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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for January 2024

29th December 202322nd January 2024

Netflix welcomes in 2024 with a new selection of movies and TV series to watch in the UK!

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

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

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

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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

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

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‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

‘Miss Scarlet’ renewed for a sixth season

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Prime Video releases first images of new Keeley Hawes thriller ‘The Assassin’

Prime Video releases first images of new Keeley Hawes thriller ‘The Assassin’

14th February 202514th February 2025
PBS and BBC have purchased Anthony Horowitz murder-mystery ‘Marble Hall Murders’

PBS and BBC have purchased Anthony Horowitz murder-mystery ‘Marble Hall Murders’

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Five period drama films set in Ireland

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

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30 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

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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

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19 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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