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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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'Funny Woman' Recap: Season 2 Episode 4

As the debut of her new show approaches, Barbara learns a secret about her family that's about to be publicized, while keeping her own secret.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 5 Episode 7

As Christmas and Jimmy's first birthday approach, Mrs. Hall receives distressing news and befriends a wild fox for comfort.

'Funny Woman' Recap: Season 2 Episode 3

Barbara reimagines her show after a chance encounter in a pub, while also navigating her relationships with Marge and Dennis. 

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 5 Episode 6

Tristan and Siegfried end up stranded while James suffers from another bout of brucellosis and Mrs. Hall bonds with Mrs. Pumphrey. 

'Miss Scarlet' Recap: Season 5 Episode 6

As Ivy's wedding approaches – and Mr. Potts' accompanying move in with Eliza and Ivy – Eliza becomes embroiled in a dangerous case involving the Fitzroys.

'Funny Woman' Recap: Season 2 Episode 2

Barbara is once again working with her old team on a TV show, but things are awkward as she waits for Dennis' divorce. He goes on live TV to debate his wife's lover and defend his work, in the meantime. 

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 5 Episode 5

The appearance of an unidentified object in a field leads Mrs. Hall to finally lose her temper with Bosworth, while Richard receives an outstanding opportunity that requires a difficult decision.

'Miss Scarlet' Recap: Season 5 Episode 5

Phelps and Eliza both undertake independent investigations when a popular composer is killed after the final performance of his most recent work.

'Funny Woman' Recap: Season 2 Episode 1

Barbara now has her own show, but she can no longer work with her team so she's disappointed in it. Plus, she wants to be in a relationship with Dennis but has to wait for his divorce.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 5 Episode 4

Richard is sent to find a rogue exotic snake at Pumphrey Manor, which has been requisitioned as a hospital. Mrs. Hall sends Tristan with, to force the young men to get to know each other.

'Miss Scarlet' Recap: Season 5 Episode 4

Nash is released from prison early but has to find work and no longer has a detective license. He and Eliza end up working together, despite her objections.

'Vienna Blood' Recap: Season 4 Episode 4

Oskar finds himself in the middle of an assassination attempt with geopolitical implications as he closes in on Mephisto.

'All Creatures Great and Small' Recap: Season 5 Episode 3

Guests both expected and not arrive for baby Jimmy's christening day, while Siegfried deals with a farmer trying to scam him. 

'Miss Scarlet' Recap: Season 5 Episode 3

Ivy is utterly devoted to her new job at Scotland Yard, leaving Eliza and Mr. Potts to fend for themselves at home as Eliza looks into a serial killer. 

'Vienna Blood' Recap: Season 4 Episode 3

In the wake of disaster, Oskar is forced to go into hiding when powerful forces array against him as he tries to discover the identity of the government traitor Mephisto.