Tip for a Tuesday....

Mr. Selfridge

For those of you who have become ardent fans of Downton Abbey and are searching for something to watch until the series resumes, I have a suggestion.

There is a new mini series currently being aired on PBS entitled, "Mr. Selfridge."

It tells the story of the real life American, Harry Gordon Selfridge, who went to London and opened the  famous department store located on Oxford Street - Selfridges.  

Mr. Selfridge was apparently rather revolutionary in his approach to shopping. I have found the series to be quite informative, as well as entertaining, concerning many aspects of the shopping experience.  What is quite commonplace to us as we wander the malls was often cause for raising many an eyebrow  when he opened in 1909.

I must admit that due to the cleverness of the Englishman, we have already viewed the entire first season of the series and were delighted to see it will return for a second.

Episode One aired on local PBS stations this past Sunday, but many are repeating it again at odd times throughout this week.  So there is still time to catch up before episode two airs on April 7th. 

Jeremy Piven, the American actor, stars in the title role.  If you find you sometimes have difficulty in deciphering the British accent, as I have in the past, Mr. Piven will keep you rolling right along with the storyline.  As with most British dramas, the acting, costuming, scenery, and storyline are all superb.

I highly recommend it!