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The new season of ‘Outlander’ has finished filming!

6th December 2019 Editor 2815 Views Outlander

Filming recently wrapped on the fifth season of Outlander.

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Christmas gift ideas: 12 best 2020 calendars for British period drama fans

28th November 201928th November 2019 Editor 3594 Views Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Outlander, Peaky Blinders, Poldark, Sherlock Holmes, Victoria

Looking for the perfect present to wish a British TV fan a happy new year?

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New on Netflix: Period dramas added in the US in December 2019

28th November 201924th January 2020 Editor 3422 Views Outlander, The Danish Girl

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

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Christmas gift ideas News 

Christmas gift ideas: 10 of this year’s best British TV period drama DVDs

28th November 201928th November 2019 Editor 1786 Views Call the Midwife, Endeavour, Father Brown, Game of Thrones, Grantchester, Jamestown, Les Miserables, Outlander, Poldark, The Durrells

2019 has given us another amazing twelve months of television for British period drama fans.

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‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan once auditioned to play James Bond

16th November 201917th November 2019 Editor 3376 Views Outlander

It’s emerged that Sam Heughan was nearly 007 instead of Daniel Craig!

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The first trailer for ‘Outlander’ Season 5 is here – watch!

7th October 20197th October 2019 Editor 3559 Views Outlander

Starz have released the first trailer for the new season of Outlander.

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‘Outlander’ Season 5 start date confirmed by Starz – but it’s not for a while!

2nd September 20192nd September 2019 Editor 2406 Views Outlander

Starz have officially announced when the next season of Outlander will begin.

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‘Outlander’ delay: Fans have an even longer wait for Season 5 than expected

9th August 20199th August 2019 Editor 9437 Views Outlander

The next season of Outlander has been pushed back a few months.

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Watch a behind the scenes look at the ‘Outlander’ cast filming Season 5

24th July 201924th July 2019 Editor 3556 Views Outlander

With filming underway in Scotland, we have our first look at the next season of Outlander.

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Semi-final: Who is the sexiest British period drama TV star ever? Vote here!

1st July 20195th September 2019 Editor 83519 Views Downton Abbey, Outlander, Poldark, Pride and Prejudice

There are many reasons we all love watching British period dramas on television.

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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2021?
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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2021?

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Netflix has revealed if there’ll be a second season of ‘Bridgerton’
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Netflix has revealed if there’ll be a second season of ‘Bridgerton’

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‘It’s a Sin’ characters guide: Who’s who in new ’80s AIDS crisis drama?
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‘It’s a Sin’ characters guide: Who’s who in new ’80s AIDS crisis drama?

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in February 2021?
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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in February 2021?

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Stephen Fry interview: ‘Q.I.’ star talks about playing an MP in new ’80s drama ‘It’s a Sin’
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Stephen Fry interview: ‘Q.I.’ star talks about playing an MP in new ’80s drama ‘It’s a Sin’

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Keeley Hawes interview: ‘The Durrells’ star chats about her new ’80s drama ‘It’s a Sin’
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Keeley Hawes interview: ‘The Durrells’ star chats about her new ’80s drama ‘It’s a Sin’

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‘It’s a Sin’ reviews round-up: ‘Moving and entertaining’ 1980s AIDS drama is a ‘masterpiece’
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‘It’s a Sin’ reviews round-up: ‘Moving and entertaining’ 1980s AIDS drama is a ‘masterpiece’

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‘Victoria’ star Jenna Coleman reveals what’s happening with long-delayed Season 4
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‘Victoria’ star Jenna Coleman reveals what’s happening with long-delayed Season 4

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‘Spamalot’ movie based on ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ musical is happening
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‘Spamalot’ movie based on ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ musical is happening

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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in February 2021?
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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in February 2021?

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53 new British period drama TV series to watch in 2021
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53 new British period drama TV series to watch in 2021

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20 surprising facts about the ‘Downton Abbey’ movie
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20 surprising facts about the ‘Downton Abbey’ movie

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24 new British period drama movies to watch in 2021
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24 new British period drama movies to watch in 2021

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5 of the best movies about William Shakespeare
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5 of the best movies about William Shakespeare

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Top 10 most romantic ‘Downton Abbey’ couples revealed – as voted by you!
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Top 10 most romantic ‘Downton Abbey’ couples revealed – as voted by you!

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