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Harlots

14 costumes that have been reused again and again in British period dramas

25th February 202325th February 2023

One of the best things about watching period dramas is arguably the costumes.

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‘Harlots’ star will lead cast of new Catherine de Medici drama

13th April 202115th April 2021

Starz has announced the first details for The Serpent Queen.

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Watch trailer for ‘Downton Abbey’ star’s 1930s haunted house movie ‘The Banishing’

4th March 202127th March 2021

Jessica Brown Findlay’s spooky new film is out later this month!

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33 new British TV period drama series to watch in 2019

30th January 20206th August 2020

2019 looks set to be another incredible year for period dramas on British television.

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‘Harlots’ returns: Watch the Season 3 trailer!

16th July 201916th July 2019

Harlots is back for a third season.

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28 of the best British TV period drama series of 2018

31st January 20191st February 2019

2018 was another wonderful year for period dramas on British television.

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2018’s best British period drama TV series revealed – as voted by you!

4th January 20192nd January 2019

2018 was another bumper year for period dramas on British television.

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‘Harlots’ returns: Watch the Season 2 trailer!

30th July 201812th October 2018

British period drama series Harlots is back for a new season.

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Will there be a second season of Hulu’s British period drama ‘Harlots’?

6th August 20178th February 2021

Hulu has announced its future plans for Harlots.

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‘Downton’ star Jessica Brown Findlay opens up about her eating disorder

4th August 20179th April 2019

Jessica Brown Findlay has revealed that she has battled an eating disorder since she was a teenager.

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Call the Midwife: new spin-off series and feature film announced

8th May 20258th May 2025
Outrageous: Preview photos and release date

Outrageous: Preview photos and release date

23rd April 202523rd April 2025
Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses,’ starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson

Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses,’ starring Lola Petticrew and Gillian Anderson

26th March 202526th March 2025
US television premiere of ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light’ tonight

US television premiere of ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light’ tonight

23rd March 202523rd March 2025
Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw comedy ‘Misbehaviour’ now available on Britbox

Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw comedy ‘Misbehaviour’ now available on Britbox

7th March 202514th March 2025
BBC has shared the trailer and release date for Ten Pound Pom S2

BBC has shared the trailer and release date for Ten Pound Pom S2

2nd March 2025
‘Towards Zero’ trailer: BBC’s new Agatha Christie mystery confirms air date

‘Towards Zero’ trailer: BBC’s new Agatha Christie mystery confirms air date

25th February 2025
‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

20th February 202520th February 2025
Prime Video releases first images of new Keeley Hawes thriller ‘The Assassin’

Prime Video releases first images of new Keeley Hawes thriller ‘The Assassin’

14th February 202514th February 2025
PBS and BBC have purchased Anthony Horowitz murder-mystery ‘Marble Hall Murders’

PBS and BBC have purchased Anthony Horowitz murder-mystery ‘Marble Hall Murders’

14th February 202514th February 2025

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Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

17th December 202417th December 2024
Five period drama films set in Ireland

Five period drama films set in Ireland

16th March 20244th May 2024
31 brand new British period drama mini-series coming in 2024

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

9th February 20249th February 2024
25 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

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

6th February 20246th February 2024
30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

6th February 20246th February 2024
10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

16th January 202416th January 2024
19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st December 202310th January 2024
12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

31st December 20235th January 2024
23 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

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

31st December 20235th January 2024
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

3rd October 202325th October 2024
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