100+ Of The Best British Period Dramas Of All Time To Watch

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A period drama is any drama or film set in a different time period than the modern Post-Cold War Era. So, anywhere from the beginning of time (Ancient History) to around 1991 counts as a period drama.

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Here are helpful list to dip your toes into the best of the genre.

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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (1978 & 2000)

Based on popular novels, the British series (both versions) follows the adventures of the young vet, James Herriot, in 1930s Yorkshire. 01. Credit: Courtesy of MASTERPIECE Learn more

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (2015)

02. Is a BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie’s mystery novel about ten strangers invited to a mysterious island only to start being offed one by one. Credit: Mammoth Screen/BBC Learn more

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (2021)

03. The British TV drama series combines the story of Jules Verne’s famous novel with Nelly Bly’s true adventures in this unique adaptation about Phileas Fogg and his friends traveling around the world in 80 days. Credit: Courtesy of Federation Entertainment Learn more

ATONEMENT (2007)

04. Tragic events occur when a young girl falsely accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime. Learn more

BECOMING JANE (2007)

05. Inspired by a true story, Becoming Jane follows the “possible” love story between Jane Austen and a young Irishman, Tom Lefroy. But circumstances may keep them apart. Credit: Miramax/BBC Films/Buena Vista International Learn more

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