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- Agatha and the Midnight Murders (TV movie) Helen Baxendale (Friends) stars as Agatha Christie in the third of Channel 5’s Agatha and the… TV movies.
- All Creatures Great and Small – Season 1. Based on author James Herriot’s much-loved collection of stories, this new series from the makers of Downton Abbey stars Callum Woodhouse (The Durrells), Samuel West (Mr Selfridge), Anna Madeley (Patrick Melrose), and Rachel Shenton (White Gold).
- Belgravia (mini-series) Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has adapted his 2016 book as a new six-part mini-series for ITV. The New York Times bestselling novel tells a story of secrets and scandals amongst the upper echelon of London society in the 1840s.
- Black Narcissus (mini-series) BBC One’s new adaptation of Rumer Godden’s 1939 novel Black Narcissus follows Sister Clodagh and the nuns of St Faiths, who travel to Nepal to set up a branch of their order in the remote palace of Mopu.
- Ammonite. Kate Winslet (Titanic) plays fossil finder Mary Anning, who is today considered by many scholars as “the greatest fossilist the world has known,” despite her work being widely regarded as a hoax during her lifetime.
- A Christmas Carol. Carey Mulligan (Suffragette), Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther), Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings), and Martin Freeman (Sherlock) lead the voice cast of this new animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic festive tale.
- Come Away. Described as a prequel to Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland, this family movie stars Angelina Jolie (Changeling) and David Oyelowo (Selma) as parents to Peter and Alice, to whom they tell fanciful stories in an effort to escape from their worries and troubles.
- Emma. Based on Jane Austen’s classic 1815 novel, this new movie adaptation from the producers of Winston Churchill drama The Darkest Hour stars Peaky Blinders actress Anya Taylor-Joy as the iconic title character.
Jan 11, 2021 · While many films that were due to arrive last year were pushed back to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was still packed full of wonderful movies. Highlights included a new version of Jane 2020's best British period drama movie revealed - as voted by you!
Jan 20, 2020 · 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 ...
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- Anne. What’s it about? ITV’s four-part drama tells the inspirational true story of justice campaigner Anne Williams as she attempts to uncover the truth about what her son’s death in 1989’s Hillsborough football tragedy.
- Around the World in 80 Days – Season 1. What’s it about? Doctor Who star David Tennant leads the cast of this new series based on French writer Jules Verne’s classic 1873 book.
- Becoming Elizabeth – Season 1. What’s it about? Starz’s eight-part Tudor drama series depicts the struggles of the young Queen Elizabeth I (Alicia von Rittberg) to control her own destiny and take real power as the men around her attempt to claim her sovereignty.
- The Confessions of Frannie Langton. What’s it about? Based on Sara Collins’ acclaimed 2019 novel, ITV’s four-part murder-mystery drama is set against the dazzling opulence of Georgian London in 19th century England.
Bridgerton, 2020 – ongoing. (Liam Daniel/Netflix/PA) PA Media. With its second season pulling in a whopping 620 million viewing hours in under a month back in spring 2022, Bridgerton has long...
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Aug 17, 2021 · The Spanish Princess (2019 – 2020) revolves around Catherine of Aragon as she sails to her betrothed, Arthur Prince of Wales, heir to the throne. Although she's like a fish out of water, Catherine insists on being treated like a queen and fights to become one after Arthur tragically dies.
