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Oliver Twist

12 family-friendly British period drama movies to watch with kids

26th December 202226th December 2022

Looking for a British period drama movie to watch with your children or grandchildren?

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New period dramas on HBO Max: What’s added in October 2022?

15th October 202215th October 2022

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on HBO Max!

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‘Dodger’ returns: First look at Season 2 and new guest stars revealed

13th September 202227th March 2023

We’ve got some brand new details on the second season of Dodger.

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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in September 2022?

9th September 20229th September 2022

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

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‘Dodger’ future confirmed: Will ‘Oliver Twist’ prequel be back for Season 2?

9th July 20229th July 2022

The BBC has confirmed if Dodger will be returning.

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‘Dodger’ trailer: Christopher Eccleston is Fagin in fun new ‘Oliver Twist’ prequel

28th January 20229th July 2022

The first trailer has been released for Dodger.

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Christmas 2021 preview: What’s new on BritBox in the UK this festive season?

15th December 202115th December 2021

More than 200 episodes of classic Christmas telly are coming to BritBox soon!

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Christopher Eccleston is Fagin in new ‘Oliver Twist’ prequel ‘Dodger’

28th May 202128th May 2021

The BBC has announced a new family adventure series set in the world of Oliver Twist.

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‘Oliver Twist’ revisited: A look back at ITV’s mini-series adaptation from 1999

11th June 202017th February 2021

Oliver Twist has been adapted on screen more than 25 times now.

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Eddie Redmayne and singer Adele to star in new ‘Oliver!’ remake?

10th October 201729th April 2021

Adele is apparently being lined up to appear in a new remake of the hit musical Oliver!.

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Latest news

‘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
Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

18th September 202318th 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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