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Watch list: World War II told through five British period dramas

Editor 6381 ViewsDunkirk, The Crown, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Imitation Game, The King's Speech 2 min read

It is no secret that World War II always remains a popular era for British period dramas.

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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in June 2022?

Editor 472 ViewsCall the Midwife, Dunkirk, Easy Virtue, My Family and Other Animals, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, The Cazalets, The Iron Lady, Thorne 16 min read

Lots of great new British television shows and movies are coming to BritBox!

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in March 2022?

Editor 546 ViewsAgainst the Ice, Bridgerton, Call the Midwife, Dunkirk, Midnight at Pera Palace, The Imitation Game, The Last Kingdom 1 min read

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

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New period dramas on HBO Max: What’s added in February 2021?

Editor 2025 ViewsDunkirk, It's a Sin, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy 0 min read

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on HBO Max!

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‘The Crown’ star is replacing Lily James in 1950s romance ‘My Policeman’

Editor 2426 ViewsDunkirk, My Policeman, The Crown 1 min read

Emma Corrin has landed her first big role since wowing audiences in The Crown.

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‘Downton’ star Lily James joins Harry Styles in 1950s romance ‘My Policeman’

Editor 27548 ViewsDownton Abbey, Dunkirk, My Policeman, Rebecca 1 min read

Lily James has yet another period drama project in the pipeline.

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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2020?

Editor 7000 ViewsCranford, Dunkirk, Mother's Day, Sharpe, Small Island, The Village 7 min read

Lots of great new British television shows are coming to BritBox in February!

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14 of the best British period drama movies of 2017

Editor 35570 ViewsBreathe, Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Their Finest, Viceroy’s House, Victoria and Abdul 13 min read

With so many brilliant British period dramas on television in 2017, you may have missed some wonderful movies at the

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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 6 recap
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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 6 recap

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34 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter
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34 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter

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Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play
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Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play

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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8
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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8

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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama
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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama

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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming
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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming

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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023
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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023

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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023
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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023

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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’
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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’

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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’
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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’

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

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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023
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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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13 of the best movies about British royalty
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13 of the best movies about British royalty

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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?

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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK
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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK

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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples
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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples

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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter
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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter

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