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10 best 20th century British murder mystery period drama TV series

24th June 202325th June 2023

Our guest writer Delicia Johnson has picked out ten of the best British murder mystery series set in the 20th

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

25th January 202325th January 2023

Next year marks 85 years since the outbreak of the Second World War.

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‘Magpie Murders’ producers are bringing back ‘Rebus’ with a new cast

3rd November 202214th February 2023

There’s going to be a new version of Rebus, from the makers of Magpie Murders.

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‘World on Fire’ star leads cast of ‘Foyle’s War’ creator’s new PBS crime drama

8th February 202126th November 2021

The first cast announcement has been made for Anthony Horowitz’s new mystery series.

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Christmas gift ideas: 10 must-see British period drama DVD box sets

11th December 202011th December 2020

With so much quality television to catch up on these days, it can be hard to know where to start!

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PBS orders new murder mystery drama from creator of ‘Foyle’s War’

31st July 202026th November 2021

Foyle’s War writer Anthony Horowitz is returning to TV with a brand new crime series.

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New period dramas on Amazon Prime in the US: What’s added in April 2020?

1st April 20201st April 2020

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

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Top 20 greatest British crime drama series of all time revealed

31st August 20183rd September 2018

The greatest British crime drama of all time has been revealed in a new poll.

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Latest news

The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

29th November 202329th November 2023
‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

29th November 202329th November 2023
James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

29th November 202329th November 2023
Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

29th November 202330th November 2023
BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

28th November 202328th November 2023
‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for December 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for December 2023

27th November 202327th November 2023
‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

24th November 202324th November 2023
BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

24th November 202324th November 2023

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

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

29th November 202329th November 2023
27 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

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

23rd November 202328th November 2023
26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

22nd November 202322nd November 2023
20 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

20 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

20th November 202320th November 2023
21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

16th November 202316th November 2023
14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

16th November 202318th November 2023
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

3rd October 20233rd October 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
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