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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in September 2022?

9th September 20229th September 2022

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

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2021’s most popular British period drama movie revealed – as voted by you!

11th January 202230th November 2022

2021 was another brilliant year for fans of British historical and period drama movies.

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29 new British period drama movies to watch in 2021

31st December 202130th November 2022

Movie-loving British period drama fans have had a busy year.

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‘The Courier’ trivia: 12 facts about new Benedict Cumberbatch thriller

1st November 20213rd November 2021

Benedict Cumberbatch’s The Courier is coming to DVD and Blu-ray!

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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Cold War thriller ‘The Courier’ is coming to DVD

11th October 20213rd November 2021

The Courier will be released on DVD and Blu-ray next month!

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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in August 2021?

28th July 202128th July 2021

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

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‘The Courier’ trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch stars in new 1960s Cold War thriller

16th April 202110th December 2021

Benedict Cumberbatch’s new spy movie The Courier is now available to watch online!

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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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Grantchester Season 10 preview

Grantchester Season 10 preview

2nd June 20252nd June 2025
Focus Features shares teaser trailer to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Focus Features shares teaser trailer to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

2nd June 2025
Call the Midwife: new spin-off series and feature film announced

Call the Midwife: new spin-off series and feature film announced

8th May 20252nd June 2025
Outrageous: Preview photos and release date

Outrageous: Preview photos and release date

23rd April 202523rd April 2025
Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses’

Channel 4 shares photos of 1970s Northern Ireland drama ‘Trespasses’

26th March 20252nd June 2025
US television premiere of ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light’ tonight

US television premiere of ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light’ tonight

23rd March 202523rd March 2025
Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw comedy ‘Misbehaviour’ now available on Britbox

Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw comedy ‘Misbehaviour’ now available on Britbox

7th March 202514th March 2025
BBC has shared the trailer and release date for Ten Pound Pom S2

BBC has shared the trailer and release date for Ten Pound Pom S2

2nd March 2025
‘Towards Zero’ trailer: BBC’s new Agatha Christie mystery confirms air date

‘Towards Zero’ trailer: BBC’s new Agatha Christie mystery confirms air date

25th February 2025
‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

20th February 202520th February 2025

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Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

Gift ideas for the period drama lover in your life

17th December 202417th December 2024
Five period drama films set in Ireland

Five period drama films set in Ireland

16th March 20244th May 2024
31 brand new British period drama mini-series coming in 2024

31 brand new British period drama mini-series coming in 2024

9th February 20249th February 2024
25 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

25 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

6th February 20246th February 2024
30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

6th February 20246th February 2024
10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

10 of the BBC’s best Victorian period drama series based on classic novels

16th January 202416th January 2024
19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st December 202310th January 2024
12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

12 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

31st December 20235th January 2024
23 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

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

31st December 20235th January 2024
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

3rd October 202325th October 2024
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