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2020’s best British period drama movie revealed – as voted by you!

11th January 202116th January 2021 Editor 10929 Views 1917, David Copperfield, Emma, Enola Holmes, Misbehaviour, Mr Jones, Rebecca, The Secret Garden

While many films that were due to arrive last year were pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic,

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You’ll never guess who ‘Downton’ star Lily James is playing in her next project

8th January 20219th January 2021 Editor 3519 Views Downton Abbey, Rebecca, The Dig

Well, we didn’t see this one coming!

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17 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2020

29th December 202028th January 2021 Editor 141862 Views 1917, A Christmas Carol, Ammonite, Come Away, Emma, Enemy Lines, Enola Holmes, Misbehaviour, Mr Jones, Rebecca, Resistance, Stardust, Summerland, The Last Vermeer, The Personal History Of David Copperfield, The Secret Garden, The True History of the Kelly Gang

British period drama fans have had another marvellous year of movies to enjoy.

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‘Rebecca’ locations guide: Where was Netflix’s adaptation filmed?

27th November 202027th November 2020 Editor 1856 Views Rebecca

Netflix has released a brilliant guide to the filming locations used in Rebecca.

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‘Downton’ star Lily James joins Harry Styles in 1950s romance ‘My Policeman’

9th November 202029th October 2020 Editor 26425 Views Downton Abbey, Dunkirk, My Policeman, Rebecca

Lily James has yet another period drama project in the pipeline.

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‘The Dig’ first look: Ralph Fiennes and Lily James star in 1930s archaeology drama

29th October 20203rd December 2020 Editor 9636 Views Rebecca, The Dig

Netflix has released the first promotional photos for new period drama The Dig.

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10 reasons we’re excited for Netflix’s new ‘Rebecca’ adaptation

19th October 202019th October 2020 Editor 3623 Views Rebecca

This week sees Ben Wheatley’s adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca premiere on Netflix.

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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in October 2020?

19th October 202019th October 2020 Editor 7799 Views A United Kingdom, Rebecca, The Alienist, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Three Musketeers

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

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in October 2020?

19th October 202019th October 2020 Editor 15577 Views Carol, Enemy at the Gates, Rebecca, The Haunting of Bly Manor

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

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Lily James joins new heist movie set during Covid-19 lockdown in London

12th October 202012th October 2020 Editor 1811 Views Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders, Rebecca

An all-star cast has been announced for a pandemic-themed heist film.

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Hugh Laurie is adapting Agatha Christie’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ for BritBox
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Hugh Laurie is adapting Agatha Christie’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ for BritBox

19th April 202119th April 2021 Editor
‘Call the Midwife’ creator on 2024 renewal: ‘Our journey is very far from over’
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‘Call the Midwife’ creator on 2024 renewal: ‘Our journey is very far from over’

19th April 202119th April 2021 Editor
UK start date confirmed for ‘Outlander’ actors’ Scottish road trip ‘Men in Kilts’
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UK start date confirmed for ‘Outlander’ actors’ Scottish road trip ‘Men in Kilts’

19th April 202119th April 2021 Editor
‘Call the Midwife’ recap: What happened in Season 10 Episode 1?
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‘Call the Midwife’ recap: What happened in Season 10 Episode 1?

18th April 202117th April 2021 Editor
‘The Courier’ trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch stars in new 1960s Cold War thriller
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‘The Courier’ trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch stars in new 1960s Cold War thriller

16th April 202116th April 2021 Editor
‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’ writer promises ‘adventure and romance’ in Season 2
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‘Miss Scarlet and The Duke’ writer promises ‘adventure and romance’ in Season 2

14th April 202130th March 2021 Editor
BBC reveals future of ‘Call the Midwife’ with surprise news
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BBC reveals future of ‘Call the Midwife’ with surprise news

14th April 202114th April 2021 Editor
‘Harlots’ star will lead cast of new Catherine de Medici drama
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‘Harlots’ star will lead cast of new Catherine de Medici drama

13th April 202115th April 2021 Editor
Watch epic trailer for new Ancient Rome drama series ‘Domina’
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Watch epic trailer for new Ancient Rome drama series ‘Domina’

13th April 202113th April 2021 Editor
‘Call the Midwife’ trailer: Watch an exciting preview for Season 10!
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‘Call the Midwife’ trailer: Watch an exciting preview for Season 10!

12th April 202115th April 2021 Editor
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1930s
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1930s

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

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21 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer right now
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21 great British period drama box sets to watch on BBC iPlayer right now

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

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9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1920s
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9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1920s

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