The Best British Period Drama TV Shows
Grab Some Snacks and Binge on These 23 Iconic British Period Dramas
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We're mad about the American version of House of Cards with Robin Wright, but did you know the political cliffhanger thriller was based on a four-episode BBC drama? The original actually aired in 1990, and while it may have had less glamour and fewer threesomes, it has backstabbing and intrigue in spades. Questioning whether 1990 is really "period?" It's almost 30 years ago, so it counts.