dvr alert

January is about to become much more entertaining...Downton Abbey is coming in 3 days!!!!!!!

need a good laugh?

Then you need to tune into Graham Norton's chat show on BBC America. He is very funny, sweet, lovable and charming.  Well known guests visit him, all on a couch together chatting. Last night we watched two episodes on the DVR... Sir David Attenborough, Cameron Diaz and British director/actor/comedian Kathy Burke and then Gerard Butler, with two British actors, Karen Gillan and Martin Freeman (about to be well known as the lead actor in The Hobbit). Much more spontaneous and irreverent than American talk shows. We laugh out loud throughout each episode, something rather rare!

Check out  Graham's show on BBC America here.

Downton depression

We are quite sad at the prospect of no Downton Abbey until January 2013 so have been immersed in You Tube videos and past episodes on PBS. There are lots of interviews with the actors, tours of the castle by the creator of the series, Julian Fellowes and the historical advisor and expert on British aristocracy, Alistair Burke. It's fun to see the actors in modern day speech and clothing speak about their characters. Check out Downton Abbey You Tube videos here.

A tour by the Countess of Carnarvon who lives in Highclere Castle with her husband, whose family has owned the home since the 1600's, and their family.

Are you watching Downton Abbey?

The costumes, the jewelry, the scenery, the interiors, the drama! Set your recorder or save time to watch on Sunday nights on PBS.

are you watching?

you better watch this week!

oprah's master class

 must see tv:  Oprah's Master Class on Sunday nights on her network, OWN

I have seen Maya Angelou and Condoleeza Rice, hopefully the rest of the masters will be as captivating and eloquent... Maya Angelou is absolutely inspiring, Condoleeza Rice is full of grace and wisdom 

other master teachers in the series:

Oprah

Sidney Poitier

Jay Z

Diane Sawyer

Simon Cowell

Lorne Michaels

set your dvr.... look for repeated episodes!