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6 of the best British period dramas set in the 1990s

29th December 202029th December 2020 Editor 1660 Views Derry Girls, Quiz, The Crown, The Queen, This is England, White Teeth

We conclude our look back at the best British period dramas set in each decade of the 20th Century.

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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in June 2020?

1st June 20201st June 2020 Editor 3113 Views The Queen

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

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13 of the best movies about British royalty

20th May 20205th June 2020 Editor 131239 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 US: What’s added in January 2020?

15th January 202024th January 2020 Editor 6142 Views Dracula, The Lord of the Rings, The Queen

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

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Watch first trailer for Helen Mirren’s epic new ‘Catherine the Great’ series

30th May 201930th May 2019 Editor 24080 Views Catherine the Great, The Queen

The Queen star Helen Mirren is playing a very different ruler in her new TV series.

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

25th February 201923rd January 2020 Editor 2607 Views The Favourite, The Queen

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

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David Attenborough and the Queen have teamed up for new documentary

17th April 201818th April 2018 Editor 6006 Views The Crown, The Queen

A new ITV documentary will see Sir David Attenborough team up with the Queen next week.

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New ‘Catherine the Great’ TV drama was star Helen Mirren’s idea

20th February 20187th February 2018 Editor 7208 Views Catherine the Great, The Queen

Helen Mirren’s role in HBO’s upcoming Catherine the Great mini-series is “a part she’s always wanted to play.”

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‘The Queen’ star Helen Mirren will play another famous monarch in new HBO drama

9th February 20189th October 2018 Editor 4213 Views Catherine the Great, The Queen

Sky and HBO have announced that Helen Mirren will play the lead role in a new TV drama about Catherine

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Benedict Cumberbatch will star in new TV version of ‘The 39 Steps’
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Benedict Cumberbatch will star in new TV version of ‘The 39 Steps’

25th February 202125th February 2021 Editor
Netflix reveals trailer and start date for Sherlock Holmes series ‘The Irregulars’
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Netflix reveals trailer and start date for Sherlock Holmes series ‘The Irregulars’

24th February 202124th February 2021 Editor
Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan starring in new rom-com set in 1914
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Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan starring in new rom-com set in 1914

23rd February 202123rd February 2021 Editor
‘Peaky Blinders’ creator writing new series about Birmingham’s early ’80s music scene
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‘Peaky Blinders’ creator writing new series about Birmingham’s early ’80s music scene

23rd February 202123rd February 2021 Editor
New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in March 2021?
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New period dramas on Netflix in the US: What’s added in March 2021?

23rd February 202123rd February 2021 Editor
‘Sherlock’ creator is adapting M. R. James ghost story ‘The Mezzotint’ for BBC
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‘Sherlock’ creator is adapting M. R. James ghost story ‘The Mezzotint’ for BBC

23rd February 202124th February 2021 Editor
New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in March 2021?
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New on BritBox in the UK: What’s added in March 2021?

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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in March 2021?
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New period dramas on Amazon Prime Video in the US: What’s added in March 2021?

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

23rd February 202123rd February 2021 Editor
Tenth season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming despite Covid!
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Tenth season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming despite Covid!

20th February 202122nd February 2021 Editor
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1910s
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1910s

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52 new British period drama TV series to watch in 2021
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52 new British period drama TV series to watch in 2021

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29 new British period drama movies to watch in 2021
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29 new British period drama movies to watch in 2021

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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK
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10 stately homes for period drama fans to visit in the UK

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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1900s
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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1900s

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