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The Tudors

12 of the best TV drama series about the British royal family

2nd May 20232nd May 2023

Period drama fans just can’t get enough of the British royals!

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Watch Henry Cavill and Simon Pegg’s funny guide to English slang

28th April 202228th April 2022

Ever wondered what the Dickens us Brits are talking about sometimes?

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Michelle Williams will play Henry VIII’s final wife in ‘Firebrand’

7th July 20217th July 2021

A new movie about Katherine Parr has been announced.

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‘The Tudors’ star plays 1840s adventurer in ‘Edge of the World’ trailer

26th March 202110th December 2021

The first trailer has been unveiled for Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ new period drama movie.

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New drama series about Tudor queen Anne Boleyn coming in 2021

2nd December 20208th October 2021

Channel 5 has ordered a new thriller dramatising the final months of Anne Boleyn’s life.

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Tudor drama series will tell story of Queen Elizabeth I’s early years

9th January 202017th December 2019

Starz has ordered a new television series about the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I.

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‘The Tudors’ star has secret role in the ‘Downton Abbey’ movie

26th April 201926th April 2019

The Downton Abbey movie will feature another familiar face for British period drama fans.

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Latest news

The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

The new season of ‘Call the Midwife’ has finished filming!

29th November 202329th November 2023
‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

‘The Artful Dodger’ reviews round-up: ‘Playful’ spin-off is ‘a must-watch’ for Dickens fans

29th November 202329th November 2023
James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

James Norton to lead Battle of Hastings drama series ‘King and Conqueror’

29th November 202329th November 2023
Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

Amazon Prime Video’s new historical movies in December 2023

29th November 202330th November 2023
BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

BBC reveals Christmas 2023’s religious programming line-up

28th November 202328th November 2023
‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

‘Wolf Hall’ confirms returning cast for ‘The Mirror and the Light’ series

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

Netflix’s new British movies and series for December 2023

27th November 202327th November 2023
Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for December 2023

Netflix UK’s new British movies and series for December 2023

27th November 202327th November 2023
‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

‘Nautilus’ preview: First look at ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ prequel series

24th November 202324th November 2023
BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

BBC documentary follows Charles III’s first year as King

24th November 202324th November 2023

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

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

29th November 202329th November 2023
27 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

27 brand new British period drama TV series to watch in 2023

23rd November 202328th November 2023
26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

26 new British period drama movies to watch in 2024

22nd November 202322nd November 2023
20 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

20 hit British period drama TV series returning in 2024 with new seasons

20th November 202320th November 2023
21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

21 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

16th November 202316th November 2023
14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

14 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

16th November 202318th November 2023
13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

13 spooky British TV period dramas to watch this Halloween

3rd October 20233rd October 2023
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’

30th June 202330th June 2023
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
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