Who didn’t love the new period drama from creator Chris Van Dusen and great producer Shonda Rhimes? The use of former language, the wardrobe, the beautiful locations, all the elegancy, old traditions and the whole atmosphere that takes you to a very different era in time. The story of this family reminded us of so many other great period dramas that are definitely ‘splendid’. Here are six unique periodstories that you probably haven’t watched, available for you only on BritBox Canada.
The wonder that changed British television forever. This Edwardian dramatization follows the glamorous lives and undertakings of the Crawley family and their servants in a period before the last remnant of a century’s old tradition were stripped away by World War I and the modern age. A long and great cast including Maggie Smith and Lily James.
Tess of the D’Urbervilles (2008)
The provocative novel by Thomas Hardy about an innocent and poor Tess Durbeyfield who starts to claim kinship with the rich Alec D’Urberville, a different person than the one Tess imagined. Through the story, she meets Angel Clare, a very different man who offers her love and salvation. Yet, she must decide whether she will reveal her past or not. This couple is played by Gemma Arterton and Eddie Redmayne.
A love story by Elizabeth Gaskell that crosses social divides and is brought to life in a four-part adaptation by Sandy Welch. Margaret Hale starts a new life at a northern mill town, leaving behind her middle-class rural life. She then first-hand witnesses the misfortune of the poor working class and grows disdain for the mill owner John Thornton.
Mrs. Bennet frantically tries to find husbands for her five daughters. The second oldest daughter, the willful and strong-minded Elizabeth Bennet, matches wits and encounters with haughty and handsome Mr. Darcy, played by young Colin Firth.
An enduring romance by Charlotte Bronte about a governess who falls for her troubled, yet kind-spirited master. Everything changes when she discovers a heartbreaking reality.
The unforgettable story by Emily Bronte about jealousy, revenge and destructive passion of lovers Heathcliff and Cathy.
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