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—Evan Fleischer, Created by: Richard Cottan, Peter Harness, Richard McBrien Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Sarah Smart, Tom Hiddlestone, Ricahrd McCabe, David Warner, Saskia Reeves, Watch on Amazon via Britbox The Forsyte family gather to celebrate the engagement of Winifred to Montague Dartie. In less capable hands, these stories would’ve likely flown off the rails and veered into the completely ridiculous, but the talented cast of Downton Abbey manage to always handle it with aplomb. —Allison Keene, Created by: Andrew Davies Stars: Denis Lawson, Anna Maxwell Martin, Patrick Kennedy, Carey Mulligan, Gillian Anderson, Charles Dance, Alun Armstrong, Timothy West, Burn Gorman, In the mid-aughts, the BBC decided to adapt (once again) a host of lesser-known works by Charles Dickens, starting with Bleak House. Following police detectives around the clock, these real stories have all the intrigue and fascination of a well-produced drama, as each investigation plays out against the time pressure of only being able to hold a suspect for 24 hours. My List Added My List Remove. Carry On Abroad. Got it. —Matt Brennan, Created by: Sue Birtwistle, Susie Conklin Stars: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Simon Woods, Michael Gambon, Lisa Dillon, Claudie Blakley, Based on three charming novels by Elizabeth Gaskell, Cranford is a gentle, humorous, and warm-hearted chronicle of life in rural England in the 1840s. It's based on the book by John Galsworthy. Watch on PBS Passport, Based on the best-selling historical novel series by Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall stars Mark Rylance (everyone’s favorite award-winning, poetry-spouting thespian) as Thomas Cromwell, the lawyer and statesman who ended up rising through the ranks (via a combination of sheer intelligence and Machiavellian manipulation) to become the right-hand man of King Henry VIII. Furnished by a miniaturist, every new piece that Nella is given seems to predict some new tragedy within the house, which is full of secrets—not all of which find a satisfying ending. Black Narcissus. Viewers get to see both sides throughout each season’s case: the detective work and the personal lives of those connected to it—one of whom is ultimately the perpetrator. There’s something to be said for a complete, stand-alone tale, yet viewed collectively, Suchet’s thorough ownership of the dapper detective—all 25 years of it—is all the more impressive, so immersed is he in Christie’s world. But like so much in the streaming world, just because we once saw these shows on PBS doesn’t mean you can find them there today (RIP forever the OG Anne of Green Gables miniseries). As charming as Garai is (and as fantastically neurotic Michael Gambon is as Mr. Woodhouse), there’s nothing particularly revolutionary about this steady and staid adaptation. And if you are just now considering catching up, you are in for a treat. Before Downton Abbey, there was The Forsyte Saga. Of note: Many of these series also hop around Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming sites—so keep your eyes peeled! Opulent period drama starring Damian Lewis and Gina McKee. And yet, the series share many similarities. But more than anything, you feel like you’re being let it on the secrets your schoolbooks never shared with you. As they decipher the clues and patterns, the ladies must juggle their sleuthing efforts with their newly civilian lives—to avoid suspicion, de facto leader Susan (Anna Maxwell Martin) and co. tell their husbands they’re in a book club. Richard Armitage is maddeningly attractive in the series and received a similar reception at the time to Colin Firth’s portrayal of Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Around the same time the BBC started adapting lesser-known Dickens works into a miniseries format written by Andrew Davies, so too did it bring us some of the lesser-appreciated Jane Austen works (from Davies, naturally). Wolf Hall’s primary strength, however, lies in depicting the fascinating machinations of 16th century politics, the importance of religious freedom and reform, and how a few choice whispers can so drastically influence the progression of history. If you can, give. A Matter of Life and Death. If you aren’t already supporting your local PBS station, why not? As easy as it is to get caught up in Ralph’s rakish charms, though, the real scene-stealer is Roshen Seth as Darius Dalal, the understanding and quietly content father of the always-on-edge Aafrin (Patel). It’s a great watch no matter what category it falls into. —Allison Keene, Created by: Guy Burt Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Rachael Stirling, Sophie Rundle, Julie Graham, Hattie Morahan, Murder mysteries and the BBC go together like tea and crumpets (see also: Ripper Street, George Gently, Hinterland, this list). Social Media. Follow @NewOnNetflixUK. Fans of sumptuous costume dramas will find plenty to love in the series’ lavish production design, while those seeking the images of esteemed European actors bouncing off each other will also have a lot to savor. Gorgeously costumed and compellingly crafted, Victoria is a wonderful series to fully immerse yourself in—one that will (for many Americans, at least) have you constantly on Wikipedia to learn more about the historical events it portrays. Annabel Sampson. Great Expectations, 2011 TV miniseriesCharles Dickens’s 1861 novel is dramatised in a three-part series starring Gillian Anderson as the ill-fated Miss Havisham, Douglas Booth as Pip and Vanessa Kirby as Estella. Watch on PBS Passport, A tour of BBC programming would be incomplete without some Agatha Christie. As you can imagine, this is an epic tale following many people through half a century. TRIAL OFFER: 3 Issues for £1. It is a soothing, deeply engaging alternative to the sound of fury of so many current dramas. Amnesia? ... Classic films on BritBox at launch. BritBox UK announces raft of debut originals London, ... Downton Abbey and Victoria, and beloved classics such as Upstairs Downstairs, Prime Suspect, The Forsyte Saga and Poldark. The Durrells in Corfu just completed its fourth and final season in the U.S., where we say goodbye to this English family living in Greece in the 1930s, just before the dawn of a new war. The Forsyte Saga (2002) Available on Amazon here via a PBS Masterpiece Subscription (7-day free trial available) Created by: John Galsworthy, Stephen Mallatratt Stars: Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, Ioan Gruffudd. Follow @NewOnNetflixUK. Tell us about Band of Brothers. Though it could have used more time in which to spin its intriguing tale, the uniqueness of the setting and storyline, especially given its elements of gothic drama and unexpected humor (not to mention the immensity of Taylor-Joy’s talent), make it both a surprising and worthy watch. They've done a pretty good job of ageing and witchifying her. It is familiar ground prettily trod, a comforting return to a story told many times over. Prime Video Channels is the Prime benefit that lets you choose your channels. There have been many prior versions of the tale, and most of them condense it to two or three hours. Upstairs, Downstairs (2010) The main character, solicitor and connoisseurSoames Forsâ ¦ Find where to watch episodes online now! The Guardian reviewed it at the time, saying: ‘Some people have been moaning that Gillian Anderson isn't old enough to be Miss Havisham, that she's a cougar rather than a crone, too ravishing for Havisham. Follow @NewOnNetflixUSA. Beatie Edney, Jack Farthing, Heida Reed, Kyle Soller, Richard Harrington, Phil Davis, Warren Clarke, Lovers of sweeping, romantic sagas will delight at this Masterpiece presentation, which takes viewers back to the late 1700s following the American Revolutionary War. The evocative saga of love, power and betrayal continues into the next generation in this second series. Suffice it to say that the family continue to have their adventures, but the feeling of things winding down is acute in these last episodes. Much loved for all the right reasons, this six part series is one to return to time and time again. Jane Eyre, 2006 BBC miniseries. Go forth and enjoy – even enjoy a triumvirate of Jane Eyres, with versions spanning 1973 to 2006. —Keri Lumm, Look, if Lucy Worsley wants to tell you something about history, probably focused around the Tudor, Regency, or Victorian eras, you listen ok? Worsley’s intimate knowledge of the niche subject matter of each of her documentaries will leave you full of trivia facts, yes, but her illuminating the lives of women in particular during these eras gives essential context into how our own modern customs were formed. He’s also up to his grizzled scruff in the throes of an existential tailspin, which makes, say, the image of a 15-year-old girl seeing him, panicking, and setting herself on fire an even tougher trauma to process. The series, stunningly directed by Hettie MacDonald and wonderfully adapted by Kenneth Lonergan, is in many ways an atypical and refreshing period piece. Ross Poldark, an officer in the British army, returns home to his family estates in Cornwall to discover that not only was he presumed dead, but his father has died, the woman he loves is marrying his cousin, and he has a mountain of debts and no obvious way to raise the funds. A beautifully engrossing soap opera filled with a higher caste of desperate souls, Brideshead is always worth revisiting. Before Downton Abbey, there was The Forsyte Saga. It offers a glimpse into one high society family’s life from the outside and its stars include theatre legends Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud. A delightful if overlooked take on a classic, the women here may be little, but they are also strong, brilliant, and full of heart. The Forsyte Saga. —Keri Lumm, Created by: Andrew Davies Stars: Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, Adeel Akhtar, Johnny Flynn, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Written by Victor Hugo and published in 1862, Les Misérables is known as one of the great novels of the 19th century. Gorgeous to look at and with a sumptuous score to match, the series is Victorian-era consumer porn. This 2018 retelling of the novel—which many people familiar with the story through the stage musical and its screen adaptations may not have actually read—is brought to you by Masterpiece, and it lives up to the name. The three-part miniseries is is a fitting tribute to the novel’s central themes: love, kinship, and the bravery of women, and is as bright, clever, and emotional and any excellent adaptation should be (it’s also one of the only adaptations that makes Amy less hateful and where Jo rejecting Laurie makes real emotional sense). It stars Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, Ioan Gruffudd and many more. The dizzying, cacophonous ending is a bit rushed given all that comes before it, but Little Dorrit is ultimately one of the most sweeping and engrossing miniseries of our age, too oft forgotten but well worth your time. Jane Eyre, 2006 BBC miniseriesRuth Wilson is cast as Jane in this series, to a Mr Rochester played by Toby Stephens (Summer of Rockets). Chronicling the lives of three generations of a wealthy family from the late 1800s through early 1900s, The Forsyte Saga is based on the John Galsworthy trilogy of the same name. Opulent period drama starring Damian Lewis and Gina McKee. There’s even a Piven lookalike (Emun Elliott) as the titular store’s too-suave owner. It’s also a good mix of what you can find on Amazon/Britbox/Masterpiece services below (Passport links are found throughout this list), and includes Sherlock, which is not included with those other services. The two solve Cases of the Week as vicar Sidney listens to jazz, questions his faith, and tries to stop being in love with his childhood friend Amanda, since they cannot marry. While the cast and setting is thoroughly lovely, there is definite creative license taken to what Austen fans will expect. Deene Park in Northamptonshire, the spectacular seat of the Brudenell family, was used as the setting of Rochester’s Thornfield Hall. The Forsyte Saga follows three generations of an upper-middle class family. The content here is free if you are a current PBS donor (at $60/year or $5/mo levels, typically, though levels vary by location). It’s a mesmerizing viewing experience, with a perfectly gothic Victorian aesthetic that creaks with sly humor. ... Before Downton Abbey, there was The Forsyte Saga. —Bonnie Stiernberg, Created by: Chris Lang Stars: Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar, In the compelling modern crime series Unforgotten, DCI Cassie Stuart (an always-excellent and recently ubiquitous Nicola Walker) and DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) doggedly pursue cold case murders and disappearances. —Amanda Schurr, Created by: Heidi Thomas Stars: Ed Stoppard, Keeley Hawes, Eileen Atkins, Claire Foy, Alex Kingston, Jean Marsh, Anne Reid, Adrian Acarborough, The original Upstairs, Downstairs is one of the most beloved series in Masterpiece history, so it makes sense that someone would eventually try to remake it. 2 series available. The Forsyte Saga – This 2002 adaptation of John Galsworthy's novel follows the life of an English family over 34 years stretching from Victorian England to World War 1. The Angel Clare to Arterton’s Tess, was Eddie Redmayne, soon-to-be Oscar winner; the series also stars Jodie Whittaker and Ruth Jones. Currently you are able to watch "The Forsyte Saga" streaming on BritBox or buy it as download on Amazon Video. Wallander is a study in visual contrasts: saturated color schemes, dramatic plays of shadows and light, extreme changes in focus. —Amanda Schurr. If you find this useful then please share the site with your other BritBox friends and drop me a tweet @MaFt. While we’re all pretty well-versed on the comings and goings on Netflix, BritBox also has its fair share of dazzling period dramas to keep one hooked and entertained throughout this period. Watch on PBS Passport Follow @NewOnNetflixCA_ Follow @NewOnNetflixANZ. Watch on HBO Max, Kenneth Branagh is marvelous in this moody procedural based on the novels of Henning Mankell, and the original Swedish film adaptations. After all, it is hard to imagine the virginal Austen writing explicit sex scenes that pepper this new work. —Allison Keene, Created by: Simon Langton Stars: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker,Julia Sawalha, Horse riders make their way through a 16mm-colored countryside, Colin Firth makes his way into a lake, and Austen makes her way onto TV in what remains the definitive adaptation of Austen’s work for the screen (the breathtaking opening three minutes of Joe Wright’s 2005 film adaptation aside). Featuring four young stars on the rise as the unforgettable March girls, Emily Watson as their mother, Marmee, and the 92-year-old Angela Lansbury in an astoundingly good turn as Aunt March, Little Women—adapted by Heidi Thomas (Call the Midwife) and directed by Vanessa Caswill—has all the makings of a new beloved viewing tradition. Follow @NewOnNetflixUSA. The impossibly charming host is not just a walking encyclopedia, she brings an incredible amount of enthusiasm to these programs that might have otherwise been a snooze fest. —Allison Keene, Created by: Clive Exton Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran, Watch on Amazon via Bribox If you find this useful then please share the site with your other BritBox friends and drop me a tweet @MaFt. A well-costumed soap opera, Mr. Selfridge is on the saucier side of Masterpiece’s offerings, and also makes a good companion watch with the similarly-themed (and earlier-set) Paradise. (Durrells has a total of 26 episodes, which is not an insurmountable number even in Peak TV!) Those have, over the years, mostly been part of Masterpiece Theater, Masterpiece Classic, Masterpiece Mystery, and Masterpiece Contemporary. The miniseries is perfect for those who love the flavor of Jane Austin but want an unexpected storyline with a touch of the erotic. —Allison Keene, Created by: John Galsworthy, Stephen Mallatratt Stars: Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, Ioan Gruffudd, Before Downton Abbey, there was The Forsyte Saga. It gives you an expanded version of what you currently see on PBS, including full seasons of your favorite shows before they have aired weekly. Welcome to Tatler. Murder on the Home Front (2013): Set during the London Blitz of 1940, this is a world where people live life in the moment. However, there are two routes you can take to watch the bulk of the best that Masterpiece has to offer. Follow @NewOnNetflixUSA. It also stars Tamsin Greig (who is currently starring in Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia) as Miss Bates and Johnny Lee Miller as Mr George Knightley. Oh, big-time. A story that became a benchmark for appointment television in the 1960s returns in a lavish new production with an all-star cast. Watch on PBS Passport. If you find this useful then please share the site with your other BritBox friends and drop me a tweet @MaFt. If you find this useful then please share the site with your other BritBox friends and drop me a tweet @MaFt. There is a lovely, simmering romantic storyline here as well in the form of Matthew Macfadyen’s Arthur Clennam, as well as a wonderfully bizarre performance from Andy Serkis. And this version, written by Andrew Davies, is an absolute banger. Full stop. It follows, from the 1920s to the early 1940s, the life and romances of the protagonist Charles Ryder, played by Jeremy Irons. So it holds that Grantchester—a story about a murder mystery-solving vicar—would itself be grand. START WATCHING FOR FREE … The massive content dump will significantly increase their total number of titles while also making BritBox home to the largest streaming collection of British period dramas that … Pride and Prejudice, 1995 TV seriesThis famous series starring Colin Firth as Mr Darcy, Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet and a fantastically shrieky Alison Steadman as Mrs Bennet, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy. The Forsyte Saga (2002) Available on Amazon here via a PBS Masterpiece Subscription (7-day free trial available) Created by: John Galsworthy, Stephen Mallatratt Stars: Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, Ioan Gruffudd. Cancel anytime. Miller’s Knightly is the perfect mix of affection and exasperation, even if he’s never much of a surprising love interest (he is obviously the love interest). Lady Chatterley, 1993 seriesSean Bean, Joely Richardson and D. H. Lawrence, indeed, a hugely appealing on-screen triumvirate, that drew in over 12 million viewers when it first aired in a string of four episodes, just under thirty years ago. What sets this drama apart are the four women at the center of the puzzle, a quartet of former code breakers from the same WWII think tank as that in The Imitation Game (granted, these characters are fictional). A story that became a benchmark for appointment television in the 1960s returns in a lavish new production with an all-star cast. And he doesn’t want to succeed out of some sense of upper-class pride, but for the people of Cornwall who have fallen on hard times.—Paulette Cohn, Created by: Derek Granger Stars: Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, It was almost 40 years ago when the BBC miniseries Brideshead Revisited captivated audiences with its portrayal of early 20th century British aristocracy and Catholic guilt. And, more importantly, she feels like Miss Havisham’. Branagh gives an aptly measured, introspective performance, a man who observes everything, but can’t make sense of anything anymore, the very least of which is himself. Yes, PBS has given us many treasures over the last 50 (yes, 50! Follow @NewOnNetflixUSA. The reboot version, which launched in 2012 and ran for just two seasons (and only six total episodes), features a stacked ensemble that includes Keeley Hawes, Claire Foy, Alex Kingston, Eileen Aitkins, and original series cast member Jean Marsh. The series is loosely based on the real story of the Durrells in a trilogy written by Louisa’s youngest son Gerry (portrayed in the series by Milo Parker). And indeed, in this 2009 version starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller hits all of the right notes. But the less known about the gentle twists the final season takes the better. —Allison Keene, Created by: Heidi Thomas Stars: Emily Watson, Maya Hawke, Willa Fitzgerald, Katheryn Newton, Annes Elwy, Jonah Hauer-King, Angela Lansbury, Though it had the misfortune to air a little too close to Greta Gerwig’s adored film version to get noticed, don’t sleep on the BBC/PBS Little Women miniseries. —Allison Keene, Created by: Sally Head Stars:Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Karen Tomlin, Peter Capaldi, Watch on Amazon via Bribox But there are a number of compelling subplots that provide some balance, including romance and revolution, and all of it is a complicated collision between Indian and English culture. Looking to watch The Forsyte Saga (2002)? The saga starts in the 1870s and ends in the 1920s. Looking to watch The Forsyte Saga (2002)? Follow @NewOnNetflixUSA. Led by an excellent cast (including, rather iconically, Gillian Anderson), this battle of wills (both literal and figurative) is long enough to be able to include the full measure of Dickens’ strange side characters and dizzying plot strands, all of which connect in one way or another and in fantastically satisfying ways. Hope Coke, The lavish period drama only hit screens on Christmas Day, but its viewing figures have already reached stratospheric heights – with the show becoming Netflix’s most-watched series ever, The Netflix series may be a racy new take on the period drama genre, but the abundance of sexual scandals isn’t so far from historical fact, Everything you need to know about Regé-Jean Page: The dashing Duke of Hastings in Netflix’s Bridgerton, Bridgerton streamed by 82 million households in its first month alone, Bridgerton fans rejoice: Netflix hit gets the green light for Seasons 3 and 4, Why the raunchy world of Bridgerton is more accurate than you might think.