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Gillian Anderson joins Lena Headey in Netflix’s 1850s drama ‘The Abandons’

3rd July 20233rd July 2023

Two of our favourite actresses will star in a new Netflix period drama.

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‘Joan’ first look: ‘GoT’ star Sophie Turner is real-life jewel thief in ’80s drama

8th June 20238th June 2023

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has a great new look for her latest TV drama!

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Ancient Rome TV drama adds ‘Whitechapel’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ stars

31st May 202318th August 2023

More new cast members have joined Those About to Die.

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‘Game of Thrones’ star plays UK’s most notorious jewel thief in new drama

11th November 202223rd February 2023

A new drama about the life of jewel thief Joan Hannington has been announced.

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‘Catherine Called Birdy’ trailer: ‘Game of Thrones’ star’s new medieval comedy

21st September 202223rd September 2022

Amazon’s adaptation of Catherine Called Birdy arrives in cinemas this week!

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‘Game of Thrones’ star joins new BBC comedy set in Manchester in 1990

30th August 202229th August 2022

The BBC has announced the commission a new comedy from the co-writer of Peter Kay’s Car Share.

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‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ unveils epic new trailer

21st July 202221st July 2022

The makers of Game of Thrones are back with a brand new spin-off next month!

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10 recipe books for TV period drama fans to try at home

21st July 202221st July 2022

If there’s two things we love, it’s British period dramas and cooking!

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‘House of the Dragon’ trailer: ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel reveals new footage

11th May 202221st July 2022

HBO has released a brand new trailer for House of the Dragon!

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‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ reveals premiere date

2nd April 20223rd July 2022

It’s been announced when the new Game of Thrones spin-off will begin!

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Anna Madeley interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on wartime for Mrs Hall in new season

Anna Madeley interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on wartime for Mrs Hall in new season

2nd October 20232nd October 2023
Samuel West interview: ‘All Creatures’ is a show about ‘coping and trying to be kind’

Samuel West interview: ‘All Creatures’ is a show about ‘coping and trying to be kind’

2nd October 20232nd October 2023
New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in October 2023?

New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in October 2023?

29th September 202329th September 2023
Rachel Shenton interview: ‘All Creatures’ star’s hopes for Helen in Season 4

Rachel Shenton interview: ‘All Creatures’ star’s hopes for Helen in Season 4

28th September 202327th September 2023
‘Doctor Who’ confirms new behind-the-scenes spin-off ‘Unleashed’

‘Doctor Who’ confirms new behind-the-scenes spin-off ‘Unleashed’

27th September 202327th September 2023
Nicholas Ralph interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on what’s next for James in Season 4

Nicholas Ralph interview: ‘All Creatures’ star on what’s next for James in Season 4

27th September 202327th September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 full cast list revealed

26th September 202326th September 2023
Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

Lolly Adefope interview: ‘Ghosts’ star looks back at playing Kitty

26th September 202327th September 2023
October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

26th September 202326th September 2023
‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

‘Ghosts’ star Charlotte Ritchie on saying goodbye: ‘I really love them’

25th September 202326th September 2023

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33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

26th September 202326th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

25th September 202325th September 2023
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
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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