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10 fun British historical drama box sets for kids on BBC iPlayer this autumn

4th September 202330th August 2023

British period dramas aren’t just for grown-ups this autumn!

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10 family-friendly British historical drama box sets on BBC iPlayer for kids this summer

6th July 202330th August 2023

British period dramas aren’t just for grown-ups this summer holiday!

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

4th February 20234th February 2023

There’s currently a wonderful selection of British period drama series on BBC iPlayer right now.

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in October 2022?

15th October 202215th November 2022

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

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10 of the best medieval period drama movies and series

15th September 202221st January 2023

With new medieval comedy Catherine, Called Birdy now streaming, our guest writer Matthew Abel brings us a selection of the

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New period dramas on HBO Max: What’s added in June 2021?

29th May 202129th May 2021

Another month, another selection of new movies and TV series to watch on HBO Max!

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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in April 2021?

7th April 20217th April 2021

Lots of great new British television shows and movies are coming to BritBox!

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

24th January 202024th January 2020

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

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New on Netflix UK: Period drama movies added in June 2019

7th June 201924th January 2020

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

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22 of the best British period drama movies of 2018

31st January 20191st December 2022

2018 was another wonderful year at the cinema for British period drama fans.

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Latest news

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ reveals Season 4 trailer: ‘Are you ready?’

23rd September 202323rd September 2023
‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

‘Mamma Mia’ star is filming new Irish period drama ‘Cry from the Sea’

23rd September 202323rd September 2023
‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

22nd September 202322nd September 2023
‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

‘The Marlow Murder Club’ first look: ‘Downton’ star leads new murder mystery series

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

‘The Doll Factory’ preview: First look at new 1850s London thriller series

21st September 2023
‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

‘Ghosts’ Season 5 confirms UK release date on BBC One for final episodes

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

‘Doc Martin’ star’s intense new TV project ‘Out There’ revealed

21st September 202321st September 2023
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 4 confirms UK release date on Channel 5

21st September 202321st September 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for October 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for October 2023

21st September 202321st September 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for October 2023

19th September 202321st September 2023

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

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

11th September 202311th September 2023
33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

33 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

11th September 202314th September 2023
27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st July 202331st July 2023
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’

30th June 202330th June 2023
8 of the best movies and TV series about Queen Victoria

8 of the best movies and TV series about Queen Victoria

29th June 202329th June 2023
10 best 20th century British murder mystery period drama TV series

10 best 20th century British murder mystery period drama TV series

24th June 202325th June 2023
12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

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

2nd May 20232nd May 2023
13 of the best movies about British royalty

13 of the best movies about British royalty

2nd May 20232nd May 2023
20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

20 things you never knew about ‘Poldark’

1st May 20231st May 2023
14 costumes that have been reused again and again in British period dramas

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

25th February 202325th February 2023
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