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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
Lists 

16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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13 of the best movies about British royalty
Lists 

13 of the best movies about British royalty

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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
Lists 

31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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News

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap
News Recaps 

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap

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Call the Midwife is back in the UK with a new season!

Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’
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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’

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Helena Bonham Carter interview: ‘Nolly’ star on playing ‘Crossroads’ legend Noele Gordon
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Helena Bonham Carter interview: ‘Nolly’ star on playing ‘Crossroads’ legend Noele Gordon

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Olivia Colman has a mystery to solve in 1920s comedy ‘Wicked Little Letters’
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Olivia Colman has a mystery to solve in 1920s comedy ‘Wicked Little Letters’

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Streaming in the US

Netflix’s new British movies and series in February 2023
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Netflix’s new British movies and series in February 2023

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

New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023
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New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023

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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?
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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?

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Amazon Prime Video’s new period dramas in February 2023
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Amazon Prime Video’s new period dramas in February 2023

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Streaming in the UK

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in February 2023
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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in February 2023

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

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series added in January 2023
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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series added in January 2023

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35 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter
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35 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter

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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in December 2022?
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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in December 2022?

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Reviews

‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ revisited: Dan Stevens stars as Charles Dickens
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‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ revisited: Dan Stevens stars as Charles Dickens

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This festive season marks 5 years since the release of The Man Who Invented Christmas.

‘Saving Mr Banks’ revisited: ‘Mary Poppins’ drama celebrates 10th anniversary
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‘Saving Mr Banks’ revisited: ‘Mary Poppins’ drama celebrates 10th anniversary

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‘A Spy Among Friends’ reviews round-up: ‘Simply superb’ or ‘a tad stuffy’?
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‘A Spy Among Friends’ reviews round-up: ‘Simply superb’ or ‘a tad stuffy’?

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‘The Wonder’ reviews round-up: ‘Remarkable’ Florence Pugh is ‘magnetic’
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‘The Wonder’ reviews round-up: ‘Remarkable’ Florence Pugh is ‘magnetic’

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Funny videos

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

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

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The makers of Call the Midwife have released a lovely little video to celebrate the new season.

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

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

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

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

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Recaps

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap
News Recaps 

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap

Editor 2 min read

Call the Midwife is back in the UK with a new season!

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 4 recap
News Recaps 

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 4 recap

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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 3 recap
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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 3 recap

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‘Father Brown’ episode guide for Season 10
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‘Father Brown’ episode guide for Season 10

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Lists

16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
Lists 

16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

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Next year marks 85 years since the outbreak of the Second World War.

16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
Lists 

16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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13 of the best movies about British royalty
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13 of the best movies about British royalty

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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
Lists 

31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

Editor 15 min read

Downton Abbey

16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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We’ve picked out some of TV’s best period drama series set during First World War.

Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
Lists 

Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?

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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK
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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK

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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples
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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples

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Call the Midwife

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap
News Recaps 

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap

Editor 2 min read

Call the Midwife is back in the UK with a new season!

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 4 recap
News Recaps 

‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 4 recap

Editor 2 min read
26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023
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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 3 recap
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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 3 recap

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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap
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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 5 recap

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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’
News 

Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’

Editor 7 min read
Helena Bonham Carter interview: ‘Nolly’ star on playing ‘Crossroads’ legend Noele Gordon
News 

Helena Bonham Carter interview: ‘Nolly’ star on playing ‘Crossroads’ legend Noele Gordon

Editor 12 min read
Olivia Colman has a mystery to solve in 1920s comedy ‘Wicked Little Letters’
News 

Olivia Colman has a mystery to solve in 1920s comedy ‘Wicked Little Letters’

Editor 2 min read
Netflix’s new British movies and series in February 2023
News Streaming US 

Netflix’s new British movies and series in February 2023

Editor 1 min read
New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023
News Streaming US 

New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023

Editor 5 min read
New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?
News Streaming US 

New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?

Editor 3 min read
2023’s Oscar nominations revealed for ‘Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Mrs Harris’ and more
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2023’s Oscar nominations revealed for ‘Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Mrs Harris’ and more

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‘Game of Thrones’ star will play Oscar Wilde’s wife in ‘An Ideal Wife’ film
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‘Game of Thrones’ star will play Oscar Wilde’s wife in ‘An Ideal Wife’ film

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‘Tom Jones’ on PBS: Masterpiece confirms release date for new adaptation
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‘Tom Jones’ on PBS: Masterpiece confirms release date for new adaptation

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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
Lists 

16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

Editor 10 min read
16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
Lists 

16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

Editor 13 min read
13 of the best movies about British royalty
Lists 

13 of the best movies about British royalty

Editor 7 min read
31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
Lists 

31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

Editor 15 min read
Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
Lists 

Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?

Editor 2 min read
10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK
Lists 

10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK

Editor 5 min read
26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023
Lists 

26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

Editor 7 min read
42 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023
Lists 

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

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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples
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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples

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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter
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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter

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