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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.

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

Editor 97 ViewsMary Poppins, Saving Mr Banks 2 min read

Mary Poppins was the first film I ever watched on video when I was small.

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

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ITV’s new espionage drama A Spy Among Friends is now streaming!

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

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Florence Pugh’s new Irish period drama The Wonder is now on Netflix!

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‘Living’ reviews round-up: Bill Nighy is ‘sublime’ in 1950s-set ‘masterpiece’

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Bill Nighy’s acclaimed new drama Living is out in cinemas this week!

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‘The Crown’ reviews round-up: Is Season 5 ‘captivating as ever’ or ‘the weakest yet’?

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The Crown is back tomorrow!

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‘Enola Holmes 2’ reviews round-up: ‘Fun, energetic’ sequel is a ‘winning return’

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Enola Holmes 2 is streaming on Netflix now!

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‘SAS Rogue Heroes’ reviews round-up: ‘Stylish wartime drama’ is ‘big, brash, witty’

Editor 206 ViewsPeaky Blinders, SAS Rogue Heroes 4 min read

The BBC’s new Second World War drama premieres this weekend!

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‘Emily’ reviews round-up: ‘Superb’ Emma Mackey is ‘a revelation’ as Emily Brontë

Editor 204 ViewsEmily 3 min read

Emma Mackey’s new movie about the life of author Emily Brontë is out now in UK cinemas.

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‘The Lost King’ review: Sally Hawkins charms in inspiring underdog story

Editor 221 ViewsThe Lost King 2 min read

On 22 March 2015, two friends and I stood for hours on a Leicester street to glimpse an event that

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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming
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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming

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

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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023
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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023

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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’
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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’

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

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How Audio Description Enhances the Experience of British Films
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How Audio Description Enhances the Experience of British Films

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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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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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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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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
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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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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
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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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42 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023
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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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