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Ordeal By Innocence

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9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1950s

Editor 13763 ViewsCall the Midwife, Father Brown, Grantchester, My Week with Marilyn, Nowhere Boy, Ordeal By Innocence, The Crown, The Hour 4 min read

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

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ITV reveals cast for new World War 2 drama ‘The Singapore Grip’

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It’s been announced who’s starring in the new TV adaptation of The Singapore Grip.

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2018’s best British period drama TV series revealed – as voted by you!

Editor 14141 ViewsA Very English Scandal, Call the Midwife, Endeavour, Father Brown, Harlots, Jamestown, Ordeal By Innocence, Outlander, Patrick Melrose, Picnic At Hanging Rock, Poldark, The Durrells, The Last Kingdom, Vanity Fair, Versailles 2 min read

2018 was another bumper year for period dramas on British television.

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Matthew Goode interview: ‘Downton’ star chats about his new Agatha Christie role

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Matthew Goode, who played Henry Talbot in the final season of Downton Abbey, is back in a new period drama

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When does new Agatha Christie mini-series ‘Ordeal By Innocence’ start?

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The start date has been confirmed for BBC’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation.

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Eleanor Tomlinson interview: ‘Poldark’ star on her new Agatha Christie mystery series

Editor 7752 ViewsAgatha Christie, Ordeal By Innocence, Poldark 6 min read

Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson, who plays Demelza in the hit period drama, returns to BBC One this Easter.

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‘Ordeal By Innocence’ trailer: First look at BBC’s new Agatha Christie adaptation

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The first trailer has been released for the BBC’s latest Agatha Christie mini-series.

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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 6 recap
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‘Call the Midwife’ Season 12 Episode 6 recap

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34 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter
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34 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer this winter

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Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play
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Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play

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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8
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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8

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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama
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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama

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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming
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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming

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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023
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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023

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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023
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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023

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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’
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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’

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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’
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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’

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

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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023
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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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13 of the best movies about British royalty
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13 of the best movies about British royalty

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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?

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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK
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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK

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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples
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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples

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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter
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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter

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