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Apr 5, 2018 · Outlander. The pitch: This incredibly sexy, bonkers time-travel drama follows a former World War II nurse who gets transported back to mid-18th-century Scotland while on a trip with her husband in ...
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Oct 3, 2022 · The British period romantic drama movie is in BFI’s top 100 films of all time and received numerous nominations and awards, including one Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. The artistic movie starred Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Dominic Guard, and Edward Fox and was gorgeously shot in Technicolor.
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Jan 25, 2023 · This miniseries aired on BBC Two in March 2014 and its three episodes cover the five weeks prior to World War I, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on 28 June 1914 to the UK declaring war on Germany on 4 August 1914. Who’s in it?
Jan 25, 2023 · 25th January 2023. Next year marks 85 years since the outbreak of the Second World War. Here we’ve picked out some of TV’s best period drama series set during the conflict. World War II took place from September 1939 until September 1945 and all these dramas, listed here in alphabetical order, are set during that period.
- Middlemarch
- Victoria
- Miss Scarlet & The Duke
- Oliver Twist
- Nicholas Nickleby
- Jane Eyre
- David Copperfield
- Desperate Romantics
- Creation
- Cranford
While the novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) was first published in 1871, Middlemarch is set from 1829 to 1832, slightly proceeding the Victorian Era. But because of when the author published their work and because of the themes, we're including it on this list. Middlemarch is a story of provincial life in the midlands. Like man...
Victoria's reign begins in 1837 when she is just eighteen. This series follows her early life and her marriage to Albert. It's a beautifully filmed adaptation of her life. It stars Jenna Coleman, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hughes, and more. Stream Victoria on Amazon Prime.
In Victorian London, Eliza Scarlet is left nearly destitute after the death of her father. Though she's determined to see his detective agency carry on, her gender works against her. It's a time when investigative work was left to the menfolk. Rather than give up, she leans on DI William Wellington, aka “The Duke” – a friend of her late father and ...
While there are many versions of Oliver Twist, we're recommending the 2007 version because it's easy to find and full of familiar faces. This version of Oliver Twist is six episodes long, giving ample time to tell the whole story. This adaptation stars Timothy Spall, Morven Christie, Tom Hardy, Anna Massey, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Michelle...
Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) is thrown in the deep end when the family patriarch dies. His family becomes divided and he must make his own way in the world and back to his family. Also starring Jamie Bell, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Romola Garai, and Alan Cumming. Rent or own Nicholas Nickleby on Amazon.
There are a lot of adaptations of Jane Eyre, but this one is the highest rated on IMDb. Plus, who can say “no” to Toby Stephens andRuth Wilson? Jane Eyre is a story about overcoming hidden secrets. Jane is an orphaned governess who finds employment with the mysterious Mister Rochester. This version is a mini series, allowing ample time to tell the ...
If you want to see Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith before they were in Harry Potter, this is the version of David Copperfield you'll want to watch first. Radcliffe plays young David. David Copperfield follows the life of David from his childhood, through adversity, and to his decision to become a novelist. Also starring Ciarán McMenamin, Ian McKe...
Desperate Romantics takes place in London, 1851. The Brotherhood are a collection of four pre-Raphaelite artists desperate for recognition. Starring Rafe Spall, Aidan Turner, Samuel Barnett, and Sam Crane along with Tom Hollander, Mark Heap, and Phil Davis. Stream Desperate Romantics on Amazon Prime.
Set c. 1851 – 58, Creation is a Victorian period drama that follows Charles Darwin as he struggles between science and faith, hallucinations, finishing his groundbreaking work “On the Origin of Species,” and keeping his marriage together. Creation stars Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin along with Jennifer Connelly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jim Carter, T...
Cranford tells the story of a rural town in Cheshire. A railway is underway and the world is changing ever-so quickly. How will the townsfolk handle the transition from quaint rural life to industry? Cranford is based on a storyby Elizabeth Gaskell. It stars Judi Dench (need I write more?), Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, and other familiar faces....
Movies and TV series set during the First World War era (1914 – 1918), also known as the Great War. British costume period dramas, filmed in England, UK and other countries set in that time period. Television mini-series, PBS, BBC, Masterpiece Theatre productions, historical epics.
Sep 10, 2022 · Upstairs Downstairs – Seasons 1-2 (1903-1910) This could be considered the original Downton Abbey. This hit ITV drama from the early 1970s follows the antics of a group of servants and their wealthy employers. There are forbidden romances, scandal, and pregnancies galore. However, unlike Downton, the characters seem unaffected by the outside ...
