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14 of Colin Firth’s best period drama movies

31st December 202131st December 2021 Editor 26138 Views Shakespeare in Love, The English Patient, The Happy Prince, The King's Speech, The Mercy, The Railway Man, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Colin Firth is the undoubted king of British period dramas!

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Watch list: World War II told through five British period dramas

29th December 202129th December 2021 Editor 6034 Views Dunkirk, The Crown, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Imitation Game, The King's Speech

It is no secret that World War II always remains a popular era for British period dramas.

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13 of the best movies about British royalty

19th December 202124th December 2021 Editor 159960 Views Elizabeth, Mary Queen of Scots, Mrs Brown, The King, The King's Speech, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Queen, The Young Victoria, Victoria and Abdul

The British Royals have been a fertile subject for movies since the dawn of cinema.

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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in December 2021?

17th December 202117th December 2021 Editor 217 Views The King's Speech, The Power of the Dog

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

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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in December 2020?

17th December 202017th December 2020 Editor 5852 Views Gandhi, Inspector George Gently, Mr Selfridge, The King's Speech, The Spanish Princess

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

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‘Downton’ star joins Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen in WW2 drama

15th December 201930th March 2020 Editor 25360 Views Downton Abbey, Operation Mincemeat, Ripper Street, The King's Speech

An amazing cast has been announced for The King’s Speech producers’ new period drama.

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‘The Princess’ trailer: First look at acclaimed new Diana documentary
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‘The Princess’ trailer: First look at acclaimed new Diana documentary

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‘Gentleman Jack’ recap: What happened in Season 2 Episode 6?
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‘Gentleman Jack’ recap: What happened in Season 2 Episode 6?

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‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ future confirmed: Will there be a second season?
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‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ future confirmed: Will there be a second season?

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PBS confirms premiere date for new 1920s series ‘Hotel Portofino’
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PBS confirms premiere date for new 1920s series ‘Hotel Portofino’

13th May 2022 Editor
New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in May 2022?
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New period dramas on Netflix in the UK: What’s added in May 2022?

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

13th May 202213th May 2022 Editor
Jenny Agutter returns in new ‘The Railway Children’ sequel – watch the trailer!
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Jenny Agutter returns in new ‘The Railway Children’ sequel – watch the trailer!

11th May 202211th May 2022 Editor
‘All Creatures Great and Small’ releases lovely behind-the-scenes book
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‘All Creatures Great and Small’ releases lovely behind-the-scenes book

11th May 202211th May 2022 Editor
‘House of the Dragon’ trailer: ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel reveals new footage
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‘House of the Dragon’ trailer: ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel reveals new footage

11th May 2022 Editor
‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ reveals who’s taking part in Season 19
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‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ reveals who’s taking part in Season 19

11th May 2022 Editor
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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1980s
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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1980s

11th May 202211th May 2022 Editor
45 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2022
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45 new British period drama movies you need to see in 2022

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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1970s
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1970s

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77 new British TV period drama series you need to see in 2022
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77 new British TV period drama series you need to see in 2022

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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1960s
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10 of the best British period dramas set in the 1960s

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