elizabeth realizes she is once again pregnant, George is intent on ruining Ross by causing the bank holding his money to fail. Demelza tries to prevent the plan, and Ross attempts to mitigate the damage.
Galini, Gerry and Lugaretzia in the Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 6

Louisa is determined to celebrate Gerry's birthday with a festive party, but Gerry is becoming a moody teenager and doesn't want all the fuss. Spyros is also in a glum mood, thought he won't tell anyone, not even Louisa, why.

Jack Farthing as George, John Hopkins as Sir Francis Basset and Aidan Turner as Ross in Poldark. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 5

Ross advocates for liberal policies in London, where Caroline is living large in order to overcome her grief. Drake takes a concrete step to move on from Morwenna, but a sudden violent turn of events upends everything.
Galini (OLIVIA LEBEDEVA-ALEXOPOULOU) & Gerald Durrell (MILO PARKER) in The Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 5

The arrival of an Italian family on Corfu leaves Louisa jealous as they take up Spyros's time and leads to an argument between the two friends. Plus, Larry joins a volunteer fire brigade and Gerry meets a nature-loving girl.

Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza in Poldark. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 4

Ross is still harping on Demelza's fling with Armitage, despite his own indiscretions, but soon has a larger crisis to deal with at the mine. Dwight is hiding something from the blissful Caroline, and the new parents are soon faced with tragedy.  
Captain Creech (JAMES COSMO) & Lawrence Durrell (JOSH O’CONNOR) in The Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 4

While spending time in Athens, Larry sends along two people to stay with the rest of his family on Corfu. The guests couldn't be more opposite, and act as good and bad angels on Louisa as she tries to send to Gerry to school.

Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 3

George hatches a plan to get back at Ross for taking his Parliamentary seat, while Caroline and Dwight delight in a new arrival – though Dwight is beginning to be apprehensive. Demelza deals with a crisis at the mine and a lovelorn Drake.
Gerry in the Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 3

Louisa and Larry are away in England, where Larry feels at home amongst a group of bohemians and Louisa finds herself in several odd predicaments. Back on Corfu, Gerry begins a crusade on behalf of donkeys while Margo attempts to reconcile Turks and Greeks. 

Christian Brassington as Ossie, Jack Farthing as George, Heida Reed as Elizabeth, and Ellise Chappell as Morwenna in Poldark. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 2

The powers that be are searching for someone to run against George for Parliament, but Armitage seems too sickly. What other dashing man might they choose? Demelza and Caroline help along that decision, while Sam gets drawn into a wrestling match.
Daphne (ELLI TRINGOU) & Leslie Durrell (CALLUM WOODHOUSE) in The Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 2

Leslie is now only dating one girl, but one of his former girlfriends soon complicates the situation. The Durrells deal with a sad event that sends Louisa and Larry back to England, while Margo's old flame tries to win her back and Gerry examines insects.

Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza kisses Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark on the beach. Photo: Mammoth Screen for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'Poldark' Recap: Season 4 Episode 1

Poldark is back, with all its romance, drama, and attractive landscapes (and people)! Demelza reckons with her relationship with Armitage, Sam and Drake are implicated in a dangerous situation, and rich lords search for a candidate to run against George in Parliament.
Keeley Hawes as Louisa in The Durrells in Corfu. Photo: Joss Barratt for Sid Gentle Films & MASTERPIECE

'The Durrells in Corfu' Recap: Season 3 Episode 1

The Durrells are back, and with Louisa, Larry, and Margo all taking a break from romance, you'd think there would be less tumult in their lives. But Leslie, of all people, is dating – three women at once. The rest of the family try to force him to choose one.

Anya Taylor-Joy as Nella in The Miniaturist. Photo: The Forge/Laurence Cendrowicz for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'The Miniaturist' Recap: Part Three

Johannes is put on trial while Marin's secret creates its own difficulties. Nella tries to save the brother and sister from doom by taking over the household while also searching for the mysterious miniaturist, hoping that she might hold some answers.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Nella in The Miniaturist. Photo: The Forge/Laurence Cendrowicz for BBC and MASTERPIECE

'The Miniaturist' Recap: Part Two

As Nella reckons with her husband's secret, she begins to discover more hidden affairs within her household and continues to investigate the seemingly all-known miniaturist. Things go badly awry for Otto, then Johannes, and then Marin.