To start with - King Arthur: Legend of the Sword isn't strictly speaking a period drama, but neither is The White Queen with its...

Now... We're waiting for two period drama films starring Keira Knightley - Colette and The Aftermath. I only watched The Aftermath...

Now, don't go berserk on me straightaway and hear me out. Of course, a lot of films and tv series are based on novels, especially when it...

What's it about? Set in mid 20th century and based on Penelope Fitzgerald's novel The Bookshop, it follows the story of the widow...

The latest Vanity Fair series has just been on UK television, and I am finally introduced to this classic of 19th century British period...

With the anniversary of #metoo coming up in 10 days, it's a great excuse to point out that historical period drama is the way to set...

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...

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...