MASTERPIECE Studio
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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May 15, 2017 • 35min
Tim Pigott-Smith & Charlotte Riley Get the Royal Treatment
*Warning: This episode contains spoilers for *King Charles III.
Mike Bartlett’s Tony-nominated play “King Charles III” imagines the contentious ascension of Prince Charles to the throne. The new monarch’s refusal to play by the rules turns nearly everyone against him—from the members of Parliament to his daughter-in-law, Kate. In the wake of the television adaption, the late actor Tim Pigott-Smith (Charles) and Charlotte Riley (Kate) explore playing the real-life royals, the ghost of Princess Diana, and “rebranding” the British monarchy.
Mar 27, 2017 • 31min
Getting Inside the Mind of Emily Brontë
Warning: This show contains "To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters" spoilers.
Emily Brontë—of “Wuthering Heights” and Brontë family fame—looms large over English literature and high school lectures alike, yet so little about her is actually known. How did actor Chloe Pirrie bring this almost mythological writer to life? We spoke with Chloe about getting inside the mind of Emily Brontë and all of the wacky things that she discovered along the way.
Mar 6, 2017 • 30min
Jenna Coleman & Tom Hughes Relive Their On-Screen Romance
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Eight of the First Season of Victoria.
In the aftermath of a season finale that tested the relationship between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, we’re talking to “Victoria” stars Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes about what it is like to play a royal couple whose love story is – quite literally – one for the history books.
Feb 13, 2017 • 31min
Writer Daisy Goodwin Brings Victoria to Life
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of the First Season of Victoria.
What does it take to write a television series? In Daisy Goodwin’s case, it took a fight, 30 years of research experience, and a lot of heart. This is the story of how Daisy Goodwin came to write "Victoria," and how she brought 19th-century characters to life on screen.
Jan 30, 2017 • 30min
Rufus Sewell on Lord Melbourne’s Appeal
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of the First Season of Victoria.
Although many people have been rooting for Lord Melbourne and Victoria to end up together, history decided a different fate for the pair. Rufus Sewell, the actor who plays Lord M, joins us to reveal his own “mixed feelings” about being replaced by actor Tom Hughes and his character, Prince Albert, and weighs in on audiences’ reactions to Lord Melbourne.
Jan 16, 2017 • 29min
Jenna Coleman Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Victoria
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episodes One and Two of the First Season of Victoria.
Though MASTERPIECE's new period drama, "Victoria," is based on actual, 19th century history, it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction. Did Victoria and Lord Melbourne actually have a "special relationship"? And what was Queen Victoria's coronation really like? Actor Jenna Coleman and "Victoria" writer Daisy Goodwin join us to answer these questions surrounding the series premiere and more.
Jan 9, 2017 • 32min
Martin Freeman on John and Sherlock's Complicated Relationship
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of the Fourth Season of Sherlock.
John Watson and Sherlock Holmes have been through some rough patches before, but never one quite like this. In the wake of an episode that tests both their relationship, and their sanity, Martin Freeman joins us to look back at John and Sherlock’s unlikely friendship, and teases their uncertain future.
Jan 2, 2017 • 26min
Sherlock’s Amanda Abbington Weighs in on the Premiere
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Fourth Season of Sherlock.
“Sherlock’s” Amanda Abbington weighs in on the premiere, and on playing the divisive Mary Watson.
Dec 27, 2016 • 30min
Sherlock's Louise Brealey on Molly, Dogs, and Season 4
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of the Fourth Season of Sherlock.
"Sherlock’s" Molly Hooper has gone from being somewhat of a joke to a fan favorite. She has gotten to slap and kiss Sherlock Holmes; we’ve even seen her portrayed as a mustachioed, Victorian doctor in “The Abominable Bride.” So, how will Molly Hooper surprise us next? Actor Louise Brealey discusses her quirky character and teases Season 4 just in time for the January 1st "Sherlock" premiere.
Nov 28, 2016 • 20min
Aidan Turner Opens Up About Ross's Flaws
Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Ten of the Second Season of Poldark.
Even though actor Aidan Turner understands Ross Poldark's motivations more than most, he can admit that Ross was "a mess" this season. In this episode, Aidan Turner joins us to reflect on Ross's missteps, the fiery finale, and why he still believes that Ross and Demelza are "soulmates."
