7 h. ago ‘Amazing’ period drama adaptation of beloved novels is unmissable

The series is based on a classic series of novels that have remained a favourite to this day

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31 h. ago 'Haunting' period drama adaptation of 'doomed love story' has audiences hooked

Period drama lovers must watch this adaptation of a classic novel

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52 h. ago Canada’s Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Canada: Alberta pauses book ban after schools remove Handmaid’s Tale, 1984 and other classics

The province says it will review its controversial policy after outcry over removing beloved novels from classroomsThe Canadian province of Alberta says it will temporarily pause its controversial book ban “to ensure that our classic literary works remain in school libraries” after novels, including several warning of dystopian government overreach, were pulled from shelves.Premier Danielle Smith said the temporary pause would allow officials time to rework new rules that focus on how gender identity, sexual orientation or human sexuality are discussed in classrooms. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘Epic’ period drama hailed ‘amazing’ after nearly 30 years is unmissable

The long-running ITV series was on screens from 1993 to 2008

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1 week ago ‘Brilliant’ period drama adaptation with Game of Thrones star streaming for free

The BBC series was praised by audiences when it first came out

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U&Drama channel's new eight-part series, The Count of Monte Cristo, has been praised by viewers

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The series is a must-watch for those fascinated by WW2

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2 w. ago 'Masterpiece' period drama has Amazon Prime fans 'picking up their jaws from floor'

Lady Macbeth stars a then-21-year-old Florence Pugh as the titular character in the 2016 British film, which has left viewers 'blown away' by the lead actress' 'masterpiece' performance

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2 w. ago The Thursday Murder Club review – Richard Osman bestseller provides solid, star

There’s much to enjoy in this adaptation of Osman’s ingenious book, with Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and Pierce Brosnan as the senior-citizen X-MenRichard Osman’s phenomenal bestseller from 2020 was an ingenious, accessible, good-natured book, which helped rebrand the English detective novel as “cosy crime”, started a celeb-copycat publishing trend and, being about four elderly people in a retirement community rising above ageist condescension to solve crimes, spoke eloquently to the shut-in frustrations and escapist yearnings of the Covid age.Now it has been adapted as a funny and likable, if slightly bland, comedy-drama for Netflix, which as one character amusingly and pre-emptively comments, feels just like a Sunday teatime TV crime drama. There is nothing new about these nostalgist leanings: Agatha Christie has after all been a solid film and TV export for more than half a century. Screenwriters Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote adapt the novel and director Chris Colu...

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2 w. ago 'Horrifying' Netflix movie based on beloved novel gets unexpected release date change

Netflix has announced that their adaptation of a beloved horror novel has been given an unexpected release date twist

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The British Bulldog's adventures as the 'UK Defender' feature in a 66-page graphic novel which explores the beloved grappler's life and legacy in comic strip style

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2 w. ago Period drama fans urged to watch ‘definitive’ and ‘faithful’ adaptation of book banned for 30 years

This period drama was based on a book banned for over 30 years

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2 w. ago Raunchy period drama adapted from novel banned for 'steamy scenes' streaming now

The racy series was based on a controversial novel

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3 w. ago All Creatures Great and Small fans will love 'masterpiece best adaptation' period drama

The three-part series has captivated TV fans, who say it is one of the best adaptations in history

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4 w. ago ‘Gripping’ period drama based on ‘fabulous’ books has audiences hooked

The costume drama is a binge-worthy watch

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4 w. ago Murder, knitting and Helen Mirren: why The Thursday Murder Club will be Netflix’s best this year

Netflix’s star-studded adaptation of Richard Osman’s beloved novel is Knives Out meets Midsomer Murders—with pensioners running the show.

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4 w. ago 'Glorious' period drama adapted from 'wonderful' books streaming for free

Fans have raved about the BBC costume piece adapted from a novel trilogy

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