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The Pale Horse

37 new British TV period drama series you need to see in 2020

29th December 20208th February 2022

British period drama fans have had another marvellous year of television to enjoy.

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Crime drama ‘Dalgliesh’ coming to Acorn TV based on P.D. James’ novels

14th November 202010th December 2021

Acorn TV and Channel 5 are teaming up to adapt the Dalgliesh stories by P.D. James.

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‘A Very English Scandal’ is moving forward with Season 2 plans

17th March 202013th March 2020

The second season of A Very English Scandal has found its writer.

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New on Amazon Prime in US: Period dramas added in March 2020

11th March 202012th March 2020

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

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‘The Pale Horse’ recap: What happened in Episode 2?

16th February 20206th February 2020

The BBC’s new Agatha Christie adaptation concluded in the UK tonight.

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US start date confirmed for Agatha Christie’s ‘The Pale Horse’ – watch the trailer!

12th February 202031st January 2020

Amazon Prime has announced when The Pale Horse will premiere in the US.

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‘The Pale Horse’ reviews round-up: ‘Spellbinding’ and ‘enthralling’ Christie adaptation

10th February 202010th February 2020

The BBC’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation began in the UK last night.

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‘The Pale Horse’ recap: What happened in Episode 1?

9th February 20206th February 2020

The BBC’s new Agatha Christie adaptation began in the UK tonight.

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Rufus Sewell interview: ‘Victoria’ star chats about Agatha Christie’s ‘The Pale Horse’

7th February 20207th February 2020

Victoria star Rufus Sewell returns to our TV screens this weekend.

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Watch the trailer for Rufus Sewell’s new Agatha Christie drama ‘The Pale Horse’

30th January 202031st January 2020

The BBC’s new Agatha Christie adaptation has its first trailer!

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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’

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‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

‘Downton’ and ‘Bridgerton’ stars join new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’

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‘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

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‘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

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

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

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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

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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’

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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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