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Vanity Fair 2018: what is it trying to be — and is it failing?
The latest Vanity Fair series has just been on UK television, and I am finally introduced to this classic of 19th century British period...
Poldark, 2015-2018
What's it about? Set in late 18th century England, it follows the story of Ross Poldark - a gentleman who returned from war to his...
Pride & Prejudice, 2005
What's it about? The film follows the story of five Bennet sisters - all coming from a poor family and in need of a wealthy husband to...
The White Queen, 2013
What's it about? Set in 15th century, when Edward IV is on the throne and the War of Roses is tearing England apart. Beautiful and...
War & Peace, 2016
What's it about? Based on 19th century events and Napoleon's invasion of Russia, the series follows several aristocratic families as they...
Atonement, 2007
What's it about? Set in 20th century and based on Ian McEwan's book, it tells the story of 13-year old playwriter Briony Tallis - who...
Pride & Prejudice, 1995
What's it about? Set it 19th century England and based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name, the 6-part series follows the story of...
The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008
What's it about? Set in early 16th century England, the film follows the story of Mary and Anne Boleyn - the latter becoming the second...
The Duchess, 2008
What's it about? Set in 18th century England, it follows the story of Georgiana - as she marries the duke of Devonshire for high wealth...
Dangerous Beauty (The Honest Courtesan), 1998
What's it about? Set in 16th century Venice, Dangerous Beauty tells the story of Veronica Franco - a beautiful young woman forced by her...













