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My Name is Leon

30 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2022

20th December 202222nd December 2022

2022 is looking like another exciting year for British period drama fans.

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32 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this summer

3rd August 20223rd December 2022

There’s currently a wonderful selection of British period drama series on BBC iPlayer right now.

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‘My Name is Leon’ trailer: Christopher Eccleston stars in uplifting ’80s drama

31st May 20223rd August 2022

A trailer has been released for upcoming TV movie My Name is Leon.

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‘My Name is Leon’ preview: First look at BBC adaptation of Kit de Waal’s 1980s drama

10th November 2021

The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for My Name is Leon.

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BBC’s uplifting 1980s drama ‘My Name is Leon’ begins filming in Birmingham

4th March 20214th March 2021

The cast has been announced for the BBC’s adaptation of My Name is Leon.

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Lenny Henry is adapting Kit de Waal’s 1980s drama ‘My Name is Leon’ for BBC

4th April 20202nd April 2020

The BBC has ordered an adaptation of My Name is Leon.

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The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

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‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

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James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

29th November 202329th November 2023
Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

29th November 202330th November 2023
BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

28th November 202328th November 2023
‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for December 2023

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

27th November 202327th November 2023
‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

24th November 202324th November 2023
BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

24th November 202324th November 2023

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

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

29th November 202329th November 2023
27 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

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

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26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

22nd November 202322nd November 2023
20 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

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

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21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

16th November 202318th November 2023
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

3rd October 20233rd October 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’

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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

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