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A Very English Scandal

8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1970s

27th October 202228th October 2022

We continue our look back at the best British period dramas set in each decade of the 20th Century.

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32 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this summer

3rd August 20223rd December 2022

There’s currently a wonderful selection of British period drama series on BBC iPlayer right now.

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26 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this spring

11th April 202213th December 2022

There’s currently a wonderful selection of British period drama series on BBC iPlayer.

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Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen star in bizarre real-life 1970s drama

24th February 20229th December 2022

Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes are teaming up for a new television series.

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Helena Bonham Carter will lead ‘It’s a Sin’ writer’s new ’80s drama ‘Nolly’

27th November 202120th December 2022

ITV has ordered a new drama from the creator of A Very English Scandal.

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‘A Very British Scandal’ preview: First look at Claire Foy in BBC’s new ’60s drama

26th October 202127th November 2022

The first photos from the upcoming A Very English Scandal follow-up have been released.

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‘The Crown’ star joins ‘A Very English Scandal’ follow-up series

18th March 202118th March 2021

Lead cast members for the second season of A Very English Scandal have been confirmed.

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‘It’s a Sin’ characters guide: Who’s who in new ’80s AIDS crisis drama?

21st January 202124th January 2021

It’s A Sin is a brand new drama from the writer of A Very English Scandal, the award-winning Russell T

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‘It’s a Sin’ trailer: Keeley Hawes, Stephen Fry and more star in 1980s AIDS crisis drama

21st December 202021st January 2021

Channel 4 has released the first trailer for It’s a Sin.

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‘A Very English Scandal’ is moving forward with Season 2 plans

17th March 202013th March 2020

The second season of A Very English Scandal has found its writer.

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Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses,’ starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson

Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses,’ starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson

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Prime Video releases first images of new Keeley Hawes thriller ‘The Assassin’

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14th February 202514th February 2025
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PBS and BBC have purchased Anthony Horowitz murder-mystery ‘Marble Hall Murders’

14th February 202514th February 2025

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Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

17th December 202417th December 2024
Five period drama films set in Ireland

Five period drama films set in Ireland

16th March 20244th May 2024
31 brand new British period drama mini-series coming in 2024

31 brand new British period drama mini-series coming in 2024

9th February 20249th February 2024
25 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

25 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

6th February 20246th February 2024
30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

6th February 20246th February 2024
10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

16th January 202416th January 2024
19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st December 202310th January 2024
12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

31st December 20235th January 2024
23 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

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

31st December 20235th January 2024
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

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