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Bohemian Rhapsody

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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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in June 2022?

19th June 202220th June 2022

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

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer making new movie about the Bee Gees

20th March 20218th October 2021

A new biopic about music group the Bee Gees has been announced.

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Queen star discusses possible ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sequel

12th May 202012th May 2020

Brian May has been chatting about the possibility of a sequel to Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Christmas gift ideas: 12 of this year’s best British period drama movies on DVD

28th November 201928th November 2019

2019 has been another cracking year of cinematic treats for British period drama fans.

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Is Elton John movie ‘Rocketman’ worth watching? Here’s what the reviews say

20th May 201920th May 2019

Rocketman is released in UK cinemas this week and the first reviews are in.

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All this year’s Oscar winners: Period dramas win big at the 2019 Academy Awards

25th February 201925th February 2019

Honouring the best movies of the past year, the 91st Academy Awards was held last night.

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22 of the best British period drama movies of 2018

31st January 20191st December 2022

2018 was another wonderful year at the cinema for British period drama fans.

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2018’s best British period drama movie revealed – as voted by you!

5th January 201910th January 2019

2018 was another incredible year for British period dramas at the cinema.

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Poll: What was the best British period drama movie of 2018? Vote here!

28th December 20185th September 2019

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the year’s best British period drama movies.

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Five period drama films set in Ireland

Five period drama films set in Ireland

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

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

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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

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30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

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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

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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

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

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

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