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MASTERPIECE Studio

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

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33:29

Cara Horgan, The Marlow Murder Club | MASTERPIECE Studio

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2026/09/27

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of The Marlow Murder Club. Actor Cara Horgan has been playing the well-respected and sweet-natured Becks Starling for the past three seasons of The Marlow Murder Club. In this episode, Cara shares how she leans into Becks’ rebellious side, and what it was like to be a suspect in a murder investigation this season.

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21:33

Lesley Manville, Marble Hall Murders | MASTERPIECE...

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2026/09/13

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of Marble Hall Murders. Actor Lesley Manville is known for being able to play a variety of characters, most of whom are quite different from her. But Susan Ryeland is the exception, as Lesley shares that this character is more like her than not. In this episode, Lesley talks about what it was like to put on Susan’s trademark leather jacket and take the wheel of her red sports car as she hunts for clues in Marble Hall Murders.

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29:26

Anthony Horowitz, Marble Hall Murders | MASTERPIECE...

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2026/09/06

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of Marble Hall Murders. Author, screenwriter, and executive producer Anthony Horowitz joins us to discuss the first episode of the final installment of the Susan Ryeland trilogy, Marble Hall Murders. In this episode, Anthony also shares his views on the appeal of murder mysteries, human nature, and how his past influences his work.

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33:47

Rishi Nair, Reflecting on Grantchester | MASTERPIECE...

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2026/08/29

This interview with lead actor Rishi Nair was recorded two weeks after the 11th and final season of Grantchester finished filming. In this episode, Rishi reflects on his time as Reverend Alphy Kottaram, and what this role has meant to him personally and professionally. To watch this special MASTERPIECE Studio interview on video, visit YouTube.com/masterpiecepbs and click on Podcasts.

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44:49

The Cast Says Farewell, Grantchester, Season 11|...

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2026/08/02

WARNING: This episode contains significant spoilers for Grantchester Season 11.If you haven’t yet watched the series finale of Grantchester, make sure you do before listening to this episode as we’re about to discuss some significant spoilers. The final episode of the final season of Grantchester begins with many of our beloved characters’ futures hanging in the balance, and many lingering questions. But perhaps the biggest question we’re all wondering at this point is, how will we get by

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28:31

Al Weaver, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE Studio

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2026/07/26

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Seven of Grantchester Season 11.Since Season 1 of Grantchester, actor Al Weaver has been combing down his hair, putting on a sweater vest, and transforming into the timid, yet kind and loving, Leonard Finch. In this conversation, Al talks about the early days of Grantchester, sharing car rides to the set with Mrs. C actor Tessa Peake-Jones, and how his character learned to live his truths and embrace his individuality over 11 seasons of

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34:17

Melissa Johns, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/07/19

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Grantchester Season 11.In several ways, actor Melissa Johns’ real life has paralleled her character’s, Jennifer Peters, née Miss Scott. Over the past few years, they’ve both shared significant life milestones. In fact, Melissa has yet to know her 30s without Miss Scott. In this episode, Melissa talks about how her character has made herself invaluable to the police station, as well as acting alongside Bradley Hall, Al Weaver, Robson

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28:17

Bradley Hall, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/07/12

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Five of Grantchester Season 11.Actor Bradley Hall’s Grantchester character Larry Peters continues to invest in himself, and it’s paying off. Not only is he married to the woman of his dreams, but he is now a Detective Sergeant. Like his character, Bradley has also continued to grow through his time on Grantchester, pitching the drive-in movie setting for Episode One and directing second unit photography for several episodes. In this

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29:52

Tessa Peake-Jones, Grantchester, Season 11|...

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2026/07/05

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of Grantchester Season 11.In real life, actor Tessa Peake-Jones couldn’t be further from the dour and opinionated vicarage housekeeper Sylvia Chapman. Tessa is jolly, gentle, and loves to smile—but these differences are exactly why playing Mrs. C is such a joy for her. In this conversation, we talk with Tessa about the early days of Grantchester, what drives Mrs. C, and how her character has opened up through experience over the past

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33:02

Kacey Ainsworth, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/06/28

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of Grantchester Season 11.Actor Kacey Ainsworth has been with Grantchester from the very beginning, first appearing on screen in Episode One. Since then, her character Cathy Keating has had quite the transformation, engineered through her own ingenuity and determination. In this conversation, Kacey discusses Cathy’s metamorphosis from homemaker to businesswoman, and how she navigates her personal and professional relationships.

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31:44

Rishi Nair, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE Studio

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2026/06/21

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of Grantchester Season 11.For the past two seasons of Grantchester, actor Rishi Nair has portrayed Reverend Alphy Kottaram through highs and lows, from the confrontational meeting with Geordie upon his arrival at the vicarage, to finally finding a place of belonging. But nothing compares to the roller coaster that is his new relationship with his birth mother, Mira. In this episode, Rishi takes us through Alphy’s latest trials, and how

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27:31

Daisy Coulam, Grantchester, Season 11| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/06/14

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of Grantchester Season 11.Grantchester head writer and executive producer Daisy Coulam has spent over a decade working on this beloved mystery drama creatively exploring murders, developing long life arcs for her characters, and navigating three vicar transitions, all while managing to deliver a sense of joy, belonging, and found family. Today, Daisy returns to the podcast to dissect the first episode of Season 11 — the beginning of

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33:59

Daisy Coulam, Reflecting on 11 Seasons of...

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2026/06/08

This interview with Grantchester head writer and executive producer, Daisy Coulam, was recorded two weeks after the 11th and final season of Grantchester finished filming. But rest assured: there are no spoilers for Season 11 ahead as Daisy takes a look back at what Grantchester has meant to her. This conversation was originally recorded on video. To watch this special MASTERPIECE Studio interview, head to YouTube.com/masterpiecepbs and click on Podcasts.

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30:47

The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio

MASTERPIECE Studio ·

2026/05/17

The 8th Countess of Carnarvon wears many hats including author, chartered accountant, social media influencer, gin magnate, and impeccable hostess. Lady Carnarvon and her husband, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, are the latest stewards of the historic Highclere Castle, which you may recognize as the primary filming location for Downton Abbey. In this episode, Lady Carnarvon discusses her new book, A Year At Highclere: Secrets and Stories from the Real Downton Abbey, and shares what it’s like to

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28:39

A Wrap Up And A Look Ahead, The Forsytes, Season 1|...

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2026/05/03

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The Forsytes Season 1.With Season 2 of The Forsytes coming to MASTERPIECE in 2027, we wanted to give you a taste of what to expect from the next installment of this gripping family saga. In this episode, we’re joined by actors Susan Hampshire, Millie Gibson, Joshua Orpin, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, and writer and executive producer, Debbie Horsfield to look back at Season 1, and peer into the future of the Forsyte clan.

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28:32

Stephen Moyer and Jack Davenport, The Forsytes,...

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2026/04/26

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 6 of The Forsytes Season 1.On screen, actors Stephen Moyer and Jack Davenport play brothers and bitter rivals Jolyon Forsyte Sr. and James Forsyte. But off screen, the two couldn’t be closer. In this episode, we talk with Stephen and Jack about being neighbors, playing golf, raising children, and how their off-screen friendship of 35+ years informs their on-screen dynamic.

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31:42

Tuppence Middleton, The Forsytes, Season 1|...

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2026/04/19

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of The Forsytes Season 1.For actor Tuppence Middleton, Frances Forsyte is a complex character. Her heart may be in the right place, but when faced with an impossible situation, she makes some questionable decisions out of self preservation. In this episode, Tuppence shares how her character does all she can to hold together her marriage, the family, and her daughter’s future amidst emotional devastation.

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32:19

Joshua Orpin, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio

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2026/04/12

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of The Forsytes Season 1.When preparing for a role, actor Joshua Orpin opens his heart to the human being behind the character and tries to understand why they are the way they are. In this episode, Joshua talks about getting into the mind of the controlling and possessive Soames Forsyte in Season 1 of The Forsytes, and how his character is shocked back into reality while honeymooning in Paris.

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Millie Gibson, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/04/05

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of The Forsytes Season 1.Actor Millie Gibson joined The Forsytes cast as the artistic and free spirited ballet dancer, Irene Heron. In this conversation, Millie discusses how her character takes a leap of faith — a leap that promises her a world far beyond anything she could have ever dreamt.

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33:03

Debbie Horsfield, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE...

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2026/03/29

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 2 of The Forsytes Season 1.Screenwriter Debbie Horsfield was last on the podcast in 2019 to talk about the series finale of her adaptation of Poldark. Today we welcome her back to talk about her latest project, The Forsytes. In this episode, Debbie discusses the choices she made reimagining John Galsworthy’s novels about the landmark British family saga for a modern audience.

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