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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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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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