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Celebrating 50 Fabulous Years of Masterpiece 

Celebrating 50 Fabulous Years of Masterpiece 

On January 10, 1971, Masterpiece Theatre debuted The First Churchills, as one of PBS’s first national broadcasts. Season after season Masterpiece has surprised us with award-winning dramas, mysteries, and novel-to-screen adaptations.

Join Masterpiece Insider

Donate $72 ($6 a month)* to WPSU in recognition of Masterpiece between now and February 17, and we can thank you by adding you to the 50th anniversary Masterpiece Insider club. You will receive:

  • February 18, 7:00 p.m. invitation to participate in a virtual Q and A with Dr. Nancy West, author of the just released book “Masterpiece: America’s 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British TV Drama.”
  • February 23, 7:00 p.m. invitation to participate in a virtual Q and A with Masterpiece Studio podcast host, Jace Lacob. Hear about his interviews with Masterpiece actors and his favorite and most surprising moments.
  • Weekly emails with sneak peek video clips of upcoming episodes and behind-the-scenes information.
  • An invitation to join the WPSU Masterpiece Insider Facebook group with weekly discussion questions.

* new or additional gift 
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Want even more Masterpiece?

$7 a month/$84 annually

  • Masterpiece Insider perks
  • Masterpiece 50th anniversary heat-changing mug

Donate $7 a month »

$10 a month/$120 annually

  • Masterpiece Insider perks
  • hardback book, “Masterpiece: America’s 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British TV Drama,” by Nancy West

Donate $10 a month »

$25 a month/$300 annually

  • Masterpiece Insider perks
  • hardback book, “Masterpiece: America’s 50-Year-Old Love Affair with British TV Drama,” by Nancy West
  • Great Beginnings DVD Collection (includes Victoria Season 1, Poldark Season 1, Grantchester Season 1, Endeavour Season 1, and All Creatures Great and Small 2 DVD set)

Donate $25 a month »