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The Crown

27 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

31st July 202331st July 2023

2023 looks set to be another brilliant year for British period drama fans.

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Lesley Manville interview: ‘Magpie Murders’ star on the return of ‘World on Fire’

18th July 202328th July 2023

World on Fire is finally back on our screens!

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Gillian Anderson joins Lena Headey in Netflix’s 1850s drama ‘The Abandons’

3rd July 20233rd July 2023

Two of our favourite actresses will star in a new Netflix period drama.

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Olivia Colman joins third ‘Paddington’ movie, while original star quits

26th June 202326th June 2023

Paddington in Peru is set to finally begin shooting this summer!

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‘The Crown’ star joins ‘Peaky Blinders’ writer’s new Victorian London series

19th June 202320th June 2023

More lead cast have been announced for Disney+ and Hulu’s A Thousand Blows.

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Two stars from ‘The Crown’ are in ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Season 20

8th May 202327th May 2023

The new season of Who Do You Think You Are? has announced its celebrity line-up!

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

2nd May 20232nd May 2023

Period drama fans just can’t get enough of the British royals!

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‘The Real Crown’ documentary series takes us ‘Inside the House of Windsor’

17th April 2023

ITVX launches a brand new series this week exploring the Royal family’s behind-the-scenes story.

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‘The Offing’ movie: Helena Bonham Carter joins Benjamin Myers novel adaptation

5th April 202313th July 2023

Helena Bonham Carter‘s next British period drama role has been revealed!

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BAFTA reveals 2023 TV Awards nominations for ‘The Crown’ and ‘Peaky Blinders’

22nd March 202322nd March 2023

BAFTA have announced their nominations for this year’s TV Awards!

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‘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
Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

Romantic new drama ‘Alice & Jack’ coming to PBS Masterpiece

18th September 202318th 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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