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10 of the best medieval period drama movies and series

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With new medieval comedy Catherine, Called Birdy now streaming, our guest writer Matthew Abel brings us a selection of the

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‘Maid Marian and Her Merry Men’ could be getting a reboot on Netflix

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Tony Robinson has revealed that Maid Marian and Her Merry Men might be returning to our screens.

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Stephen Fry reveals advice on dealing with anxiety during self-isolation

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Stephen Fry has given some tips for managing anxiety and stress whilst self-isolating.

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BBC orders new comedy ‘The Witchfinder’ set in 1647 from ‘Alan Partridge’ writers

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The writers of Alan Partridge are returning to the BBC with a new historical sitcom.

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‘Blackadder’ writer confirms if that rumoured new season will happen

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There’s bad news for Blackadder fans who were hoping for a revival series.

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New on Netflix UK: Period drama movies and TV series added in August 2019

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

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‘Blackadder’ revival: Original cast planning to make a brand new season

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It looks like Blackadder could be the next classic TV show to make a surprise return!

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BBC orders new 1940s drama about child survivors of the Holocaust

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A new TV movie set in 1945 has begun filming in Northern Ireland.

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Top 20 best British TV sitcoms of all time revealed!

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Fawlty Towers has been named the greatest British TV sitcom ever.

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New on Netflix UK: Period drama movies and TV series added in February 2019

Editor 3944 ViewsBlackadder, Poldark, Sherlock Holmes, The Durrells, The Other Boleyn Girl 0 min read

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

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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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