This version of Poldark was much better than the original one which I watched some years ago - perhaps it's the brooding intensity of Aidan Turner. They are now filming season 2 and the BBC stated that Poldark might be the long running drama they're seeking as a replacement for Downton Abbey. There are 12 novels in Winston Graham's Cornwall series covering the years 1783 to 1820. No air date set yet but they hinted maybe spring 2016. Outlander is also filming and just switched locations. Ron Moore did a Q&A last week and said while he's not in charge of scheduling that we should anticipate late March or April 2016.

I'm not much of a tv series watcher like I used to be. Our son tells us that we should watch The Americans, because it is very (scarily) realistic in how other hostile countries infiltrate here. Maybe. I do enjoy Big Bang Theory and am looking forward to it's spin-off, Young Sheldon. And, I'm anxiously awaiting the next season of Designated Survivor, which I love and do watch every week. Other than that, I don't watch much tv these days, except for the morning and evening news, and some HGTV (mainly Property Brothers and Fixer Upper). Right now, DH and I and rewatching the tv miniseries, John Adams, which we own. It is so incredibly well-done . . . just fantastic!

Funny how we all have different impressions of the same things :-) I would give up Netflix long before I gave up BritBox or Acorn. They may have less content than Netflix but the choices are far superior! Even their "dumb" shows are better than most of what Netflix offers. And now that the BBC has pulled all their programming from Netflix, I am even less inclined to watch. But probably won't give it up altogether. They do have a few series worth watching and some films but it's a pain wading through the 80% of cr*p for the puny 20% of shows I would consider watching. Both BB and Acorn add new shows and new episodes for some existing shows on a weekly basis. And send me an email previewing what's coming. I like that!

She's backkkkkkkk HGTV, Weds Oct 28th at 7 & 7:30pm CT Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart plans to showcase her seasonal gardening, landscaping and décor to-do list at her Bedford, N.Y., property in a second season of HGTV's "Martha Knows Best." During the new eight-episode series, the Emmy Award-winning television personality and The New York Times bestselling author will prep her farm for autumn and winter, as well as share festive holiday ideas to help families safely celebrate at home. During the second season of her HGTV series premiering Oct. 28, former Westport, Conn., resident Martha Stewart will prep her Bedford, N.Y., farm for autumn and winter, as well as share festive holiday ideas to help families safely celebrate at home.And, once again, Stewart’s superfans and celebrity friends will reach out for video check-ins so that she can counsel them on their own home projects. The new season of “Martha Knows Best” will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 and 8:30 p.m. “Fall on my farm is such a fabulous time of year, but it’s also the time to put in a lot of hard work to prepare the gardens for spring,” said Stewart, who lived on her Turkey Hill farmstead in Westport, Conn., from 1971 to 2007. “I can’t wait to show more practical techniques and share more useful advice and tips to help people make their own homes and gardens more beautiful and enjoyable. In addition, I will share ideas for making this holiday season a festive, but safe, time for the entire family.” The first four half-hour episodes focus on all things fall, starting with Stewart’s favorite holiday — Halloween. Known for her elaborate and creative costumes, treats and décor, Stewart will share how she celebrates the spooky holiday safely at home. From picking pumpkins for Jack-O-Lanterns and making homemade apple cider to transforming her home into a haunted farmhouse, Stewart plans to pull out all the stops for a fun holiday celebration. Future episodes showcase Thanksgiving preparations, autumnal floral arrangements, planting bulbs and harvesting fall vegetables. The episodes will air at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11. Wreath-making, tree-trimming and crafting homemade gifts will take the spotlight in the subsequent four episodes of “Martha Knows Best” when it returns at 10 and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, and Dec. 4. Later episodes will follow Martha as she winterizes the garden, organizes closets and pantries, and prepares the farm for a fresh start in the New Year. .“‘Martha Knows Best’ gave audiences an insider’s look at Martha’s real experiences on her farm and everyone loved it,” said Jane Latman, president, HGTV. “The magic of the series is that we uncovered a portal to a place that is full of life, but the life lived there is inspiring in its simplicity. It is true that Martha knows best because her life on that farm is one that we can all appreciate right now.”