'BRITANNIA'
To air sometime this year on Sky One (probably September), the ten episode epic series is set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army returns
to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. Spy More
to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. Spy More
'JAMESTOWN'
Also airing this year on Sky One (May 5th), the eight part saga is set in the early 17th Century, following three courageous women who
leave their dark pasts behind in England, and make the journey of a lifetime across the ocean for a new life in America. Spy More
leave their dark pasts behind in England, and make the journey of a lifetime across the ocean for a new life in America. Spy More
'WHITE PRINCESS'
To start airing its eight episode season from April 16th on Starz it will bring the story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and
her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII from the Tudor dynasty. Spy More
her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII from the Tudor dynasty. Spy More
'VERSAILLES'
Already airing in France, the second season of the lavish saga about famous Sun King who is building his court at Versailles, will air in UK
from April 21st, Germany from May, Canada June and in USA on Ovation from Autumn. Spy More
from April 21st, Germany from May, Canada June and in USA on Ovation from Autumn. Spy More
'KNIGHTFALL'
Telling the story of the final days of Knights Templar during the 14th century it will air later this year in ten episodes on History Channel, A+E with the cast lead by Tom Cullen! Spy More
'WILL'
A drama about the lost years of young William Shakespeare after his arrival to London in 1589 when theatre was like rock and roll and a
young man with a dream changed the world with his words.Ten episode saga starts this summer on TNT. Spy More
young man with a dream changed the world with his words.Ten episode saga starts this summer on TNT. Spy More
'TROY: FALL OF A CITY'
Retelling the legendary story of the 10 year old siege of Troy, which occurred in the 12 or 13th century BC, this BBC and Netflix eight part series will air later this year. Spy More
'STILL STAR CROSSED'
Eight part period drama that picks up where the famous story of Romeo and Juliet leaves off, charting the treachery, palace intrigue,
and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets will start airing on ABC Monday May 29th. Spy More
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and ill-fated romances of the Montagues and Capulets will start airing on ABC Monday May 29th. Spy MoreHOT FROM THE SPYLINE
POLDARK third season starts on BBC in June - THE DURRELLS
second season starts on ITV this month, third season has been ordered
too - VICTORIA second season starts on ITV this Autumn will have
Christmas Special - MEDICI: MASTERS OF FLORENCE second season shoots in
September, sadly, won't have Richard Madden as it will focus on Cosimo's
grandson Lorenzo Medici. THE LAST KINGDOM season 2 already airs in UK, will hit Neftlix from May. THE CROWN season 2 will have young Camila Parker Bowles
I enjoyed the first season of The Durrells -- glad to hear there will be some more!
ReplyDeletethey start shooting season three soon as well! Poldark is also in the production with season 4
DeleteLots of goodies here today. Though Jamestown is the one I am most looking forward to.
ReplyDeletedon't forget that Last Kingdom starts over there in May, so far the second season has been more fun than the first one, even though the kings still behave towards Uhtred like arselings
DeleteIt will be my summertime guilty pleasure! Though, I will probably catch up on Harlots then too. Gonna have a steamy summer ahead, that's for sure ;)
DeleteI'm downloading Harlots, but will leave them for summer. If you are interested you have Catherine the Great series here with Eng subs, I'm on episode 4:
Deletehttp://www.dailymotion.com/user/engsubofrusstuff/1
I think I'm most interested in Jamestown. I'd like to see how they portray that journey. Thanks, DEZ!
ReplyDeleteI'm most excited for Britannia since we haven't seen that period much on the telly
DeleteA nice list of shows. White Princess and a few others have my interest.
ReplyDeletePrincess starts as soon as this Sunday!
DeleteBlack Romeo and Juliet?
ReplyDeleteWhy do not they make a movie or series about Nelson Mandela, Shaka Zulu, or Martin Luther King, in which their role is played by white actors?
Please stop this "politically correct" race stupidity!
That is what I always say as well, some of these castings are purely ridiculous. Stay tune for a spotlight on it later today
DeleteThanks! I am so against sacrificing the historical or mythological faithfulness on the altar of political correctness. The same thing with putting blacks in places where they could not be in the events, we can find in the Beowulf-series (which without that too is a crap), the Thor movies (in which the Germanic God Heimdall is blcak), The beauty and the beast, the newest movie about King Arthur... I can enumerate so few movies, because years ago I quitted to watch hollywood movies because this race and gender propaganda, and the fact that they remake always the same movies, when it comes to history, instead of making new ones about other events... Maybe about events of the history, mythology or literature other peoples too. Not only Europe, but also Asia, Africa... But of course not with black people playing whites, white people playing blacks or Asians roles...
DeleteI did hear the rumours that BBC has actually been advised to tone down on their period set shows because they don't feature people of colour. As you can see they've made Achilles a black person in their upcoming Troy series. I don't like it, just as I don't like it when they choose wrong people for historical projects, like putting Matt Damon with his very modern American jaw into an Ancient China setting in Great Wall.
DeleteSometimes it is not a problem, having Gerard Butler playing an Egyptian deity or Joel Edgerton Ramses ain't so problematic because the pharaoh really was blonde and white skinned, and Ancient Egyptians weren't dark as they are today, they had blond hair as well and paler skin types. But sometimes, moviemakers really go too far with not matching actors with their roles.