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Death on the Nile

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‘Death on the Nile’ delayed again: Fans have an even longer wait for Poirot sequel

23rd December 202026th February 2021 Editor 1307 Views Death on the Nile

The release date for Death on the Nile has been postponed yet again.

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‘The Vicar of Dibley’ is returning this Christmas!

18th November 202018th November 2020 Editor 4957 Views Death on the Nile

Okay, this isn’t a period drama, but we’re very excited so thought we’d share the news anyway…

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‘Nell Gwynn’ movie about King Charles II’s mistress coming from ‘Atonement’ makers

9th November 20209th November 2020 Editor 1623 Views Death on the Nile, Nell Gwynn

A new movie about the mistress of King Charles II has been announced.

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‘Death on the Nile’ trailer: First look at Kenneth Branagh’s Poirot sequel – watch!

24th September 202024th September 2020 Editor 5379 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

The first trailer has been unveiled for Death on the Nile.

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Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders join Poirot sequel ‘Death on the Nile’

14th October 201914th October 2019 Editor 6069 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

We’re now even more excited about the follow-up to 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express!

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‘Downton Abbey’ star joins ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ sequel

3rd October 20193rd October 2019 Editor 13832 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Downton Abbey, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

The cast of the new Death on the Nile movie continues to grow.

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‘Killing Eve’ star joins ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ follow-up ‘Death on the Nile’

15th March 201916th March 2019 Editor 5350 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

Another name has been added to the cast of the new Death on the Nile adaptation.

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‘Death on the Nile’ cast: Wonder Woman joins ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ follow-up

21st October 201822nd October 2018 Editor 4472 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

The first big names have been announced for the sequel to 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express.

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The best ever Poirot actor has been revealed – as voted by you!

10th October 201816th April 2019 Editor 42265 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

Almost a hundred years since the character of Hercule Poirot made his debut, one mystery remains…

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Release date confirmed for Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ sequel

21st February 20188th October 2018 Editor 7062 Views Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, Poirot

A follow-up to 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express movie has been formally announced by 20th Century Fox.

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Poll: Which cancelled British period drama do you most want to return? Vote here!
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Poll: Which cancelled British period drama do you most want to return? Vote here!

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in March 2021?
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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in March 2021?

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

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Benedict Cumberbatch will star in new TV version of ‘The 39 Steps’
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Benedict Cumberbatch will star in new TV version of ‘The 39 Steps’

25th February 202125th February 2021 Editor
Netflix reveals trailer and start date for Sherlock Holmes series ‘The Irregulars’
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Netflix reveals trailer and start date for Sherlock Holmes series ‘The Irregulars’

24th February 202124th February 2021 Editor
Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan starring in new rom-com set in 1914
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Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan starring in new rom-com set in 1914

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‘Peaky Blinders’ creator writing new series about Birmingham’s early ’80s music scene
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‘Peaky Blinders’ creator writing new series about Birmingham’s early ’80s music scene

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‘Sherlock’ creator is adapting M. R. James ghost story ‘The Mezzotint’ for BBC
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‘Sherlock’ creator is adapting M. R. James ghost story ‘The Mezzotint’ for BBC

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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in March 2021?
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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in March 2021?

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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in March 2021?
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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in March 2021?

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