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The Amazing Mr. Blunden
The Private Life of Samuel Pepys
Vikings: Valhalla (Season 1)
This series starts a century after the original series and will tell the tales of some of the best-known Norsemen in history: Leif Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Harald Hardrada and the Norman King William the Conqueror, a Viking descendant.
Byron
Being the Ricardos
Mothering Sunday
The Colour Room
Dickinson (Season 3)
The Larkins (Season 1)
1883 (Season 1)
Follow the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. A stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land — Montana.
The Courage to Love
Mary Shelley
The Club (Season 1)
In cosmopolitan 1950s Istanbul, a mother with a troubled past works at a nightclub to reconnect with and help the rebellious daughter she couldn’t raise.
The Power of the Dog
Old Henry
Amina
The Mad Women’s Ball
The Good Lord Bird (Season 1)
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Vikings: Valhalla (Season 1)
This series starts a century after the original series and will tell the tales of some of the best-known Norsemen in history: Leif Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir, Harald Hardrada and the Norman King William the Conqueror, a Viking descendant.
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Mary Shelley
The story of 14th century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire.
Downton Abbey (Season 5)
Season 5 finds the Crawley family and the staff struggling with responsibilities and choices as they adjust to life in the Roaring Twenties. A new Labour government heralds changes that are being felt throughout the land, and Robert, Mary and Branson together must navigate these shifting sands to ensure the future of the estate for generations to come. As Branson finds himself playing a more crucial role at Downton than ever before, he can’t help questioning his place in this world. Mary is finally coming to accept that she would like to marry again, but will she ever be able to find the same happiness that she had with Matthew? Meanwhile with still no news of her beloved Gregson, Edith suffers under the burden of her terrible secret.
Downstairs, the servants are starting to consider what effect social changes may have on their working lives. While Daisy’s mind is opened to new possibilities, Mrs Patmore views such new and uncertain paths with trepidation. Anna and Bates have weathered many storms and are finally starting to plan their future. But with so much painful history, will they ever be able to completely move on, or will past secrets once again threaten their chance of ever finding happiness?
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire. An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.
The Restaurant (Specials)
Christmas Special 2020
Season 4 is a special Christmas season taking the viewers back to the summer of 1951. This is the year Calle and Nina choose to leave their respective families in order to finally be together.
Summerland
A woman during the Second World War opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him.
The Chaperone
In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City. Based on the true story of Louise Brooks (American film actress and dancer).
Doc West
Doc West – Part 1
After bandits steal his poker winnings this American legend makes his way to the next town in search of them. Seeking out his revenge during a poker game gone bad Doc West finds himself in the local town jail. When his past is exposed and a battle amongst the town breaks out in gunfire he will have to choose sides, between the outlaws or the law-abiding citizens.
Under The Greenwood Tree
Set in a rustic English village in the mid 19th century, Under The Greenwood Tree tells the story of a poor young man who falls for a middle-class schoolteacher and attempts to win her over.
Viking Destiny
A Viking Princess is forced to flee her kingdom after being framed for the murder of her father, the King. Under the guidance of the God Odin, she travels the world gaining wisdom and building the army she needs to win back her throne.
Outlaw King
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne.
A Boy Called Christmas
Marco Polo (Season 1)
Endeavour (Season 7)
It’s 1970, and the new year and a new decade arrives with a murder on an Oxford towpath and a visit to Venice.
When Calls the Heart (Season 7)
Lucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration; Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation; Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways with Carson.
The Song of Names
A man searching for his childhood best friend — a Polish violin prodigy orphaned in the Holocaust — who vanished decades before on the night of his first public performance.
Respect
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Release Dates:
13 August 2021 (USA/UK)
The Colour Room
The third and final season completes the story of Lorenzo.
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