Friday, August 28, 2009

Murderously Smart


More great television from PBS this Sunday. Read Mary McNamara's review in today's Los Angeles Times.

"PBS pretty much invented smarty-pants television, and it's still the best place to find shows that are both entertaining and literate, with story lines that will allow you to drop bits of fascinating knowledge about, say, Charles Dickens or Anthony Trollope into any conversation. Throw in a little murder and it's the best of both worlds, and nothing mixes up the higher mind and the baser nature better than the “Inspector Lewis” series, which returns to "Masterpiece Mystery!" on Sunday night." Sphere: Related Content

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