• A historical drama (also period drama, period piece or just period) is a dramatic work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television...
  • From Queen Charlotte to Peaky Blinders, here are the best TV period dramas that deliver thrills, chills, and lots of romance.
  • Set in East London in the late 1950s/early 1960s, Call The Midwife is different to the other period dramas so far as it’s based off the real life account of Jennifer...
  • A celebration of movies and TV series in the period-drama genre, based around a continuous historical timeline showing when the various stories are set.
  • The Crown has made fans out of period drama detractors and the most steadfast anti-royalists.
  • The miniseries is the perfect combination of interests for both lovers of period dramas and for history buffs.
  • PERIOD DRAMA definition: 1. a television or film production set in a period in the past, or productions of this type: 2. a….
  • Below, find the best period dramas on Netflix for when you need a break from modern life.
  • But, if you’re ready to get bloomers-deep in a new period drama, we’re right there with you.
  • So far, Claire Foy and Olivia Colman have worn the crown in the period drama, with Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies playing Prince Philip.