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MASTERPIECE Studio

MASTERPIECE
All Creatures Great and Small
Grantchester
World War II
Miss Scarlet
Moonflower Murders
PBS
Viking Cruises
Thomas Cromwell
Wolf Hall
Raymond James
Miss Scarlet and the Duke
Eliza Scarlet
The Forsytes
Agatha Christie
Magpie Murders
Henry VIII
World On Fire
Scotland Yard
The Marlow Murder Club
The Gold

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 i... more

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Latest Episodes

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 l... more

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 Hig... more

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, ... more

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 t... more

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Recent Guests

Fiona Carnarvon, Countess of Carnarvon
The 8th Countess of Carnarvon, author of A Year At Highclere, Secrets and Stories from the Real Downton Abbey
Highclere Castle / author
Episode: The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio
Stephen Moyer
The Forsytes star
The Forsytes (TV)
Episode: A Wrap Up And A Look Ahead, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Jack Davenport
The Forsytes star
The Forsytes (TV)
Episode: A Wrap Up And A Look Ahead, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Debbie Horsfield
Writer and executive producer
The Forsytes
Episode: A Wrap Up And A Look Ahead, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Tuppence Middleton
Actor
The Forsytes (TV series)
Episode: Tuppence Middleton, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Joshua Orpin
Actor portraying Soames Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga adaptation
The Forsyte
Episode: Joshua Orpin, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Millie Gibson
Actor on The Forsytes, portraying Irene Heron
The Forsytes
Episode: Millie Gibson, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Susan Hampshire
The Forsyte Saga star; Dowager Lady Carteret in The Forsyte companion series
Actor
Episode: Susan Hampshire, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Callum Woodhouse
Actor portraying Tristan Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Episode: Callum Woodhouse, All Creatures Great and Small Season 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio

Host

Jace Lacob
Host of MASTERPIECE Studio; conducts interviews with cast, creators, and writers from PBS Masterpiece series.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Great insights, great podcast. Keep going, Jace!

    I’ve been following this podcast since the beginning and I l never miss an episode even after all of these years. The host asks really thoughtful questions and offers insights that make me feel like I'm in the room with the actors and he surprises the guests into looking at their material with fresh eyes. When the guests comment on how great the questions are and are taken aback by things they didn’t realize about their own show or their performance you know you’re onto something. The episodes a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LunaB655
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful

    It’s a true statement about the skill of the interviewer when the subject comments on the insightfulness of the questions. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barbsspells
    United Statesa year ago
  • Alice and Jack

    Such a terrible, and not a loving, love story. In real life we’d call that an abusive, dysfunctional relationship. She’s cruel—and no one cares why—and selfish. Maybe she has a personality disorder. She’s completely unlikeable, a harsh personality, and even harsh in appearance. Hard, sharp, angular, brittle and cruel. He was innocent and sweet, like a puppy she seems to enjoy kicking. Did watch it—kept waiting for it to get better, but it didn’t—but it left me feeling terrible. The ending was aw... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    classical_antiquity
    United States2 years ago
  • Rich complement to the TV Shows!

    I look forward to Jace Lacob’s interviews with the cast, writers, producers, and other creators of some of my favorite shows ever, especially All Creatures Great and Small. He does his research and asks great questions that make watching the shows even more enjoyable. It is clear how much he loves the shows too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZippyPup
    United States2 years ago
  • Please get a host with an appealing voice!

    These interviews could be wonderful, but the host has a voice that’s hard on the ears, and he is not engaging with the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    daisynjoey123
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and deep insights from guests.
Overall, episodes are seen as a valuable companion to Masterpiece series for fans and potential sponsors.
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The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio
Q: How did you decide to organize the book around cyclical seasons and monthly themes?
She explains that life and the year are more cyclical than linear, and organizing by seasons helps connect the history of the house with everyday living, gardening, and the landscape as a way to teach and inspire readers.
The Countess of Carnarvon | MASTERPIECE Studio
Q: What was the impetus behind writing A Year At Highclere?
The Countess wanted to move beyond traditional histories of the house and share life today at Highclere, highlighting stewardship, daily life, and the rhythms of the estate alongside its history.
Joshua Orpin, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Q: How do you approach portraying a character who could be seen as a villain, yet you're asked to find empathy for him?
Empathy for the human being behind the character is essential. It's about understanding his motivations, pressures, and the social context he's operating within, while recognizing that his actions are often destructive. Walking a mile in his shoes helps me justify his choices without endorsing them.
Joshua Orpin, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Q: What was it about Debbie Horsfield's scripts or the character of Soames Forsyte that made you want to join The Forsyte?
I was drawn by the variety of genres I'd already explored and the unique, juicy challenge of Soames, a character with ambition and vulnerability. The role offered a chance to explore a deeply flawed but fascinating man within a rich, classical world, and the scripts provided a strong source material to build from.
Susan Hampshire, The Forsytes, Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio
Q: How did you approach your craft and the evolution of acting technique from the earlier series to now?
Hampshire talks about using repetition, movement, and costume as tools to inhabit a character, while noting a shift in contemporary sets toward a more improvisational ethos.

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This program offers in-depth conversations with cast, creators, and writers from prestige television dramas and period pieces, with a recurring focus on character arcs, production insights, and the storytelling choices behind upcoming seasons. Episodes feature detailed discussions about performance, wardrobe, set design, and writing intent, often linking scenes to broader themes like ambition, love, class, and gender dynamics. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes, practical production notes, and previews of future installments provide listeners with a richer understanding of how beloved series are developed and brought to life, often complemented by sponsor-supported segments that align with the brand's PBS connections. Noteworthy aspects include lo... more

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Recent guests on MASTERPIECE Studio include:

1. Fiona Carnarvon, Countess of Carnarvon
2. Stephen Moyer
3. Jack Davenport
4. Debbie Horsfield
5. Tuppence Middleton
6. Joshua Orpin
7. Millie Gibson
8. Susan Hampshire

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