Another british series has joined the list of intriguing imports we can expect from across the pond next year period drama breathless will be coming to masterpiece next year on pbs stations nationwide. Oct 11, 20 sixtiesset medical drama breathless premiered on itv1 in the uk on thursday night with 3. Masterpiece on pbswgbh and itv studios announce co. Watch breathless online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Of course, being about the 60s its already been called the british mad men as. May 04, 2018 from pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a brilliant and. Part 1 of 3 of breathless, about the goingson in a 1961 london. Breathless is a 1961set london medical drama that revolves around the professional and. Watch a scene from breathless, episode 2, starring jack davenport, premiering sunday, august 31, 2014, 9pm et on masterpiece on pbs.
From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a brilliant and charismatic surgeon, who believes he can make a. Follows the lives of a group of doctors and nurses working in a london hospital, a world in which everything and everyone has their place. London itv studios global entertainment, itv studios and masterpiece on pbs wgbh have inked a deal to coproduce breathless, a 1960s british medical drama show for tv starring jack davenport. But underneath this veneer simmers a cauldron of lies and guilty secrets, driven by love, ambition and sex. Jack davenport to star in pbs masterpiece drama breathless. Part 2 of 3 of breathless finds a procedure going wrong for otto, charlie and jean. London itv studios global entertainment, itv studios and masterpiece on pbswgbh have inked a deal to coproduce breathless, a 1960s british medical drama show for. In 1961 london, when abortion was illegal and the pill a rare commodity, the brilliant, charismatic surgeon otto powell jack davenport, pirates of the caribbean, smash presides over a busy. On 29 january 2014, it was confirmed that breathless would not be returning for a second series. Watch on pbs masterpiece with prime video channels.
Breathless opens in 1961, a time when britain was on the brink of the 60s revolution, abortion is illegal and the. Breathless dvd the seattle public library bibliocommons. Breathless series 2 is not happening as the itv medical. Pbss longest running and most honored dramatic series is an anglophiles delight, featuring british adaptations of literary classics and original works. I give the creators paul unwin and peter grimsdale all credit for reminding the world just how dehumanizing medical care for women was in 1961. For jean, though, the seemingly golden ticket from nurse to doctors wife turns out to be gilded in tin. Jack davenport pirates of the caribbean, smash stars as a london surgeon in 1961, when doctors were treated like gods and acted the part. Otto and his anaesthetist charlie enderbury are called upon to perform a lucrative but illegal. Watch a scene from breathless, episode 3, starring jack davenport, premiering sunday, september 7, 2014, 9pm et on masterpiece on pbs. Seaside hotel season one, six episodes danish with english subtitles seaside hotel badehotellet is described as a cross between downton abbey and agatha christie. Breathless mahoney, a fictional recurring character in the comic strip dick tracy and related media. Jack davenport to star in 1960s medical drama breathless. Oct 11, 20 in breathless, itvs latest period piece, were in london in 1961.
Suave otto powell is chief gynaecological surgeon at a london hospital, with his brash junior richard truscott about to marry former nurse jean. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961. Breathless, pbs, sunday, august 24 jack davenport anchors this period drama, set in 1961 london, as a gifted surgeon hoping to make a difference in the lives of his female patients. Watch masterpiece episodes online season 44 2014 tv guide. Unwin is a cocreator of casualty, the worlds longest running, prime time tv medical drama per the itv press materials.
Breathless dvd skokie public library bibliocommons. Breathless original uk edition dvd,set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a brilliant and charismatic surgeon, who believes he can make a difference in womens lives. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport. Sixtiesset medical drama breathless premiered on itv1 in the uk on thursday night with 3. With a passionate commitment to the women he treats, powell provides safe and highly illegal abortions in private practice. Monsters pbs newshour weekend washington week my wild affair the rhino who joined the family last tango in halifax season 2, episode 6. The main problem with jesse bagets breathless is that it takes itself too seriously thinking that its slicker, cleverer and funnier than it actually is. With jeanpaul belmondo, jean seberg, daniel boulanger, henrijacques huet. Otto and his anaesthetist charlie enderbury are called upon to perform a lucrative but illegal abortion, which shocks new nurse angela wilson. Breathless is a british television period drama originally broadcast on itv. Another british series has joined the list of intriguing imports we can expect from across the pond next year period drama breathless will be coming to masterpiece next year on pbs stations nationwide the upcoming sixpart drama will focus on the lives of a group of doctors and nurses working in a london hospital in the 1960s. Breathless opens in 1961, a time when britain was on the brink of the 60s revolution, abortion is illegal and. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain.
Read the full synopsis of breathless, 1961, directed by jeanluc godard, with jean seberg, jeanpaul belmondo, liliane david, at turner classic movies. Breathless is a marvelous look at the 1960s as seen through the eyes of the doctors and nurses working in the gynecology ward of a london hospital. I lived through that era and the costumes were very good but i dont remember being treated like that. Here are 35 period dramas to watch on amazon prime miniseries and tv shows edition. A doubledose of derek jacobi with the season 2 premiere of the dramedy last tango in halifax and the new comedy vicious, also starring ian mckellen joins the second season of masterpiece.
Coming to amazons pbs masterpiece addon channel this august. In 1961 london, when abortion was illegal and the pill a rare commodity, the brilliant, charismatic surgeon otto powell jack davenport, pirates of the caribbean presides over a busy hospital gynecology ward. Britain is on the brink of the sixties revolution, abortion is illegal and the contraceptive pill is only just becoming. Breathless rewrote the rules of cinema and more than 50 years after its arrival, jeanluc godards paradigmshifting classic remains every bit as vital. Jesse lujack richard gere is a smalltime hustler who, while leaving las vegas in a stolen car, shoots and kills a police officer. This august pbs distribution premieres six enthralling series on. In 1961 london, when abortion was illegal and the pill a rare commodity, the brilliant, charismatic. This says season 1 so im hoping that means there is going to be a season 2 and even 3. I just loved this series and i really really hope that there will be a season 2.
Aug 24, 2014 breathless is a marvelous look at the 1960s as seen through the eyes of the doctors and nurses working in the gynecology ward of a london hospital. Masterpiece mystery previous broadcasts kqed public. Watch masterpiece episodes online season 44 2014 tv. Wanted by the authorities, he reunites with a hip american journalism student and attempts to persuade her to run away with him to italy. There are a lot of loose threads to tie together and i for one cant wait. Breathless original uk edition bluray,set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a brilliant and charismatic surgeon, who believes he can make a difference in womens lives. Jack davenport pirates of the caribbean, smash stars as a brilliant london surgeon in 1961, when doctors were treated like. This weeks final episode of breathless on masterpiece mystery is. The upcoming sixpart drama will focus on the lives of a group of doctors and nurses working in a london hospital in the 1960s.
Itv studios and pbswgbh masterpiece will team up to produce breathless, a 1961set london medical drama starring jack davenport the show will feature on the professional and personal. Until now i did not pay much attention to jack davenport but he is absolutely gorgeous and. A smalltime thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. Amazon prime addon channel pbs masterpiece will debut six series in august, including four from walter presents. It was created by paul unwin and peter grimsdale and directed by paul unwin, marek losey and philippa langdale, it stars jack davenport and catherine steadman. Jack davenport pirates of the caribbean stars as a london surgeon in 1961, when. Pbs announces sizzling summer season lineup pbs about. In breathless, itvs latest period piece, were in london in 1961.
Overview of breathless, 1961, directed by jeanluc godard, with jean seberg, jeanpaul belmondo, liliane david, at turner classic movies. Pbs newshour weekend charlie rose the week antiques roadshow vintage des moines great performances dudamel conducts the verdi requiem at the hollywood bowl nova australias first 4 billion years. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coup. It was created by paul unwin and peter grimsdale and directed by paul unwin, marek.
Breathless, a short story collection of erotica by kitty tsui, published by firebrand books. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a brilliant and charismatic surgeon, who believes he can make a difference in womens lives. The dialogues try to be clever and funny but they hardly impress. Breathless star jack davenport talks recreating pre.
Sep 5, 2014 breathless masterpiece, pbs set in 1961, when abortion was illegal and the pill a rare commodity, this miniseries follows the lives of doctors and nurses of a gynecology ward in london. His marriage to the elegant elizabeth natasha little, any human heart appears to be idyllic but. Set in a london hospital in 1961when britain was on the brink of cultural. Jack davenport pirates of the caribbean, smash stars as a brilliant london surgeon in 1961, when doctors were treated like gods and acted the part. Breathless episode 2 airs sunday, august 31, 2014, 9pm et on masterpiece on pbs. Jun 20, 20 itv studios and pbswgbh masterpiece will team up to produce breathless, a 1961set london medical drama starring jack davenport the show will feature on the professional and personal. Sep 02, 2014 watch a scene from breathless, episode 3, starring jack davenport, premiering sunday, september 7, 2014, 9pm et on masterpiece on pbs. Coproduction deal for breathless 1960s medical drama stars jack davenport boston, ma, june 20, 20itv studios and masterpiece on pbswgbh have announced a coproduction agreement for breathless, a stylish and compelling new medical drama set in london in 1961, starring jack davenport smash, pirates of the caribbean as. Their lives and loves play out and become intwined as only those who spend. From pbs and masterpiece set in a london hospital in 1961 when britain was on the brink of cultural revolution otto powell jack davenport, smash, coupling is a. A tv series set in early 1960s england and centered around the doctors and nurses in a gynecology ward.