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Period dramas have served as the backbone of British cinema and television, ever since the first films began production at the tail end of the 19th Century. But more often than not, these...
- Hanna Flint
- The Salisbury Poisonings
- Sitting in Limbo
- Small Axe
- Talking Heads
- The Windermere Children
- The End
An episode in recent UK history – the 2018 Novichok poisonings – is translated to the screen in three-part factual drama The Salisbury Poisonings, which filmed in 2019 in the Wiltshire cathedral city. The BBC Two drama focused on the impact of the chemical attack on ordinary people and public services in the city, and boasted a terrific cast includ...
A new feature-length film tackling the shameful political Windrush immigration scandal aired on BBC One in June. Sitting In Limbo is inspired by the true story of Anthony Bryan’s struggle to be accepted as a British citizen, despite having lived in the UK since emigrating to Britain as a child in 1965 with his mother. Written by Bryan’s novelist br...
An anthology of six hour-long stories set in 1960s – 1980s London is on its way to the BBC and Amazon Prime Video from Steve McQueen, the director of Twelve Years A Slave,Hunger andShame. Small Axe started filming in June 2019 and boasts a terrific cast including Black Panther and Black Mirror‘s Letitia Wright, and The Force Awakens and Attack The ...
Nothing to do with the NYC post-punk band of the same name, this remake of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed Talking Heads monologue series featured an all-new cast and two new monologues by Bennett. Originally broadcast in 1988 and 1998 and featuring a host of acting talent including Julie Walters, Maggie Smith and Patricia Routledge, the new Talking Heads...
This one-off feature length BBC Two drama delved into a little-explored part of English history – the child survivors and presumed orphans of the Holocaust who were granted the right to come and live in the UK following World War II. The Windermere Children tells the story of one coachful of young refugees brought to Lake Windermere to be rehabilit...
This ten-episode series aired on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV. The End is created and written by Samantha Strauss and stars Harriet Walter and Frances O’Connor in the story of three generations of the same family dealing with the thorny issue of dying with dignity. O’Connor plays a palliative care specialist opposed to euthanasia, while Walter plays her...
Oct 3, 2022 · A British period drama list wouldn’t be complete without the best Pride and Prejudice adaptations. And while there are many fantastic ones to watch (including the hilarious 1940 American version and the 1980 miniseries), the best versions come down to two productions. And yes, you can enjoy both!
UK Television Prime Time Dramas 2020. Major TV Drama Series shown in 2020 Produced in UK or Ireland for Broadcast in Prime Evening Slots 7-10 pm in the UK. Two Parts or More.
50 Great British Period Dramas. by tommary1962 • Created 7 years ago • Modified 7 years ago. List activity. 53K views. 613 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 50 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Upstairs, Downstairs. 1971–1975 68 eps TV-14. 8.4 (3.6K) Rate. TV Series.
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Dec 31, 2020 · So, expect to find many more period dramas on the British streaming service on top of the list of titles new to BritBox in December 2020 (including the restored 4k edition of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth).
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Aug 15, 2024 · British period dramas are beloved for their stunning costumes, lush settings, and intricate storytelling that transport viewers to different eras. These series capture the essence of historical periods with drama, romance, and often a touch of intrigue.
