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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1960s

19th October 202220th 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 Netflix in the UK: What’s added in September 2021?

20th August 202126th August 2021

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on Netflix in the UK!

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

19th October 202019th October 2020

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

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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 actress revealed – as voted by you!

6th January 201910th January 2019

2018 saw some incredible performances in period dramas on British television.

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Poll: Who was the best actress in a British TV period drama in 2018? Vote here!

28th December 20185th September 2019

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s most memorable British period drama performances.

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Is ‘Mrs Wilson’ worth watching? Here’s what the reviews say

22nd December 201820th December 2018

The BBC’s new period drama Mrs Wilson recently aired in the UK.

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When does ‘Mrs Wilson’ start on Masterpiece on PBS?

8th December 201829th March 2019

PBS has announced when the BBC’s hit new period drama Mrs Wilson will air in the USA.

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‘Mrs Wilson’ preview: Trailer and start date for BBC’s new 1960s family secrets drama

21st November 201820th November 2018

Based on the life of her own grandmother, Luther star Ruth Wilson’s new period drama begins next week.

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Watch a 2018-2019 season drama preview: What’s coming up on Masterpiece on PBS?

24th August 20183rd September 2018

PBS has released an exciting trailer previewing the new Masterpiece shows coming to US screens this autumn and winter.

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

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19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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