4 h. ago ‘Masterpiece’ period drama with stellar cast is ‘most nuanced film’ ever

The 1992 Merchant Ivory masterpiece starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins won three Oscars

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4 h. ago ‘Close to perfection’ period drama with ‘masterful performances’ is unmissable

The 1992 film starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins has captivated viewers

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5 h. ago 'Best' period drama of the 90s with 'masterful' acting now streaming

The classic Merchant Ivory costume piece is not to be missed and boasts a stellar cast

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7 h. ago Maya Hawke's 'charming' period drama now streaming free on ITVX

The series stars the Stranger Things actress and is based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel

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8 h. ago ‘Delightful’ period drama based on ‘must read’ classic now streaming

The mini series features a talented cast including a huge Netflix star

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16 h. ago Fackham Hall review – Downton Abbey spoof is fast, funny and throwaway

Period drama parody has some decent and often smart gags and benefits from a game cast including Damian Lewis and Thomasin McKenziePerhaps it’s the feeling of end times in the air: after years of inactivity, spoofs are making a comeback. This summer saw the resurgence of the lighthearted genre, which at its best sends up the pretensions of overly serious genre with a barrage of pitched cliches, sight gags and stupid-clever puns. The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in a spoof of a buddy-cop spoof, opened to moderate box office success; the hapless rock band dialed it back up to 11 in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Reboots of the horror spoof gold-standard Scary Movie and the Mel Brooks Star Wars rip Spaceballs were greenlit, and there were rumors of a return for international man of mystery Austin Powers. Unserious times, it seems, beget appetite for knowingly unserious, joke-dense, refreshingly shallow fun.The latest of these goofy parodies, which premieres on...

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50 h. ago Outlander star lands major role in new James McAvoy film set in Scotland

Outlander fans can watch the star in a very different role away from the Starz period drama series

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54 h. ago The Abandons review: Netflix needs to renew this epic Western immediately

With Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey leading the cast, the highly anticipated Netflix series has certainly lived up to expectations.

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54 h. ago ‘Excellent’ period drama adaptation with ‘fabulous cinematography’ a must

The period drama came out in 2022 and boasts an all-star cast, with many taking to IMDb to shower plaudits on the limited series

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55 h. ago ‘First class’ Victorian period drama with ‘phenomenal’ lead star is unmissable

The period piece has been hailed as 'fabulous' and 'evocative' by viewers who have given the gothic romance top ratings

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3 d. ago 'Masterclass' period drama 'better than Downton Abbey' on BBC now

A period drama and murder mystery from the writer of Downton Abbey, hailed as a 'masterclass' with 'brilliant writing', is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

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3 d. ago 'Phenomenal' period drama with tragic Brit star on Film 4 tonight

The film which lasts for almost two hours won three Oscars, but it's stood the test of time with many film fans giving it five stars for the storyline and star-studded cast

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4 d. ago Wolf Hall star's period drama hailed 'pure artistry' is back with season 2 soon

Season 2 premieres on Disney+ UK with Thomas Brodie-Sangster returning

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5 d. ago ‘Beautiful’ period drama with ‘stunning’ visuals leaves film fans in tears

The 2018 film about a celebrated author has been praised by IMDb reviewers for its 'compelling' performances and 'heartfelt' storytelling

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5 d. ago ‘Stunning’ period drama declared a ‘rare filmgoing experience’ now streaming

The film is available to stream on multiple platforms and has been praised by viewers since it first came out

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5 d. ago Masterpiece period drama based on classic novel is 'perfect weekend viewing'

The must-watch period drama has a star-studded cast and is currently available to watch for free

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5 d. ago Coronation Street's explosive Christmas: Maggie's revenge, Becky strikes and sad death

Coronation Street is lining up explosive and jaw-dropping moments this Christmas period, as spoilers for the ITV soap have teased drama for several families and characters

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7 d. ago Stranger Things star plays iconic literary character in 'perfect' period drama

All episodes are available to stream for free and it is the perfect time to discover it

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7 d. ago Stranger Things star's 'perfect' period drama was labelled 'riskiest show on TV'

There's no better time to revisit the unique literary adaptation as the Netflix show comes to an end

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8 d. ago ‘Impeccable’ film from ‘one of the greatest filmmakers’ now streaming

The film has been dubbed a "masterpiece" by reviewers, who have praised the film's art direction and stellar acting

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