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)
- Shoulder to ShoulderThe fight for the right to vote. The landmark 70s drama starring Sian Phillips
- 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
- MacbethOrson Welles' haunting retelling of Shakespeare's classic tale of treachery and murder103 mins
- A Suitable BoyIn 1950s India, passionate Lata is torn between family and the promise of romance.
- Then Barbara Met AlanThe untold love story of two cabaret performers and disability rights activists.68 mins
- Hero: The Extraordinary Life of Mr Ulric CrossThe rise of a hero. Biopic inspired by the world-changing Trinidadian freedom fighter106 mins
- Hamlet at ElsinoreStarring Christopher Plummer and Michael Caine in a classic production from 1964170 mins
- A Christmas CarolSimon Callow’s one-man adaptation of the most famous festive story of all72 mins
- The Mayor of CasterbridgeA Thomas Hardy adaptation with Alan Bates as a man trying to atone for his terrible past
- Bleak HouseDarkness, despair and forbidden love. The all-star adaptation of the Dickens classic
- Wolf HallThe acclaimed adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novel, starring Mark Rylance and Claire Foy
