33 h. ago Historical TV drama that has had 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism

A popular TV show has boosted tourism in Scotland, inspiring fans to visit the locations featured in the series.

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3 d. ago Outlander effect on Scottish tourism ‘astonishing’ – VisitScotland

Many locations used for filming have seen visitor numbers soar.

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3 d. ago Historical drama with 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating hailed one of the 'best TV series ever created'

The series is a joint venture between the BBC and HBO and aired for two series from 2005 to 2007, earning widespread praise for its superb performances, historical authenticity, and compelling storytelling

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3 d. ago All Creatures Great and Small star speaks out on 'cool' spin

EXCLUSIVE: The star of the much-loved family drama was keen to explore his character's history.

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4 d. ago Le Tissier realises WCL dream to earn Manchester United win against Vålerenga

It was hardly thrilling and it was not the entertaining opening to life in the Women’s Champions League that Manchester United might have hoped for but, more important than that, the English side got up and running with three points as they beat Vålerenga in a low-key affair in Leigh.Maya Le Tissier’s penalty kick was enough to beat the Norwegian side on Marc Skinner’s team’s debut in the league phase on a night that will enter the club’s history books but will not live long in the memory for drama nor excitement. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Vikings star totally unrecognisable in thrilling historical drama coming to Disney+

The first trailer for upcoming Nordic crime drama To Cook a Bear has dropped, and it looks like a must-watch for fans of gripping historical thrillers

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1 week ago Michelle Keegan faces major blow as BBC drama scrapped after two seasons

The historical drama will not be returning for a third series, it has been confirmed.

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1 week ago Where is House of Guinness filmed? From Penrhyn Castle in Bangor to Liverpool’s Stanley Dock

HOUSE of Guinness dramatises the scandals, secrets and struggles of one of Ireland’s most famous families. The series focuses on the fallout from Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death — here we take a look at the show’s shooting locations. Where is House of Guinness filmed?  House of Guinness is a sweeping historical drama from the mind...

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2 w. ago 'Erotic' historical drama ideal for Gladiator fans finally gets release date after a decade

The next chapter in a hit historical franchise is finally coming soon more than 10 years after the previous instalment

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2 w. ago Epic historical drama perfect for Gladiator fans lands release date after 12

Fans of the smash-hit Gladiator blockbusters should be sure to check out this epic TV franchise, which is finally returning after more than a decade

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2 w. ago House of Guinness season 2 update from Steven Knight as fans left on cliffhanger

EXCLUSIVE: House of Guinness is the latest historical drama to land on Netflix and it comes from the creator of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, who has shared his hopes for the show's future

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2 w. ago House of Guinness viewers 'notice same problem' with Netflix historical drama

House of Guinness landed on Netflix today, with viewers already loving the historical drama, but others can't help but notice the same problem with the soundtrack

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2 w. ago My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende audiobook review – portrait of a fiercely independent young woman

Sent from San Francisco to report on the war in late-19th century Chile, a young writer embarks on a journey of self-discovery in this tale of love, loss and liberationSet in the late 19th century and inspired by the Chilean civil war which ravaged the country in 1891, Isabel Allende’s historical drama tells of a young woman born illegitimately in San Francisco’s Mission District. Emilia del Valle’s surname comes from her Chilean father, an aristocrat who seduced her mother when she was a novice nun and left before their child was born. Emilia owes her fiercely independent spirit to her liberal-minded stepfather Francisco Claro, whom she calls Papo, who encourages his stepdaughter to think for herself.In her late teens, Emilia writes a series of successful pulp fiction novels under the male pen name Brandon J Price. By the age of 23, she is a columnist at San Francisco’s Daily Examiner; still writing as a man, she longs to do more serious work. Eventually, she is commissioned to tra...

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2 w. ago House of Guinness writer Steven Knight on historical accuracy of Netflix drama

House of Guinness is now streaming on Netflix

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2 w. ago House of Guinness actor Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo's relationship timeline so far

Louis Partridge is set to make his mark on Netflix as he stars in Netflix's historical drama House of Guinness.

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2 w. ago House of Guinness: who were the scandalous family at the heart of the Netflix series?

Four siblings, one dead patriarch and a whole lot of drama — we separate the fiction from the historical facts

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3 w. ago ‘Solid’ historical drama with ‘volcanic’ performances praised by viewers

The period drama has been hailed as "stunningly good"

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3 w. ago 'Most engrossing' period drama 'in years' praised for historical accuracy is unmissable

The series comes from the director of Pride and Prejudice, Atonement and Darkest Hour

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3 w. ago Emmy Awards 2025: Full list of winners including Adolescence star and Severance actress

The Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles was a huge night for Netflix British drama Adolescence as Owen Cooper made history and Stephen Graham was also recognised

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last month 'Most realistic' historical drama series ever hailed a 'swashbuckling adventure' now streaming

The period piece has garnered much praise

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