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Misbehaviour

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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2020’s best British period drama movie revealed – as voted by you!

11th January 202116th January 2021

While many films that were due to arrive last year were pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic,

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2020’s best actress in a British period drama revealed – as voted by you!

11th January 202111th January 2021

British period dramas in 2020 gave us lots of memorable performances.

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17 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2020

29th December 20208th February 2022

British period drama fans have had another marvellous year of movies to enjoy.

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Christmas gift ideas: 12 of this year’s best British period dramas on DVD

13th December 202014th December 2020

2020 might not have turned out exactly how we planned.

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Keira Knightley’s fun ’70s movie ‘Misbehaviour’ has been released online

7th October 202011th January 2021

Misbehaviour has skipped a release in US cinemas and is now available to watch online!

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BBC documentary reveals true story behind new movie ‘Misbehaviour’

5th March 20206th March 2020

A documentary about the 1970 Miss World contest has been announced.

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‘Misbehaviour’ trailer: Keira Knightley stars in 1970 Miss World drama – watch!

17th January 20206th October 2020

The first trailer has been released for Keira Knightley’s new movie, Misbehaviour.

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Keeley Hawes and Keira Knightley star in amazing true story about 1970 Miss World pageant

5th February 20195th February 2019

A brilliant cast has been announced for a new ’70s-set period drama movie, based on real events.

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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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