The 53rd International Emmy Awards ceremony took place on November 24, 2025, in New York City. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented Emmys to television creators and performers from nine countries. The ceremony hosted by Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Congrats to Ludwig (Big Talk Studios / That…
The Word Drop – Cranachan
Cranachan is one of Scotland’s most beloved traditional desserts—a mix of toasted oats, whipped cream, honey, and raspberries, usually with a generous splash of whiskey. It’s often served at festive occasions such as Burns Night, Hogmanay, and summer gatherings, but its roots reach deeper into Scottish agricultural traditions. (Fun fact: I first learned about cranachan…
From DC to DCS: A Look At Criminal Investigation Department Ranks
I’ll admit that the first few times that I heard British mystery shows describing police ranks, I was a bit confused. What the heck is a constable anyway? And why do folks rarely use the word “detective”? Criminal Investigation Department (CID) It can be confusing, and I’ve finally been able to sort out some of…
Jimmy Perez Is Back, At Least In Print
Last we saw DI Jimmy Perez in print, he was leaving Fair Isle for Orkney in Ann Cleeves’ novel, Wild Fire, the last of the Shetland books. But it turns out, Cleeves wasn’t finished with Perez just yet. Nearly twenty years ago, Cleeves introduced Perez in Raven Black (2006), her first Shetland novel. He would…
The Word Drop – Peerie
There’s something special about small words (admit it, you love the word “wee”). In the Shetland and Orkney dialects of Scots, one such word is peerie. Peerie means small or tiny. You might hear someone in Shetland say: “A peerie lass ran by the shop,” meaning “A little girl ran by the shop.” Peerie is…
The Word Drop – Croft
If you’ve watched even a single episode of Shetland, you’ve probably heard the word croft — and maybe pictured a little stone cottage perched against a backdrop of sea and sky. You wouldn’t be far off. A croft is a small agricultural holding—usually a modest house on a patch of land—found mainly in the Scottish…
The Word Drop
There’s a uniqueness about British mystery series — from the brooding landscapes of Shetland to the sharp wit of Vera and the quiet tension of Broadchurch. But beyond the crimes and clues, these shows are full of wonderful words, turns of phrase, and bits of dialect that give them their distinct flavor. So, from time…
Happy Birthday, Dame Agatha: A Celebration of the Queen of Crime
On September 15, 1890, in the seaside town of Torquay, England, Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, was born. Christie’s career spanned over five decades and produced a body of work so influential it continues to shape mystery fiction and television today. With 66 detective novels, 14 short story collections, and the world’s longest-running play…
Welcome to Biscuits, Tea & Alibis!
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cuppa, and keep your eyes peeled—because here, every scone comes with a side of intrigue. Biscuits, Tea & Alibis is my little corner of the internet dedicated to the irresistible world of British mystery television. Why British mysteries? Because no one does it quite like the Brits. From…