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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter

Editor 37289 ViewsBleak House, Call the Midwife, Doctor Zhivago, Merlin, Pride and Prejudice, Shadowlands, The Crown, Upstairs Downstairs, Victoria 5 min read

When the snow is falling and the temperature’s dropping, is there any better time to tuck into a great TV

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9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1930s

Editor 28421 ViewsAll Creatures Great and Small, And Then There Were None, Another Country, Atonement, Cheerful Weather for the Wedding, Gosford Park, Indian Summers, The Durrells, Upstairs Downstairs 5 min read

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

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9 of the best British period dramas set in the 1920s

Editor 17202 ViewsChariots of Fire, Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, The Grand, The House of Eliott, Upstairs Downstairs 5 min read

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

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8 of the best British period dramas set in the 1910s

Editor 34346 ViewsDownton Abbey, Howards End, Mr Selfridge, Parade's End, Peaky Blinders, Suffragette, Upstairs Downstairs 4 min read

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

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

Editor 30399 ViewsBerkeley Square, Finding Neverland, Mr Selfridge, Nora, Upstairs Downstairs 4 min read

We’re going to be picking out the best British period dramas set in each decade of the 20th Century.

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News 

BritBox reveals which US states watch the most British period dramas!

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Want to know which state in the US loves British period dramas the most?

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Christmas gift ideas: 10 classic British period drama DVD box sets

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The BBC and ITV have been producing adaptations of classic literature for over half a century now. 

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‘Downton Abbey’ boss admits they ripped off idea from ‘Upstairs Downstairs’

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The executive producer of Downton Abbey has made a confession about the show’s origin.

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Latest news

Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play
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Where to see ‘Poldark’ and ‘Victoria’ stars on stage together in new play

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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8
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ITV reveals when ‘Grantchester’ returns with Season 8

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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama
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‘The Gold’ reveals trailer and release date for ‘Downton’ star’s heist drama

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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming
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Alan Carr’s new ’80s sitcom ‘Changing Ends’ starts filming

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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023
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Netflix UK’s new British movies and series in March 2023

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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023
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HBO Max’s new period drama movies in February 2023

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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’
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Saoirse Ronan joins World War II movie ‘Blitz’ from creator of ‘Small Axe’

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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’
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Mark Gatiss interview: ‘Sherlock’ star on playing Larry Grayson in ‘Nolly’

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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?
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New on BritBox in the US: What’s added in February 2023?

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New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023
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New period drama movies on Paramount+ added in February 2023

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

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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023
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26 returning British period drama TV series back in 2023

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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023
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31 new British period drama movies to see in 2023

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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2
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16 of the best British TV period dramas set in World War 2

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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1
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16 of the best TV period dramas set in World War 1

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13 of the best movies about British royalty
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13 of the best movies about British royalty

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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?
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Remember who these 12 ‘Downton Abbey’ stars played in ‘Poirot’?

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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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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples
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14 of the most romantic British period drama couples

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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter
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10 wonderful period dramas to curl up by the fire with this winter

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