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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in September 2022?

9th September 202227th September 2022

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

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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in September 2021?

20th August 202126th August 2021

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

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Olivia Colman will star in ‘1917’ director’s new romantic drama

12th April 202112th April 2021

The Crown star Olivia Colman will lead the cast of Empire of Light.

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Jeremy Irons is starring in Netflix’s new World War II movie ‘Munich’

8th February 20215th November 2021

Jeremy Irons will lead the cast of a new historical thriller for Netflix.

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2020’s best British period drama movie revealed – as voted by you!

11th January 202116th January 2021

While many films that were due to arrive last year were pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic,

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17 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2020

29th December 20208th February 2022

British period drama fans have had another marvellous year of movies to enjoy.

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‘1917’ makers explain how they did WW1 movie as one continuous shot – watch!

25th July 202025th July 2020

There haven’t been many movies released this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘1917’ reviews round-up: New WW1 movie is ‘an astonishing piece of filmmaking’

9th January 20209th January 2020

1917 arrives in UK cinemas tomorrow, set during the First World War.

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Watch incredible trailer for James Bond director’s new World War I movie ‘1917’

17th October 20199th January 2020

A second trailer has been unveiled for upcoming war movie 1917.

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‘1917’ trailer: Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch star in new WW1 movie – watch!

9th August 20199th October 2019

The first trailer has been released for new World War 1 movie 1917.

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Latest news

Anna Madeley interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on wartime for Mrs Hall in new season

Anna Madeley interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on wartime for Mrs Hall in new season

2nd October 20232nd October 2023
Samuel West interview: ‘All Creatures’ is a show about ‘coping and trying to be kind’

Samuel West interview: ‘All Creatures’ is a show about ‘coping and trying to be kind’

2nd October 20232nd October 2023
New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in October 2023?

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

29th September 202329th September 2023
Rachel Shenton interview: ‘All Creatures’ star’s hopes for Helen in Season 4

Rachel Shenton interview: ‘All Creatures’ star’s hopes for Helen in Season 4

28th September 202327th September 2023
‘Doctor Who’ confirms new behind-the-scenes spin-off ‘Unleashed’

‘Doctor Who’ confirms new behind-the-scenes spin-off ‘Unleashed’

27th September 202327th September 2023
Nicholas Ralph interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on what’s next for James in Season 4

Nicholas Ralph interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on what’s next for James in Season 4

27th September 202327th September 2023
‘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 202327th 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 202326th 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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