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British stars reveal their favourite TV shows (and how they like their tea) – watch!

26th October 202026th October 2020 Editor 4462 Views Downton Abbey, Patrick Melrose, The Forsyte Saga

Some of Britain’s biggest acting names have revealed a few of their favourite things in a funny video.

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New on Amazon Prime in US: Period dramas added in March 2020

11th March 202012th March 2020 Editor 6954 Views Beechm House, Patrick Melrose, The Pale Horse

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

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Benedict Cumberbatch drama ‘Patrick Melrose’ could return for a second season

15th August 20197th August 2019 Editor 3346 Views Patrick Melrose

Plans are being developed for another season of Patrick Melrose.

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‘Sherlock’ star joins cast of BBC’s new ‘Dracula’ period drama series

31st March 201931st March 2019 Editor 4470 Views Dracula, Patrick Melrose, Phantom Thread, Sherlock, The Crown

More cast members have been announced for the BBC and Netflix’s Dracula.

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

7th January 20197th January 2019 Editor 14542 Views A Very English Scandal, Death And Nightingales, Endeavour, Father Brown, Outlander, Patrick Melrose, Poldark, The Last Kingdom, The Little Drummer Girl, The Woman In White, Troy Fall Of A City, Vanity Fair, Versailles

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

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

4th January 20192nd January 2019 Editor 12968 Views A 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

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

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

28th December 20185th September 2019 Editor 1007919 Views A Very English Scandal, Call the Midwife, Endeavour, Father Brown, Outlander, Patrick Melrose, Poldark, The Durrells, Versailles

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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Benedict Cumberbatch to play real-life Cold War spy in thriller ‘Ironbark’

4th June 20181st November 2018 Editor 3620 Views Ironbark, Patrick Melrose

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch will lead the cast of a new Cold War thriller movie set in the 1960s.

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Benedict Cumberbatch returns to TV in period drama ‘Patrick Melrose’ – watch the trailer!

23rd April 20187th August 2019 Editor 3403 Views Patrick Melrose

A new trailer has been released for upcoming British period drama series Patrick Melrose.

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When does Benedict Cumberbatch’s new period drama ‘Patrick Melrose’ start?

28th March 201828th March 2018 Editor 2954 Views Patrick Melrose

Sky and Now TV have announced the launch date for new decade-spanning TV saga Patrick Melrose.

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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?

22nd January 202122nd January 2021 Editor
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’

22nd January 202122nd January 2021 Editor
‘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?

21st January 202121st January 2021 Editor
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?

21st January 202121st January 2021 Editor
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’

21st January 202121st January 2021 Editor
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’

21st January 202121st January 2021 Editor
‘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’

21st January 202121st January 2021 Editor
‘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

20th January 202120th January 2021 Editor
‘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

20th January 202120th January 2021 Editor
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

22nd January 202122nd January 2021 Editor
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

20th January 202120th January 2021 Editor
5 of the best movies about William Shakespeare
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5 of the best movies about William Shakespeare

18th January 202120th January 2021 Editor
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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