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Inspector George Gently

Lee Ingleby interview: ‘The Hunt for Raoul Moat’ star on his true crime drama

11th April 202311th April 2023

Inspector George Gently star Lee Ingleby is returns to our screens this month.

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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1970s

27th October 202228th October 2022

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

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

17th December 202017th December 2020

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

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

15th September 202015th September 2020

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

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‘Grantchester’ writer and Steve Coogan team up for 1960s Welsh hippy commune drama

28th September 201817th September 2018

Abbie Ross’s successful memoir Hippy Dinners is being adapted by Alan Partidge star Steve Coogan.

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It’s the last ever episode of ‘Inspector George Gently’ this weekend

27th October 201729th April 2021

New details have been revealed for the final episode of Inspector George Gently.

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Latest news

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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