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Indian Summers

9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1930s

28th September 202228th September 2022

We continue our look back at the best British period dramas set in each decade of the 20th Century.

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British period drama fans reveal the cancelled TV series they most want to return

8th October 20218th October 2021

Oh, we do hate it when a TV series we love ends on a cliffhanger that’s never resolved!

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

11th July 202112th July 2021

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

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

7th April 20217th April 2021

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

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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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Here’s how you can watch every episode of ‘Indian Summers’ for FREE!

20th February 202019th May 2022

Both seasons of Indian Summers are currently available to watch on Amazon Prime in the US.

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‘The Durrells’ star joins ‘Indian Summers’ writer’s new period drama series

26th April 201818th March 2021

An all-star cast has been announced for the BBC’s Mrs. Wilson.

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ITV orders new relationship drama ‘Deep Water’ from writer of ‘Indian Summers’

26th March 201818th March 2021

The producer of Grantchester is adapting the Windermere series of novels by critically acclaimed author Paula Daly.

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BBC orders family thriller from ‘Indian Summers’ writer set in 1930s-1960s

19th June 201710th September 2018

Luther actress Ruth Wilson will star in and executive produce a new BBC series based on the incredible true story

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Latest news

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

23rd September 202323rd September 2023
‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

23rd September 202323rd September 2023
‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

22nd September 202322nd September 2023
‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

21st September 2023
‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

21st September 202321st September 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for October 2023

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

21st September 202321st September 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

19th September 202321st September 2023

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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
33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

11th September 202314th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st July 202331st July 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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