A Vassar College graduate raised in California, Eaton began her career in London at the BBC World Service. Returning to the U.S., she went on to PBS station WGBH Boston, producing programs ranging from business to sports to dance to drama. In 1985, Rebecca took the helm of Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! as Executive Producer. Over the course of more than three decades, Masterpiece’s line-up included multiple high profile and award-winning titles. In addition to Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Victoria, Poldark, Prime Suspect, The Forsyte Saga, and Wolf Hall, Eaton’s EP credits include Grantchester, Wallander, Inspector Morse, Endeavour, Cranford, Middlemarch, Little Dorritt, The Complete Jane Austen and the Oscar-nominated film Mrs. Brown, starring Dame Judi Dench as Queen Victoria. In 2011, Eaton was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. Her distinguished career has earned her the official recognition of Queen Elizabeth II — with an honorary OBE (Officer, Order of the British Empire).

Sharing the triumphs and regrets of an esteemed career that is cast with unforgettable characters (on-screen and off), Rebecca shares an intimate, insider’s view of Making Masterpiece. Her stories, observations and hard-won wisdom bring a very personal—and enthralling—perspective to one of the most beloved television experiences of all time. Read Less ^