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The Long Song

Lenny Henry writing semi-autobiographical 1950s drama series ‘Three Little Birds’

29th December 202029th December 2020

ITV has ordered a new period drama series written by Sir Lenny Henry.

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‘The Long Song’ trailer: BBC drama set in 1830s Jamaica is coming to PBS soon

29th December 202029th December 2020

The BBC’s adaptation of The Long Song will premiere in the US on PBS next month.

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Masterpiece preview: PBS reveals amazing line-up of new British shows coming in 2021

17th December 202028th June 2021

It’s the 50th anniversary of PBS drama strand Masterpiece next month!

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Lenny Henry is adapting Kit de Waal’s 1980s drama ‘My Name is Leon’ for BBC

4th April 20202nd April 2020

The BBC has ordered an adaptation of My Name is Leon.

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‘Star Wars’ star joins BBC’s new 1970s London drama ‘Small Axe’

25th October 20197th October 2021

An incredible cast will appear in the BBC’s new period drama anthology series.

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28 of the best British TV period drama series of 2018

31st January 20191st February 2019

2018 was another wonderful year for period dramas on British television.

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Is ‘The Long Song’ worth watching? Here’s what the reviews say

20th December 201820th December 2018

The BBC’s adaptation of The Long Song has been airing in the UK this week.

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‘The Long Song’ characters guide: Who’s who in new BBC mini-series?

18th December 201819th December 2018

The BBC’s adaptation of The Long Song begins tonight in the UK.

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When is ‘The Long Song’ on BBC One?

17th December 201818th December 2018

The BBC has confirmed when new period drama The Long Song will air in the UK.

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Christmas 2018 best TV preview: What’s on the BBC this festive season?

14th December 201816th December 2018

The BBC has announced a cracker of a line-up for UK viewers this festive season.

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