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33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

26th September 202326th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023
44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

11th September 202311th September 2023
50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

30th June 202330th June 2023

News

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

26th September 202326th September 2023

The complete credits for the fourth season of All Creatures Great and Small have been revealed.

Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

26th September 202326th September 2023
October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

26th September 202326th September 2023
‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

25th September 2023

Streaming in the US

October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

26th September 202326th September 2023

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on Paramount+ in the US!

Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

19th September 202321st September 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for September 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for September 2023

10th September 202315th September 2023
Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in September 2023

Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in September 2023

28th August 202328th August 2023

Streaming in the UK

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for October 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for October 2023

21st September 202321st September 2023

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on Netflix in the UK!

10 fun British historical drama box sets for kids on BBC iPlayer this autumn

10 fun British historical drama box sets for kids on BBC iPlayer this autumn

4th September 202330th August 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for September 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for September 2023

27th August 202315th September 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for August 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for August 2023

19th August 202319th August 2023

Reviews

‘A Haunting In Venice’ reviews round-up: ‘Branagh’s best Poirot yet’ is a ‘crowd pleaser’

‘A Haunting In Venice’ reviews round-up: ‘Branagh’s best Poirot yet’ is a ‘crowd pleaser’

14th September 202314th September 2023

Kenneth Branagh‘s latest Poirot movie is out this week and the reviews are in!

‘Oppenheimer’ reviews round-up: ‘Powerful, timely masterpiece’ is ‘a triumph’

‘Oppenheimer’ reviews round-up: ‘Powerful, timely masterpiece’ is ‘a triumph’

20th July 2023
‘World on Fire’ reviews round-up: ‘Ambitious’ second season is ‘totally gripping’

‘World on Fire’ reviews round-up: ‘Ambitious’ second season is ‘totally gripping’

17th July 202318th July 2023
‘The Gallows Pole’ reviews round-up: ‘Compelling’ drama is ‘riotously entertaining’

‘The Gallows Pole’ reviews round-up: ‘Compelling’ drama is ‘riotously entertaining’

5th June 2023

Funny videos

50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

30th June 202330th June 2023

The role of Lady Violet Crawley won Dame Maggie Smith three Emmys, her first non-ensemble Screen Actors Guild Award and

‘Call the Midwife’ stars reveal who’s the best bike rider in fun video – watch!

‘Call the Midwife’ stars reveal who’s the best bike rider in fun video – watch!

30th December 202230th December 2022
Watch the ‘Grantchester’ cast attempt a trivia quiz about the series!

Watch the ‘Grantchester’ cast attempt a trivia quiz about the series!

8th July 202224th November 2022
Watch the ‘Downton Abbey’ cast guess famous movies playing Charades!

Watch the ‘Downton Abbey’ cast guess famous movies playing Charades!

13th June 202213th June 2022

Recaps

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 6 recap: ‘The Murder Room – Part 2’

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 6 recap: ‘The Murder Room – Part 2’

12th May 202328th April 2023

The new season of Dalgliesh concluded in the UK tonight!

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 5 recap: ‘The Murder Room – Part 1’

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 5 recap: ‘The Murder Room – Part 1’

11th May 20239th May 2023
‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 4 recap: ‘A Certain Justice – Part 2’

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 4 recap: ‘A Certain Justice – Part 2’

5th May 20236th May 2023
‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 3 recap: ‘A Certain Justice – Part 1’

‘Dalgliesh’ Season 2 Episode 3 recap: ‘A Certain Justice – Part 1’

4th May 20232nd May 2023

Lists

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

26th September 202326th September 2023

2023 looks set to be another dazzling year for British period drama fans.

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023
44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

11th September 202311th September 2023
50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

30th June 202330th June 2023

Downton Abbey

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

22nd September 202322nd September 2023

Netflix has announced the cast for a new British series.

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘Downton Abbey’ parody movie ‘Fackham Hall’ announced

‘Downton Abbey’ parody movie ‘Fackham Hall’ announced

11th September 202311th September 2023
Robert James-Collier interview: ‘Downton’ star on his new drama ‘The Inheritance’

Robert James-Collier interview: ‘Downton’ star on his new drama ‘The Inheritance’

30th August 20237th September 2023

All Creatures Great and Small

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

26th September 202326th September 2023

The complete credits for the fourth season of All Creatures Great and Small have been revealed.

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

23rd September 202325th September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

21st September 202325th September 2023

Call the Midwife

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023

2023 looks set to be another brilliant year for British period drama fans.

Netflix’s new British movies and series for September 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for September 2023

10th September 202315th September 2023
‘Call the Midwife’ pauses filming on Season 13

‘Call the Midwife’ pauses filming on Season 13

30th July 202331st July 2023
‘Call the Midwife’ reveals two new main characters for Season 13

‘Call the Midwife’ reveals two new main characters for Season 13

5th July 202311th July 2023
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Latest news

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

26th September 202326th September 2023
Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

26th September 202326th September 2023
October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

26th September 202326th September 2023
‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

25th September 2023
David Tennant is back in ‘Doctor Who’ trailer for epic 60th anniversary specials

David Tennant is back in ‘Doctor Who’ trailer for epic 60th anniversary specials

24th September 202326th September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

23rd September 202325th September 2023
‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

23rd September 202323rd September 2023
‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

22nd September 202322nd September 2023
‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

21st September 2023

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New lists

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

26th September 202326th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023
44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

44 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

11th September 202311th September 2023
50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

50 of Maggie Smith’s best quotes as the Dowager Countess in ‘Downton Abbey’

30th June 202330th June 2023
8 of the best movies and TV series about Queen Victoria

8 of the best movies and TV series about Queen Victoria

29th June 202329th June 2023
10 best 20th century British murder mystery period drama TV series

10 best 20th century British murder mystery period drama TV series

24th June 202325th June 2023
12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

2nd May 20232nd May 2023
13 of the best movies about British royalty

13 of the best movies about British royalty

2nd May 20232nd May 2023
20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

1st May 20231st May 2023
14 costumes that have been reused again and again in British period dramas

14 costumes that have been reused again and again in British period dramas

25th February 202325th February 2023
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