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The Favourite

‘The Favourite’ writer returns with new historical drama ‘The Great’ – watch the trailer!

27th April 202010th May 2020

Hulu has unveiled a brand new trailer for The Great.

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‘The Great’ trailer: First look at Hulu’s new Catherine the Great comedy-drama

8th April 20208th April 2020

Hulu has released the first trailer for The Great.

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25 new British period drama movies to watch in 2019

30th January 202010th December 2022

2019 looks set to be another incredible year at the cinema for British period drama fans.

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Christmas gift ideas: 12 of this year’s best British period drama movies on DVD

28th November 201928th November 2019

2019 has been another cracking year of cinematic treats for British period drama fans.

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‘The Favourite’ star will play Elizabeth Taylor in new biopic movie

6th November 20196th November 2019

A new film about Elizabeth Taylor’s journey from actress to activist has been announced.

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All this year’s Oscar winners: Period dramas win big at the 2019 Academy Awards

25th February 201925th February 2019

Honouring the best movies of the past year, the 91st Academy Awards was held last night.

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Olivia Colman’s Oscar acceptance speech was utterly heart-warming – watch!

25th February 201923rd January 2020

Olivia Colman took home an Academy Award at last night’s Oscars ceremony.

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Costumes from ‘The Favourite’ are going on display at Hampton Court Palace

6th February 20196th February 2019

Fans of The Favourite can take a look at the movie’s exquisite costumes up close this winter.

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Watch the hilariously mad trailer for new period drama movie ‘The Favourite’

14th September 20186th February 2019

The Favourite sounds completely insane and the brilliant new trailer only confirms this.

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‘The Favourite’ trailer: Olivia Colman is playing another Queen before ‘The Crown’ – watch!

18th July 201811th March 2021

A trailer has been unveiled for surreal new period drama movie The Favourite and it looks completely bonkers.

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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

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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

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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’

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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