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MASTERPIECE
MASTERPIECE Studio is your backstage pass to the PBS series—from Sherlock to Poldark. After the show, turn off the TV and tune in to MASTERPIECE Studio for the scoop with host Jace Lacob. Listen for exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of your favorite shows. Get the history lowdown behind the people and places you see on screen, and hear revealing stories from the set. MASTERPIECE Studio is made possible by Viking Cruises and Raymond James. Sponsors for MASTERPIECE on PBS are Viking Cruises, Raymond James, and The MASTERPIECE Trust.
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Oct 19, 2020 • 35min
Russell Tovey Won't Defend The Toxic Jake — But He Loved The Part
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the First Season of Flesh and Blood.
Russell Tovey can't come up with a defense for the toxic masculinity of his character, Jake, a stunted manchild in his 30s searching for purpose in a world he feels should fall at his feet. But the actor loved having the opportunity to play Jake, even if he keeps viewers and listeners guessing about what happens in the final episode of this intricate family drama.

Oct 12, 2020 • 25min
Lydia Leonard Knows What Happened — But She Won't Spoil The Surprise
Lydia Leonard, the talented actor, teases viewers and listeners by leaving tantalizing clues about the intricate family drama in this episode of Flesh and Blood. Topics include Natalie's struggles and lost sense of self, Vivian and Mark's unexpected wedding, Natalie's journey and breakthrough roles, and constructing characters based on real-life figures.

Oct 5, 2020 • 35min
In Crowded Family Drama, Claudie Blakley Is A Suspect
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the First Season of Flesh and Blood.
The new Flesh and Blood defies genres — it's a mystery, and a family drama, and a psychological case study. That contrast originally drew series lead Claudie Blakley to the script, but it doesn't mean she's willing to give anything up in a new interview.

Oct 2, 2020 • 36min
GBH and MASTERPIECE Studio Presens: DETOURS
Hello again, MASTERPIECE Studio Fans. Jace Lacob here. Today I’m excited to share a special preview episode of a new podcast called DETOURS from GBH and PRX.
DETOURS is a podcast about what happens to all that stuff on America’s favorite antiques show after the cameras leave town. Join host Adam Monahan, a longtime producer for GBH’s Antiques Roadshow, on a journey of discovery with stories of sales, fakes, and yes, even federal crimes.
This first episode feels like it could even be one of our own Mystery! series...about JFK and the PT-109...happy listening! And stay tuned for new MASTERPIECE Studio episodes October 4!

Sep 25, 2020 • 28min
GBH and MASTERPIECE Studio Present: NOVA Now
Hi MASTERPIECE Studio fans. Jace Lacob here. Today I’m excited to share a special preview episode of a new podcast from our friends at the PBS Science series, NOVA.
NOVA Now is a new bi-weekly podcast diving into the science behind the headlines. Join host Alok Patel behind the scenes with the scientists, engineers, technologists, mathematicians and more working to better understand our world.
Now it’s more critical than ever to distinguish fact from fiction and find science-based answers to the most pressing questions of our time. Enjoy this episode of NOVA Now…And stay tuned for new MASTERPIECE Studio episodes October 4!

Jul 22, 2020 • 31min
Bonus: Grantchester Writers’ Room Reunites For Fifth Season Finale
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of the Fifth Season of Grantchester.
The brilliant team who help create the world of Grantchester reunite in a special bonus podcast episode to explore the themes and characters who made the fifth season sparkle. Plus, creator Daisy Coulam offers some tantalizing hints of the just-confirmed sixth season on the way.

Jul 20, 2020 • 48min
Robson Green And Tom Brittney Toast To A Thrilling Fifth Season
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of the Fifth Season of Grantchester.
With a toast, a birthday and gentle ribbing, we come to a close on Grantchester's fifth season. But that's not all for series stars Tom Brittney and Robson Green, who join the podcast for a special season wrap-up — with previews of the sixth season yet on the horizon.

Jul 13, 2020 • 33min
Shocked? Daisy Coulam Thought You'd Be
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of the Fifth Season of Grantchester.
A stunning revelation in the village of Grantchester leaves everybody at a loss for words — but Grantchester series creator Daisy Coulam was plotting this moment the entire season. Coulam returns to the podcast for a conversation about change, growth and thematic consistency in her charming series.

Jul 6, 2020 • 32min
Lauren Carse Has The Inside Scoop On Ellie Harding
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of the Fifth Season of Grantchester.
Ellie Harding is a bold newcomer on the Grantchester green, digging for front page scoops in the murderous little village. Actor Lauren Carse loved Ellie's modern, career-minded character, and she joined the podcast for a conversation on romance, rumors and Meryl Streep.

Jun 29, 2020 • 36min
Christiana Ebohon-Green Brings Classic Cinematic Flair Behind The Camera
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of the Fifth Season of Grantchester.
After a particularly cinematic episode of Grantchester, we head behind the camera for a conversation with episode director Christiana Ebohon-Green. With hints of classic film noir and Hollywood's golden age sprinkled throughout a classic picture house crime scene, Ebohon-Green reveals where she and the creative team turned for inspiration.


