Published 14:52 IST, March 9th 2020

From 'Jane Eyre' to 'Peaky Blinders', here's a list of must-watch period drama series

Here is a list of period dramas, from 'Jane Eyre' to 'Peaky Blinders', that one must watch if they are a fan of historical stories. Read on to know more.

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A period drama is a drama series that is set in a past time period and generally includes historical drama, fiction, romance, and adventure. Here is a list of top four-period drama series that one must watch if y are a fan of historical settings, stories, and scenes. Read on to kw.

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Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre 1983 is a British television serial adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s vel with same title which is directed by Julian Amyes and stars Zelah Clarke in lead. series is based upon an orphaned child, Jane Eyre, who takes a job as a governess at estate of Edward Rochester. Jane Eyre and Rochester begin to develop a bond but she gets troubled by his dark moods.

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BBC period dramas best period films JANE EYRE Peaky blinders PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Peaky Blinders

show is loosely based on a real urban youth gang of same name who was active in London in 19th century to early 20th century. Peaky Blinders went on air in year 2013 and is very popular among fans of period dramas. series is based on an urban street gang based in Birmingham, England who operated from end of 19th century and after first world war. show has been created by Steven Knight and stars Cillian Murphy in lead.

BBC period dramas best period films JANE EYRE Peaky blinders PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is one of most rewned vels by Jane Austen. In 1995, it was adapted into a series which turned out to be a commercially and critically successful among audience. Directed by Simon Langton, series starred Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth in lead roles. critics had claimed that unlike or adaptations of vel, this mini-series was able to capture essence of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s relationship.

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BBC period dramas best period films JANE EYRE Peaky blinders PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

rth and South

series is an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s passionate story that brings a Sourn belle into growing industrial society of rth. series has been directed by Brian Percival and stars Daniela Denby and Richard Armit in lead. show is very popular among fans of period dramas.

BBC period dramas best period films JANE EYRE Peaky blinders PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

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14:52 IST, March 9th 2020