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Joyce and Trixie side by side in their midwife uniforms as they look at one another with their hands on their hips in Call the Midwife season 14

BBC responds to shock reports Call the Midwife has been axed

By Claire Crick Published 26 June 25

The BBC has released an official statement following reports that the beloved show is to end.

Call the Midwife

Netflix has must-see period movie that was inexplicably shut out by the Oscars

By Freda Cooper Published 25 June 25

Passing was oddly ignored for an Oscar, but you shouldn't miss it

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Michael Raymond-James as Joe Colombo smiling in a car in Godfather of Harlem

Fact vs Fiction: Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 10 — who shot Joe Colombo?

By Terrell Smith Published 23 June 25

Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 10 sees Joe Colombo shot in broad daylight. But who was really responsible? Plus, did Nat Pettigrew actually betray Bumpy?

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Nancy Mitford (Bessie Carter) stands in the doorway of a bar, with her hands touching either side of the door frame. She is wearing a low-cut red dress with a white feathery shawl draped around her shoulders.

Outrageous star Bessie Carter: 'I'm weirdly connected to Nancy Mitford!'

By Steven Perkins Published 19 June 25

Bessie Carter reveals why the role of author Nancy Mitford in new drama Outrageous was a perfect fit for her.

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Colin and Penelope's wedding Bridgerton season 3

The best period dramas on Netflix to watch now

By Claire Crick, Christina Izzo Last updated 18 June 25

Add the best period dramas on Netflix to your watch list, from groovy 60s-set series like Queen's Gambit to beloved Regency-era movies like Pride & Prejudice

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The Buccaneers cast standing in a row in blue and cream corset dresses

Apple TV Plus has one of the best period dramas I've watched — and now the second season is finally here

By Claire Crick Published 18 June 25

The Buccaneers season 2 has landed on Apple TV Plus, meaning we can finally find out what happens after that season 1 twist.

Apple TV+

Chazz Palminteri as Joe Bonanno talking to Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson in Godfather of Harlem

Fact vs Fiction: Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 9 — Did Joe Bonanno not like Joe Colombo?

By Terrell Smith Published 16 June 25

Godfather of Harlem season 4 episode 9 sees Joe Bonanno plot against his rival, Joe Colombo. Plus, James Baldwin and Truman Capote go at it. What happened?

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Elvis Nolasco, Erik LaRay Harvey, Forest Whitaker and Rome Flynn in key art for Godfather of Harlem season 4

Godfather of Harlem’s Elvis Nolasco and Erik LaRay Harvey on season 5 hopes — and how their characters have evolved

By Terrell Smith Published 14 June 25

Godfather of Harlem’s Elvis Nolasco and Erik LaRay Harvey share their takes on characters, Nat and Chance. Plus, their visions for a possible season 5.

Period Dramas