Last Updated on November 8, 2024
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Below, you’ll find which period dramas are new to Acorn in 2024, followed by a big list of other previously available historical, costume, and British period dramas that are streaming on Acorn TV in 2024.
We’ve sorted that second list into various categories like literary adaptations, mysteries, foreign language dramas, and movies and series set in a specific time period.
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New for Period Drama Fans on Acorn TV in 2024
Dalgliesh (Season 3)
Based on P.D. James’s global bestsellers, this riveting mystery series stars Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Doctor Foster) as enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. A recent widower and acclaimed poet, Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England. An Acorn TV Exclusive. Read more about it. Season 3’s three two-part stories are adapted from the novels Cover Her Face, Devices & Desires, and Death By Holy Orders. In 1979, on the cusp of Thatcher’s victory, Commander Adam Dalgliesh takes on three highly sensitive cases – from a remote seminary already mired in scandal to a wealthy family under political attack, to a spate of killings at a nuclear power station.
Season 3 premieres on Monday, December 2 with “Death in Holy Orders.” The second two-parter, “Cover Her Face,” marks Carvel’s directorial debut and premieres on Monday, December 9. The season closes with “Devices and Desires,” which premieres on Monday, December 16.
The Ipcress File (2022)
1962. At the height of the Cold War, ex-soldier and thief Harry Palmer (Joe Cole) is recruited to a British spy unit and sent by his boss (Tom Hollander) to retrieve a missing scientist. Aided by ambitious agent Jean (Lucy Boynton), Harry takes on a globetrotting mission to foil a political conspiracy. This “sexier take on a classic spy thriller” (Radio Times) is based on the book by Len Deighton.
All 6 episodes available May 6
Monsieur Spade (Season 1)
Starring and executive produced by Golden Globe®, SAG® and BAFTA® Award-winner Clive Owen (The Knick) as the hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade, Monsieur Spade centers around the infamous protagonist of American writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 classic novel The Maltese Falcon. The year is 1963, and the legendary Detective Sam Spade is enjoying his retirement in the South of France. By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers. Also starring Cara Bossom and Denis Ménochet.
New 6-episode Limited Series premieres Sunday, January 14; new episodes every Sunday until the finale on February 18, 2024
Murdoch Mysteries (Season 17) Acorn TV Original
Set in the late 1890s and early 1900s, this top-rated series produced in Canada continues to explore the personal and professional developments in the lives of Detective William Murdoch, Dr. Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), Inspector Thomas Brackenreid (Thomas Craig), Constables George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and Henry Higgins-Newsome (Lachlan Murdoch), and Detective Llewelyn Watts (Daniel Maslany) as they tackle Toronto’s toughest mysteries, from the serious and historic to the comical and unusual. Inspired by Maureen Jennings’ novels, Murdoch Mysteries.
This internationally acclaimed period drama returns with all new compelling mysteries featuring unique turn-of-the-century historic references that resonate with current and contemporary social issues.
Premieres Monday, February 26, with a two-part premiere and then one episode a week to follow through the end of July 2024
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982)
In this feature film, British aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney (Anthony Andrews, The King’s Speech, Brideshead Revisited) appears to be a vain and shallow man, but, in the guise of his alter ego, the Scarlet Pimpernel, he is a courageous swordsman. As the Pimpernel, Blakeney works to free Gallic nobility from death during the fervor of the French Revolution. However, Blakeney’s life of luxury with his beautiful bride, Marguerite (Jane Seymour, Harry Wild, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman), is threatened when the French send sinister operative Chauvelin (Sir Ian McKellen, Lord of the Rings films) to stop the Pimpernel at any cost.
Available October 7
The Taste of Things (2023)
Set in France in 1889, the film follows the live of Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel, Pacifiction, The Piano Teacher) as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie (Juliette Binoche, The English Patient, The New Look). They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.
This French-language feature film is available May 10
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You may also enjoy the following non-period movies and series:
The TV special “Osborne House” should appeal to period drama fans. Nestled on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, the unique Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s favorite, where she and Prince Albert came to escape royal life. Filmed with unprecedented access. Add to your WATCHLIST Available May 20.
You may also like the period-inspired “Henry IX”: Henry IX, written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais features a classic story of a forty-something man suffering a mid-life crisis and looking to escape from his current situation – the twist being that this forty-something man also happens to be the King of England (or more accurately Great Britain and the Commonwealth). Set in the entirely fictional, but contemporary court of King Henry IX, the series sees Henry (Charles Edwards, The Crown) struggle to make changes to his life in the face of centuries of tradition and a Royal household who are fairly sure they have his – and if not, certainly have their own – best interests at heart. Add to your WATCHLIST All 3 episodes available February 5
Featuring some of period drama’s favorite leading ladies, be sure to catch “Tea with the Dames,” available March 4: Dames Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith get together for tea to reminisce and discuss their acting careers. Add to your WATCHLIST
Available March 4 and March 11 respectively, and sure to please Anglophiles: “Britain by the Book”: Two of Britain’s most loved personalities see some of the country’s most beautiful landmarks, meet and get to know people, and uncover the local quirks and joys of Martin’s beloved home county. Add to your WATCHLIST and “Britain’s Most Scenic Counties: Norfolk & Suffolk”: Narrated by award-winning actor Bill Nighy this series celebrates the beauty of Norfolk & Suffolk, England’s gorgeous Eastern counties. Add to your WATCHLIST
Beginning October 28, catch the contemporary comedic dramatic 2024 film “Ghostlight”: When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer, The Dark Knight, Road to Perdition) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Add to your WATCHLIST
November 25, jump aboard the “Canal Boat Diaries” (Seasons 1 – 2): Aboard the narrowboat Naughty Lass, an explorer navigates the intricate network of canals, revealing the beauty of England’s landscapes, towns, and villages from a unique perspective. Add to your WATCHLIST (coming soon)
Other Period Dramas on Acorn TV in 2024
The following list of historical, costume, and period dramas currently streaming on Acorn TV is divided into categories: Adapted from the Book, Set in New Territories, Set around The Great War & Second World War, Set in the 1950s and 1960s, Period-set Comedy and Fantasy, For Fans of Sleuthing, and Related Documentaries, Docudramas, and Films.
If you aren’t already a subscriber, you can still watch these shows: Acorn TV offers a free trial through their website, as well as through the Acorn TV Prime Video Add-on Channel.
Adapted from the Book
A Woman of Substance Saga: From the novels by Barbara Taylor Bradford, this Emmy®-nominated miniseries charts the rise of Emma Harte from poor Yorkshire servant girl to one of the world’s richest tycoons. Propelled by star-studded casts and rich period detail, these brilliant adaptations of Bradford’s bestselling novels bring to life two of her most unforgettable heroines. The beloved trilogy that begins with Emma Harte’s remarkable rise from servant girl to international retailing magnate comes full circle when Emma’s granddaughter must struggle against powerful enemies to keep the family’s corporate empire from collapsing. From beginning to end, these are inspiring stories of love, power, and determination. Starring Deborah Kerr, Jenny Seagrove, Liam Neeson, Barry Bostwick. Add to your WATCHLIST
Catherine Cookson’s A Dinner with Herbs: One night in 1851, the fathers of young Hal Roystan (Tom Goodman-Hill, Humans) and Roddy Greenbank (Jonathan Kerrigan, Heartbeat) are killed by the same man, setting off a chain of events that brings the orphan boys together into a fateful friendship with local girl Mary Ellen (Melanie Clark Pullen, George Gently) and then drives them apart with consequences that echo on to the next generation. Based on the book from the British novelist. Add to your WATCHLIST
Catherine Cookson’s The Round Tower: Vanessa (Emilia Fox) is the daughter of wealthy parents. Angus (Ben Miles) is the son of their housekeeper. But when Angus is blamed for a scandal that threatens her family, the pair form an unexpected bond that fuels his ambitions for their future. Based on the book from the British novelist. Add to your WATCHLIST
Catherine Cookson’s Tilly Trotter: Set in 1830’s rural England, Tilly Trotter is the compelling story of a courageous young girl envied by women for her beauty, lusted after by men, accused of witchcraft and forced to rise above the prejudice of many people in the community in which she lives. Based on the book from the British novelist. Add to your WATCHLIST
Dalgliesh: Based on P.D. James’s global bestsellers, this riveting mystery series stars Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Doctor Foster) as enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. A recent widower and acclaimed poet, Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England. An Acorn TV Exclusive. Read more about it. Add to your WATCHLIST
I, Claudius: Winner of an Emmy and numerous other awards, this BBC epic is a tale of ambition, debauchery, and intrigue based on the novels by Robert Graves. Rated one of the “100 Best TV Shows of All Time” by Time magazine, the series spans the history of the Roman Empire from Augustus through Claudius and stars Derek Jacobi, Patrick Stewart, Sian Phillips, Lindsay Duncan, John Hurt, and Brian Blessed. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Larkins (Seasons 1 & 2): This exciting new adaptation of H.E. Bates’ classic novel The Darling Buds of May follows the warm-hearted, wheeler-dealing adventures of the iconic Larkin family in the idyllic Kent countryside. Set in the late 1950s, each episode contains a story of the week concerning their personal family sagas, and the politics of their village life alongside series arc stories. An Acorn TV Exclusive. Read more about it. Starring Bradley Walsh (Law & Order UK), Joanna Scanlan (No Offence) and Sabrina Bartlett (Bridgerton). Add to your WATCHLIST
Poldark: This epic saga created a sensation when it first aired on Masterpiece Theatre in 1975, drawing comparisons to “Gone with the Wind.” Set in 18th-century Cornwall after America’s War for Independence, Robin Ellis stars as Captain Ross Poldark, a young hero who returns home to find his estate in ruins, his inheritance gone, and his beloved Elizabeth (Jill Townsend) engaged to another man. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Scarlet Pimpernel: This Emmy-nominated adaptation of the classic swashbucking tale stars Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman) and Anthony Andrews (Brideshead Revisited). While enemies of the new French Republic are carried to off to the guillotine, more than a few of France’s hated aristocrats have escaped execution thanks to the actions of a dashing young Englishman known as the Scarlet Pimpernel. Based on the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Sleuthing section below also has numerous Agatha Christie adaptations, alongside other period-set mysteries based on books.
Set in New Territories
Dominion Creek: In 1897, the Connolly brothers-recent immigrants from Ireland-dream of striking it rich in the Wild West. When news reaches them of a fortune in the Yukon, youngest brother Samus heads north to the town of Dominion, leaving Tom and Pdraig no choice but to follow their wayward sibling. Add to your WATCHLIST
Set around The Great War & Second World War
And Then There Were None: On the brink of World War II, 10 troubled strangers are invited to an isolated island–and targeted for death, one by one. Based on the bestselling crime novel of all time by Agatha Christie, this period mystery boasts an all-star cast including Charles Dance, Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Anna Maxwell Martin, Toby Stephens, Burn Gorman, Noah Taylor, and Aidan Turner. Add to your WATCHLIST
Close to the Enemy: An all-star cast including Jim Sturgess, Alfred Molina, Angela Bassett, Alfie Allen, and Lindsay Duncan anchors this lavish British drama set in a bomb-damaged London hotel during the aftermath of WWII. Intelligence officer Callum Ferguson must complete his last task for the Army: convince captured German scientist Dieter Koehler to work with the British government. Add to your WATCHLIST
Foyle’s War: Combining historical accuracy with compelling mysteries, this award winning British series is a must-watch. Michael Kitchen stars as Christopher Foyle, the upright, laconic detective tasked with investigating cases on the home front as WWII ravages the social fabric of his coastal community. Add to your WATCHLIST
Restless: This Emmy-nominated BBC drama is a tale of passion, duplicity, and betrayal. boasts a terrific cast. Ruth Gilmartin (Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey) is stunned to learn that her mother (Charlotte Rampling, Broadchurch), has been living a double life. Her real name is Eva Delectorskaya, and she worked as a spy for the British in the 1940s. Read our review. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Wipers Times: It’s 1916 and British Captain Fred Roberts and his detachment discover an abandoned printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium. Roberts has an idea – he will produce a newspaper to raise the spirits of his soldiers. They call it The Wipers Times – after the army slang for Ypres – and fill it with spoofs, jokes, and subversive comedy. A hit with the troops on the Western Front, it also incurs the wrath of top brass who want it banned. Can Roberts’ comic distraction to the mayhem of war survive? Based on the remarkable true story of a satirical newspaper published on the front lines of World War One, this poignant yet comedic drama revels in the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity, telling for the first time how these inspirational men used humor and wit to remain sane amidst one of the deadliest conflicts in modern history. Add to your WATCHLIST
Set in the 1950s and 1960s
A Place to Call Home: This binge-worthy saga is brimming with secrets, passion, romance, and intrigue. Over six addictive seasons, “A Place to Call Home” explores the ties that hold families together and the betrayals that can tear them apart. Read our interview. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Hour: Set in the 1950s, this Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated BBC drama delves into the high-stakes world of TV news. Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, and Dominic West headline an all-star cast that includes Anna Chancellor and Peter Capaldi. Read our review. Add to your WATCHLIST
WPC 56 (Seasons 1 – 3): In 1950s England, Gina Dawson (Jennie Jacques, Vikings) is determined to prove her mettle as the first Woman Police Constable at the Brinford Police Station-no matter the roadblocks her male colleagues throw her way. Add to your WATCHLIST
Also see “Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries” in the Sleuthing section below.
Period-set Comedy and Fantasy
Dead Still: A six-episode Victorian era crime drama and Acorn Original. Set in 1880s Ireland, this darkly comic murder mystery follows renowned memorial photographer Brock Blennerhasset (Michael Smiley), who makes a living out of taking photos of the dead in the Victorian era of “postmortem photography.” Blennerhasset becomes targeted as a possible suspect in a series of murders and with his family put in harm’s way, tenacious detective Frederick Regan (Aidan O’Hare) drags him into an investigation of Dublin’s criminal underbelly to track down the real serial killer before he strikes again. Inspired by a true-life Irish tradition in the 1800s, this series also stars Kerr Logan (Alias Grace) and Eileen O’Higgins (Brooklyn, Mary Queen of Scots). Read our REVIEW. Add to your WATCHLIST
Decline and Fall: This acclaimed BBC adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s (Brideshead Revisited) novel follows Paul Pennyfeather (Jack Whitehall), an unassuming Oxford theology student whose expulsion finds him working under headmaster Fagan (David Suchet, Poirot) at a third-rate private school in Wales. Add to your WATCHLIST
For Fans of Sleuthing
Agatha Christie Hour: From renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie come these tales of intrigue and romance set in Art Deco-era England. These classic adaptations feature star-studded casts, including John Nettles, Amanda Redman, Stephanie Cole, and Rupert Everett. Add to your WATCHLIST
Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime: Jessica Raine (Wolf Hall, Call the Midwife) and David Walliams (Little Britain) star in these delightful adaptations of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence mysteries. Set in Cold War Britain, the bickering, bantering couple find themselves embroiled in a series of mysteries and espionage plots. Add to your WATCHLIST
Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution: An all-star cast including Kim Cattrall, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones, and David Haig feature in this acclaimed TV movie based on Agatha Christie’s timeless murder mystery. Set in 1920s London, this is a sumptuous adaptation. Add to your WATCHLIST
City of Vice: London, 1753. As the new Magistrates of Westminster, novelist Henry Fielding (Ian McDiarmid, Star Wars films) and his blind half-brother John want to set up a police force to tackle London’s soaring crime epidemic. They find a potential patron in Lord Newcastle, the Prime Minister’s brother, but he is unsure of such a force’s merits. With the help of Saunders Welch, the High Constable of Holborn, the brothers set out to show Newcastle they can rid the streets of the violent criminal gangs. Add to your WATCHLIST
Foyle’s War: Combining historical accuracy with compelling mysteries, this award winning British series is a must-watch. Michael Kitchen stars as Christopher Foyle, the upright, laconic detective tasked with investigating cases on the home front as WWII ravages the social fabric of his coastal community. Add to your WATCHLIST
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears: In this lighthearted feature film, Essie Davis returns in the role as the slinky, seductive and risk-taking Melbourne sleuth The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher embarking on an exhilarating new journey of mystery and mayhem through exotic 1920s British Palestine and the opulence of grand London manors. In 1929 Jerusalem, Phryne’s rescue of a young Bedouin girl leads her on a globe-trotting adventure to uncover priceless treasures, wartime secrets, and an ancient tomb bearing a terrible curse, with the help of handsome detective Jack Robinson. Read more about it. Add to your WATCHLIST
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: This stylish and sexy period mystery stars Essie Davis as Phryne Fisher, a thoroughly modern woman operating in a mostly male world. Set in 1920s Melbourne, the series follows the glamorous lady detective as she goes about her work with a pistol close at hand and, more often than not, a male admirer even closer. Add to your WATCHLIST
Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries: In this spin-off to the wildly popular Australian mystery series, Phryne Fisher’s long-lost niece, Peregrine, decides to follow in her stylish footsteps as a lady detective for a new era. With the help of the handsome, straitlaced Detective James Steed and a group of accomplished women, Peregrine investigates murders in 1960s Melbourne. Read our REVIEW. Add to your WATCHLIST
Murdoch Mysteries: In this beloved, award-winning Canadian series, Detective William Murdoch solves turn-of-the-century Toronto’s most intriguing mysteries with the help of Constable Crabtree, Dr. Julia Ogden, and Inspector Brackenreid. Read more about it. Add to your WATCHLIST
Also see “Dead Still” in the Comedy section above.
Related Documentaries, Docudramas & Films
A Music Lover’s Guide to Murdoch Mysteries (TV Special): Acorn TV typically delights fans with the new season of “Murdoch Mysteries” on Christmas Eve, but production has been delayed this year due to COVID-19. So the producers of this long-running, award-winning Canadian series have created a behind-the-scenes music special with a seven-piece ensemble from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to perform a concert of Murdoch-era music (circa early 1900s.) Add to your WATCHLIST
Digging for Britain: In this captivating documentary series, Professor Alice Roberts visits archaeological excavations around the U.K. over a yearlong period, linking together the results of digs and investigations of the country’s history. Add to your WATCHLIST
Elizabeth I & Her Enemies: Queen Elizabeth I was one of England’s greatest monarchs, but she spent her life surrounded by enemies. Presenters Dan Jones (Britain’s Bloody Crown) and Suzannah Lipscomb (Hidden Killers) tell this dramatic tale of jealousy, betrayal, and ambition, with Lily Cole (Snow White and the Huntsman) portraying Elizabeth in the key clashes that shaped her life. Add to your WATCHLIST
Grand Tours of Scotland (Seasons 2 & 3): With a Victorian guidebook in his hands, historian Paul Murton travels the country and traces the changes that have taken place since the birth of Scottish tourism 200 years ago. For centuries, “north of the border” had been regarded as a place to avoid and early travelers complained about the savage terrain and uncouth habits of the natives. To find out what changed to make Scotland an internationally celebrated tourist destination, Paul recreates six journeys suggested by a well-worn copy of “Black’s Picturesque Guide to Scotland” and follows in the footsteps of the first tourists to come here. Add to your WATCHLIST
The Lost King (2023): A feature-length film that fans of British period dramas will love. Based on the true story of an amateur British historian’s (Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water) unlikely – and ultimately successful – quest to find the lost remains of King Richard III’s remains. Philippa Langley took on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the England’s most controversial rulers. Add to your WATCHLIST
Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets: Mary Berry is given an exclusive invitation to some of the UK’s most lavish country houses. Mary is whisked away from the well-trodden tourist paths to meet the families who own these exceptional homes and their knowledgeable, dedicated staff. Revealing life both upstairs and downstairs, she will visit the gardens, kitchens and private quarters, unearthing secrets that only friends and family usually get to see. Add to your WATCHLIST
Mary Berry’s Country House at Christmas: In this sumptuous and heartwarming special, Mary Berry visits Harewood House in Yorkshire to meet its army of skilled staff and dedicated volunteers as they prepare the house for Christmas. With its Robert Adam interiors, Chippendale furniture and Capability Brown gardens, Harewood is one of the nation’s most beautiful stately homes. Mary discovers how houses like Harewood celebrate Christmas on a grand scale and shows us how to make delicious modern recipes inspired by forgotten festive dishes of the past. Add to your WATCHLIST
Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Super Sleuths: Go behind the scenes of the beloved series starring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. In this delightful documentary, the cast, crew, and a variety of experts discuss adapting Christie’s works and explore Poirot’s widespread appeal. Add to your WATCHLIST
She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens: Hosted by Dr. Helen Castor and filmed on location in England and France, this captivating BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed. Add to your WATCHLIST
Tales of Irish Castles: This six part series explores the great stories, legends and characters associated with the most beautiful, notorious and historical castles across Ireland – in Dublin, Trim, Blarney, Limerick, Carrickfergus, Kilkenny, Birr and more. Hosted by Simon Delaney, the series takes the audience on an incredible journey throughout the island of Ireland – where more castles were built than in the rest of the British Isles combined. Add to your WATCHLIST
Victorian Farm: Frozen in time, lost in Victorian rural England, the Acton Scott Estate in Shropshire is the setting for this landmark BBC Two observational series. In a unique project, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn immerse themselves in the life of the Victorian farmer. Using the antique tools and machinery collected by the Acton family over the centuries and laboring for a full calendar year, the team rediscover a forgotten world of skills, craft and knowledge – assisted by the ever-dwindling band of experts who try to keep such crafts alive – providing a fascinating insight into a pivotal time in agricultural history. With Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, Peter Ginn. Add to your WATCHLIST
Victorian Farm: Christmas: Following the success of BBC Two’s “Victorian Farm” series, three more one-hour specials look at the lives of 19th Century farmers. Filmed in and around the Acton Scott Estate in Shropshire, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn return to the Estate to tackle an array of new farming tasks; to explore life in the wider working countryside; and discover in depth how the Victorians created the celebration of Christmas as we know it today – from greeting cards and Christmas Carols to the rich array of festive food they put on the table. Add to your WATCHLIST
Walking Through History (Season 1): Slap on those walking boots, grab your compass and take a delightful trip through British history. Tony Robinson is your guide in this illuminating history documentary series as he explores some of the UK’s most exquisite and memorable landscapes, exploring the events from the past that took place there. Unearth fascinating tales and meet colorful characters from yesteryear. Add to your WATCHLIST
If you enjoyed this post, be sure to see The Period Films List, with British, historical and costume dramas sorted by era.
