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10 of the best medieval period drama movies and series

15th September 202221st January 2023

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

10th March 202110th March 2021

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

23rd March 20207th October 2021

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

2nd November 20192nd November 2019

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

18th September 201918th September 2019

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

2nd August 201924th January 2020

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

2nd July 20192nd July 2019

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

6th June 201922nd January 2020

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!

12th April 201912th April 2019

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

25th February 201924th January 2020

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

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‘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
Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

18th September 202318th 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

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33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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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

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