Jeeves and Wooster 1990-1993
with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie
hello!
Are you looking for a romantic period drama to snuggle up in front of? If so, this blog is for you!
Click on the title of the film to watch the full adaptations on YouTube! The period dramas are ordered by writer, title and year. There are several versions of most of them, which one is your favourite? If you are looking for anything in particular, look under "labels" to the left, for "feel-good" films or a particular writer.
The past few years, I have spent many mornings under a blanket with a cup of tea in my hands, watching these beautiful romantic stories. There is something about them that just lifts my spirits and inspires me.
Perhaps this site will help enthusiatic newcomers to more easily find what they are looking for! I have often reached a point where I thought there were no more period dramas left to watch, but so far I always manage to find just one more...
Enjoy!
Click on the title of the film to watch the full adaptations on YouTube! The period dramas are ordered by writer, title and year. There are several versions of most of them, which one is your favourite? If you are looking for anything in particular, look under "labels" to the left, for "feel-good" films or a particular writer.
The past few years, I have spent many mornings under a blanket with a cup of tea in my hands, watching these beautiful romantic stories. There is something about them that just lifts my spirits and inspires me.
Perhaps this site will help enthusiatic newcomers to more easily find what they are looking for! I have often reached a point where I thought there were no more period dramas left to watch, but so far I always manage to find just one more...
Enjoy!
Showing posts with label feel-good. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feel-good. Show all posts
01 August 2010
Flora Jane Thompson: Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford 2008-2010
with Olivia Hallinan and Julia Sawalha
"Hi there,
Just in case you've missed them and have run out of period dramas to watch, two of my favourites are "Lark Rise to Candleford" and "Jeeves and Wooster". Also, love the site :)
Kind regards,
Ashling"
with Olivia Hallinan and Julia Sawalha
"Hi there,
Just in case you've missed them and have run out of period dramas to watch, two of my favourites are "Lark Rise to Candleford" and "Jeeves and Wooster". Also, love the site :)
Kind regards,
Ashling"
28 July 2010
J Hawkesworth and J Whitney: Upstairs Downstairs
Upstairs Downstairs 1971
with Jean Marsh and Emma Thompson
"Hi Dimsy,
Yes, I have the passion for quality period drama and your offerings are a gift. Thanks so much.
Are you familiar with Upstairs Downstairs? A most delightful and long series from the BBC, made in the 1970's, set 1903-1930. I have read that the authors intend a continuation which is to commence in 2011. The series was based on ideas of the actress who plays the housemaid Rose (Jean Marsh) and her friend, actress Dame Eileen Atkins, whose parents had been in service in the 'big houses.'
Upstairs Downstairs first episode and some of the others are in black and white owing to a dispute at the BBC over technicians demands for payment for usage of colour technology, but it only serves to make the colour episodes all the more precious.
Enjoy.... I love the opening music score itself - so uplifting! (Dimsy: It's by Alexander Faris)
- Carmel"
with Jean Marsh and Emma Thompson
"Hi Dimsy,
Yes, I have the passion for quality period drama and your offerings are a gift. Thanks so much.
Are you familiar with Upstairs Downstairs? A most delightful and long series from the BBC, made in the 1970's, set 1903-1930. I have read that the authors intend a continuation which is to commence in 2011. The series was based on ideas of the actress who plays the housemaid Rose (Jean Marsh) and her friend, actress Dame Eileen Atkins, whose parents had been in service in the 'big houses.'
Upstairs Downstairs first episode and some of the others are in black and white owing to a dispute at the BBC over technicians demands for payment for usage of colour technology, but it only serves to make the colour episodes all the more precious.
Enjoy.... I love the opening music score itself - so uplifting! (Dimsy: It's by Alexander Faris)
- Carmel"
24 July 2010
02 July 2010
Eleonor H. Porter: Pollyanna
Pollyanna 1960
with Hayley Mills and Richard Egan
Pollyanna 2003 (poor sound unfortunately)
with Georgina Terry and Amanda Burton
with Hayley Mills and Richard Egan
Pollyanna 2003 (poor sound unfortunately)
with Georgina Terry and Amanda Burton
Labels:
childrens,
Eleonor H. Porter,
feel-good,
Pollyanna
29 June 2010
18 June 2010
Frances Hodgson Burnett: The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 1975
with Sarah Hollis Andrews and David Patterson
The Secret Garden 1993
with Kate Maberly and Haydon Prowse
with Sarah Hollis Andrews and David Patterson
The Secret Garden 1993
with Kate Maberly and Haydon Prowse
05 December 2009
Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest 1985
with Wendy Hiller and Gary Bond
The Importance of Being Earnest 1986
with Paul McGann and Rupert Frazer
The Importance of Being Earnest 2002
with Colin Firth, Rupert Everett and Reese Witherspoon
with Wendy Hiller and Gary Bond
The Importance of Being Earnest 1986
with Paul McGann and Rupert Frazer
The Importance of Being Earnest 2002
with Colin Firth, Rupert Everett and Reese Witherspoon
Labels:
feel-good,
Importance of being Earnest,
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde: An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband 1947
with Paulette Goddard and Michael Wilding
An Ideal Husband 1969
with Jeremy Brett and Margaret Leighton
An Ideal Husband 1998
with James Wilby and Sadie Frost
An Ideal Husband 1999
with Jeremy Northam and Cate Blanchett
with Paulette Goddard and Michael Wilding
An Ideal Husband 1969
with Jeremy Brett and Margaret Leighton
An Ideal Husband 1998
with James Wilby and Sadie Frost
An Ideal Husband 1999
with Jeremy Northam and Cate Blanchett
Labels:
An Ideal Husband,
feel-good,
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde: Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan 1925
with Ronald Colman and May McAvoy
Lady Windermere's Fan 1985
with Helena Little and Tim Woodward
with Ronald Colman and May McAvoy
Lady Windermere's Fan 1985
with Helena Little and Tim Woodward
Labels:
feel-good,
Lady Windermere's Fan,
Oscar Wilde
10 November 2009
25 October 2009
Jane Austen: Persuasion
Persuasion 1960
with Daphne Slater and Paul Daneman

Persuasion 1971
with Anne Firbank and Bryan Marshall

Persuasion 1995
with Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds

Persuasion 2007
with Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones
with Daphne Slater and Paul Daneman
Persuasion 1971
with Anne Firbank and Bryan Marshall
Persuasion 1995
with Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds
Persuasion 2007
with Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones
Labels:
feel-good,
Jane Austen,
Persuasion
Jane Austen: Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey 1986
with Katharine Schlesinger and Peter Firth

Northanger Abbey 2007
with Felicity Jones and JJ Feild
with Katharine Schlesinger and Peter Firth
Northanger Abbey 2007
with Felicity Jones and JJ Feild
Labels:
feel-good,
Jane Austen,
Northanger Abbey
Jane Austen: Emma
Emma 1972
with Doran Godwin and John Carson

Emma 1996
with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam

Emma 1996
with Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong

Emma 2009
with Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller
with Doran Godwin and John Carson
Emma 1996
with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam
Emma 1996
with Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong

Emma 2009
with Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller
Labels:
Emma,
feel-good,
Jane Austen
Jane Austen: Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park 1983
with Nicholas Farrell and Sylvestra Le Touzel

Mansfield Park 1999
with Frances O'Connor and Jonny Lee Miller

Mansfield Park 2007
with Billie Piper and Blake Ritson
with Nicholas Farrell and Sylvestra Le Touzel
Mansfield Park 1999
with Frances O'Connor and Jonny Lee Miller
Mansfield Park 2007
with Billie Piper and Blake Ritson
Labels:
feel-good,
Jane Austen,
Mansfield Park
Jane Austen: Pride & Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice 1940
with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier

Pride and Prejudice 1980
with Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul

Pride and Prejudice 1995
with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth

Pride and Prejudice 2005
with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen
with Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier

Pride and Prejudice 1980
with Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul

Pride and Prejudice 1995
with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth
Pride and Prejudice 2005
with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen
Labels:
feel-good,
Jane Austen,
Pride and Prejudice
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