Period Drama
Elizabeth R
Glenda Jackson stars as Queen Elizabeth I in this series documenting the dramatic reign of the Virgin Queen.
1. The Lion's Cub (86 mins)
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- The Wars of the RosesPeter Hall's classic productions for the RSC, featuring Janet Suzman and Ian Holm
- Hamlet from Bristol Old VicA bold adaptation of the classic tragedy with Billy Howle, Niamh Cusack and Mirren Mack145 mins
- A Suitable BoyIn 1950s India, passionate Lata is torn between family and the promise of romance.
- Wessex TalesThomas Hardy's short stories, from surreal to sorrowful, with a host of vintage talent
- Grey GraniteLife is hard. Chris and her son confront wealth and poverty of a nation built before them
- The DuchessThe scandal that shocked a nation. Keira Knightley stars in a tumultuous true story100 mins
- A Christmas Carol: A Ghost StoryDark and delightful – Mark Gatiss’ spine-tingling adaptation of the Dickens classic104 mins
- HattieWhat a carry on. How actress Hattie Jacques' home life was shattered by a secret affair85 mins
- Fear of FannyJulia Davis stars as the culinary icon who whisked up a storm with her food and fashion79 mins
- Bleak HouseDarkness, despair and forbidden love. The all-star adaptation of the Dickens classic
- The Mayor of CasterbridgeA Thomas Hardy adaptation with Alan Bates as a man trying to atone for his terrible past
- PriscillaWife to the King. Icon to the world. Priscilla Presley's intimate biopic of love and fame106 mins