MASTERPIECE on PBS is the "longest-running, most-honored drama series on prime time television," is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2012.

Join the celebration with free teacher resources from the Great Books Foundation.

Access Discussion Guides for selected PBS films, including:

• Anna Karenina
• Emma
• Diary of a Young Girl
• Jane Eyre

Film in the Classroom Teacher's Guides are available at the Masterpiece website. 

This guide, for teachers of English, drama, and media studies, uses over 20 Masterpiece film adaptations as examples. The guide offers ideas and tips on how to teach film, not just as an adjunct to classic literature, but also to improve students’ understanding of literary elements such as character, theme, setting, point of view, and symbolism.

Also on the Masterpiece website:

• A feature on Masterpiece film locations in Great Britain and beyond
• Visit Britain sweepstakes
• And more!