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

26th October 202026th October 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 201810th December 2021

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

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 201818th March 2021

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

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October 2023’s new period drama movies on Paramount+

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33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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

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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

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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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12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

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20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

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14 costumes that have been reused again and again in British period dramas

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