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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created [[AnimatedCreditsOpening animated title sequence]] inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and then Creator/DianaRigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.

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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created [[AnimatedCreditsOpening animated title sequence]] inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) (1981–89) and then Creator/DianaRigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.
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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing prime time dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} which acts as a U.S. showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured).

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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing prime time dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} which acts as a U.S. showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material programs have also been featured).
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See also Merchant-Ivory Productions, ''Series/HallmarkHallOfFame''.

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See also Merchant-Ivory Productions, ''Series/HallmarkHallOfFame''.Creator/MerchantIvory, ''Series/HallmarkHallOfFame''.
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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} which acts as a U.S. showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured).

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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime prime time dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} which acts as a U.S. showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured).
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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that acts as a showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured).

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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that which acts as a U.S. showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured).
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In 2008, the two programs were combined into a single ''Masterpiece'' series, featuring three strands in rotation: ''Masterpiece Classic'', hosted by Creator/GillianAnderson (2008) and then Creator/LauraLinney (2009); ''Masterpiece Mystery'', hosted by Creator/AlanCumming; and ''Masterpiece Contemporary'', hosted by Matthew Goode (2008) and then Creator/DavidTennant (2009) before the "Contemporary" label was quietly dropped.

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In 2008, the two programs were combined into a single ''Masterpiece'' series, featuring three strands in rotation: ''Masterpiece Classic'', hosted by Creator/GillianAnderson (2008) and then Creator/LauraLinney (2009); (2009–present); ''Masterpiece Mystery'', hosted by Creator/AlanCumming; and ''Masterpiece Contemporary'', hosted by Matthew Goode (2008) and then Creator/DavidTennant (2009) before the "Contemporary" label was quietly dropped.
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!!Programs that have aired on ''Masterpiece'' and its offshoots include:

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!!Programs !!Shows that have aired on ''Masterpiece'' and its offshoots include:
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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created [[AnimatedCreditsOpening animated title sequence]] inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.

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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created [[AnimatedCreditsOpening animated title sequence]] inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg then Creator/DianaRigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.
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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that acts as a showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured on occasion).

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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that acts as a showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material have also been featured on occasion).
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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that acts as a showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour and Creator/{{ITV}} material are occasionally featured).

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''Masterpiece'' is a {{Long Runn|ers}}ing primetime dramatic anthology series on Creator/{{PBS}} that acts as a showcase for British TV shows (usually from Creator/TheBBC, though Creator/ChannelFour Creator/ChannelFour, Creator/{{Granada}}, and Creator/{{ITV}} material are occasionally featured).
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!!Notable entries in ''Masterpiece'' and its offshoots include:

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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created, animated title sequence inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.

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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created, specially-created [[AnimatedCreditsOpening animated title sequence sequence]] inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.
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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created title sequence inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.

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In 1980 it gained a sister series, ''Mystery!'', which showcased British detective and mystery series. ''Mystery!'' had a specially-created specially-created, animated title sequence inspired by the artwork of Creator/EdwardGorey. It was hosted by Gene Shalit for its first year, succeeded by Creator/VincentPrice (1981–1989) and Diana Rigg (1989–2003). Neither ''Masterpiece Theatre'' nor ''Mystery!'' had an on-screen host between 2004 and 2008.

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