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‘Steeltown Murders’ preview: Philip Glenister stars in ’70s true crime drama

12th April 202311th April 2023

The BBC has unveiled the first images from Steeltown Murders.

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John Simm updates ‘Life on Mars’ fans on revival series ‘Lazarus’

17th March 202317th March 2023

It looks like plans to bring back Life on Mars for a “final chapter” are still moving ahead…

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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1980s

31st October 20221st November 2022

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

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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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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in July 2021?

11th July 202112th July 2021

Lots of great new British television shows are coming to BritBox in July!

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Everything we know about ‘Life on Mars’ returning for a new season

12th October 202017th March 2023

Earlier this year it was revealed that Life on Mars could be making a comeback!

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Brilliant cast confirmed for ‘Downton’ writer’s new ITV period drama ‘Belgravia’

14th October 201912th October 2019

ITV’s upcoming adaptation of Belgravia has assembled a wonderful cast of British acting talent.

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Latest news

‘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 202323rd 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
‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

21st September 202321st 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 202321st September 2023
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
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

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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
33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

11th September 202314th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st July 202331st July 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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