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AYLESFORD, England, September 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Door2Tour.com has revealed its 2013 departure dates for the 'Downton Abbey' Location Tours that were such a hit with its customers last year that it struggled to keep up with the demand. The company is now urging fans of the show to book their place on 2013 tours now to avoid disappointment, which many experienced last year. Since airing on 16 September 2012, Door2Tour.com has noticed a surge in interest for breaks...
BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MASTERPIECE, the celebrated PBS drama series known for hit programs such as Downton Abbey and Sherlock, is pleased to announce that Ralph Lauren Corporation is becoming a national corporate sponsor for the series. It is the first television sponsorship for Ralph Lauren Corporation, a company renowned for perfecting the art of classic American design. "To have Ralph Lauren choose MASTERPIECE as their first TV sponsorship is an incredible...
Other Coproductions Include New Episodes of Endeavour, Agatha Christie's Poirot and Miss Marple, Inspector Lewis BOSTON, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MASTERPIECE/WGBH and ITV Studios have announced a coproduction deal that includes Mr. Selfridge (w.t.), a highly anticipated new drama series starring Jeremy Piven (Entourage) in the title role. Created by Emmy® Award-winning writer Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Bleak House) and executive produced by Kate Lewis for...
Viewer Supports Favorite Television Series and Local PBS Station BOSTON, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MASTERPIECE, the public television drama series that had millions of viewers glued to their seats watching Downton Abbey, has received a $1 million gift from a generous supporter. Darlene Shiley of San Diego, a well-known philanthropist and longtime donor to her local station, KPBS, made the $1 million contribution - the largest gift to date to The MASTERPIECE Trust,...
MASTERPIECE on PBS/BBC COPRODUCTION TO AIR DURING DICKENS BICENTENNIAL BOSTON, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gillian Anderson will star in the iconic role of Miss Havisham in a bold new adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. The cast of the star-studded MASTERPIECE on PBS/BBC coproduction also includes David Suchet (Poirot) and Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110708/DC31831 ) "I can't wait to see Gillian delicately sink her teeth...
To view the Social Media Release, click here: http://smr.newswire.ca/en/groupe-dynamite-inc/teen-apparel-brand-garage-hosts-exclusive-marianas MONTREAL, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ - On February 20(th),( )2011, the Garage brand, known for its flirty casual fashion, hosted an exclusive VIP concert for the students of Corpus Christi High School of Burlington, Ontario. The school was crowned winner of the video-based "Get Loud" contest, which saw high schools across Canada and south of...
Fans given chance to win a VIP trip to see the "real" Downton Abbey BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For forty years, fans of the popular drama series MASTERPIECE on PBS have been dazzled by the stunning locations featured in its programs. Now MASTERPIECE has launched the MASTERPIECE 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes. In collaboration with VisitBritain, Britain's national tourism agency and home of the Great British Heritage Pass, MASTERPIECE offers viewers the chance to win a...
New 40th Anniversary Funding Initiative Invites Viewers To Help Secure the Future of MASTERPIECE BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fans of the iconic drama series MASTERPIECE on PBS can now support their favorite program and their local PBS station by donating to The MASTERPIECE Trust, an innovative funding initiative established in honor of MASTERPIECE's 40th anniversary in 2011. "Every day we hear from viewers who tell us that watching MASTERPIECE is a cherished Sunday...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- KOCE-TV, in collaboration with PBS and WGBH, announced today that MASTERPIECE is joining the KOCE line-up with the much-anticipated Sherlock series, beginning Sunday, October 24, at 9:00 pm Pacific Time. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101019/DC84639LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101019/DC84639LOGO ) "KOCE-TV is delighted to bring MASTERPIECE to Los Angeles viewers as the show premieres its...
OBERLIN, Ohio, July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- When Jack Dawkins, the character known as The Artful Dodger in Charles Dickens' classic "Oliver Twist," is deported to the United States, readers are left with no further information about his whereabouts or circumstance. In his fascinating new book, "The Further Adventures and Life of Jack Dawkins, also known as The Artful Dodger" (published by Trafford Publishing), Alan Montgomery brings the iconic character back to life in a tale chronicling what...
