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Susan Hampshire, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio Mar 22, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Forsytes Season 1.

For acting legend Susan Hampshire, playing Fleur in the 1967 adaptation of The Forsyte Saga was a huge moment in her career. Now, nearly 60 years later, she returns to the story as the wealthy Lady Carteret in The Forsytes. In this conversation, we talk about how Susan approached playing Lady Carteret, as well as her decades long career.

A Preview of The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio Mar 02, 2026

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The Forsytes is a modern reimagining of John Galsworthy’s landmark novels which chronicle the lives and loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian stockbroking family. Written by Debbie Horsfield, who also wrote MASTERPIECE’s 2015 adaptation of Poldark, this new series depicts the tensions between tradition and self-sacrifice, and personal happiness and the pursuit of love. In preparation for The Forsytes, coming to MASTERPIECE on Sunday, March 22, we’re joined by MASTERPIECE mainstay, actor Tom Durant-Pritchard, who plays Montague Dartie, to take a sneak peek at this highly anticipated upcoming drama.

Callum Woodhouse & Gaia Wise, All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Feb 23, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 7 of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6.

With the war over, Darrowby’s residents are eager to indulge in the merriment of the holidays. For some, this will be the happiest Christmas yet. But for many others, it serves as a painful reminder of the loved ones who never made it back. In this episode, actors Callum Woodhouse and Gaia Wise reflect on how their characters, Tristan Farnon and Charlotte Beauvoir, simultaneously handle loss and celebration in this poignant Christmas episode of All Creatures Great and Small.

Kate Phillips & Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Feb 19, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 6 of Miss Scarlet Season 6.

At the start of Episode 6, Eliza Scarlet and Alexander Blake are told they cannot work together and be romantically involved. But things have a way of working out for Eliza Scarlet. In this bonus episode, actor Kate Phillips and writer Rachael New return to the podcast to look back on this riveting season, and glance towards the future where all the stars seem to be aligned for our favorite Victorian-era private detective.

Callum Woodhouse, All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Feb 16, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 6 of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6.

In this season of All Creatures Great and Small, actor Callum Woodhouse’s Tristan Farnon arrives back in Darrowby on leave from the war. While his sense of humor and playful spirit are still intact, it’s clear something is eating away at Tristan. In this conversation, Callum talks about how Tristan has been changed by the war and the struggles he faces, but also how those experiences deepened his relationship with Siegfried and enabled him to bond with his new love interest, Charlotte.

Sam Buchanan & Tom Durant-Pritchard Episode 5, Miss Scarlet Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Feb 08, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet Season 6.

For actor Sam Buchanan’s Detective George Willows, Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet is a baptism by fire, as he and Tom Durant-Pritchard’s Inspector Blake team up on a dark and stormy night to keep things at Scotland Yard under control amidst strange and mysterious circumstances. Sam discusses joining the cast and how he approached playing the loyal and hardworking detective. Plus, Tom returns to the podcast to discuss this high-stakes bottle episode of Miss Scarlet.

Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Feb 01, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Miss Scarlet Season 6.

Miss Scarlet writer and creator Rachael New likes to have fun with her Victorian-era mystery series. Whether it’s having Eliza out of her element in a new relationship, or watching Moses and Clarence team up on a jewelry caper, Rachael delights in juxtaposing these moments of humor alongside serious crimes. In this episode, Rachael explores the twists and turns in this labyrinthine season of Miss Scarlet.

Gaia Wise, All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Jan 26, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6.

Actor Gaia Wise joins the cast of All Creatures Great and Small this season playing the down to earth Charlotte Beauvoir. In this conversation, Gaia shares what it was like being welcomed onto set, what she shares with her character, and how Charlotte and Tristan bond over their shared experiences in the war.

Tom Durant-Pritchard, Miss Scarlet Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Jan 19, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 2 of Miss Scarlet Season 6.

For actor Tom Durant-Pritchard, Eliza Scarlet and Alexander Blake’s new relationship is delightfully complicated. In this conversation, we hear about Blake’s side of this relationship and how he maintains a level head while keeping his romance with brilliant private detective Eliza a secret.

Kate Phillips, Miss Scarlet Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio Jan 12, 2026

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Miss Scarlet Season 6.

Actor Kate Phillips joins us today to discuss how her character, Eliza Scarlet, deals with all of the new challenges in Season 6 and how she balances the professional with the private.

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