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The Victorians is a 2009 British documentary series which focuses on Victorian art and culture. The four-part series is written and presented by Jeremy Paxman and debuted on BBC One at 9:00pm on Sunday 15 February 2009.
- Culture
- Middlemarch
- Victoria
- Miss Scarlet & The Duke
- Oliver Twist
- Nicholas Nickleby
- Jane Eyre
- David Copperfield
- Desperate Romantics
- Creation
- Cranford
While the novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) was first published in 1871, Middlemarch is set from 1829 to 1832, slightly proceeding the Victorian Era. But because of when the author published their work and because of the themes, we're including it on this list. Middlemarch is a story of provincial life in the midlands. Like man...
Victoria's reign begins in 1837 when she is just eighteen. This series follows her early life and her marriage to Albert. It's a beautifully filmed adaptation of her life. It stars Jenna Coleman, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hughes, and more. Stream Victoria on Amazon Prime.
In Victorian London, Eliza Scarlet is left nearly destitute after the death of her father. Though she's determined to see his detective agency carry on, her gender works against her. It's a time when investigative work was left to the menfolk. Rather than give up, she leans on DI William Wellington, aka “The Duke” – a friend of her late father and ...
While there are many versions of Oliver Twist, we're recommending the 2007 version because it's easy to find and full of familiar faces. This version of Oliver Twist is six episodes long, giving ample time to tell the whole story. This adaptation stars Timothy Spall, Morven Christie, Tom Hardy, Anna Massey, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Michelle...
Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) is thrown in the deep end when the family patriarch dies. His family becomes divided and he must make his own way in the world and back to his family. Also starring Jamie Bell, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Romola Garai, and Alan Cumming. Rent or own Nicholas Nickleby on Amazon.
There are a lot of adaptations of Jane Eyre, but this one is the highest rated on IMDb. Plus, who can say “no” to Toby Stephens andRuth Wilson? Jane Eyre is a story about overcoming hidden secrets. Jane is an orphaned governess who finds employment with the mysterious Mister Rochester. This version is a mini series, allowing ample time to tell the ...
If you want to see Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith before they were in Harry Potter, this is the version of David Copperfield you'll want to watch first. Radcliffe plays young David. David Copperfield follows the life of David from his childhood, through adversity, and to his decision to become a novelist. Also starring Ciarán McMenamin, Ian McKe...
Desperate Romantics takes place in London, 1851. The Brotherhood are a collection of four pre-Raphaelite artists desperate for recognition. Starring Rafe Spall, Aidan Turner, Samuel Barnett, and Sam Crane along with Tom Hollander, Mark Heap, and Phil Davis. Stream Desperate Romantics on Amazon Prime.
Set c. 1851 – 58, Creation is a Victorian period drama that follows Charles Darwin as he struggles between science and faith, hallucinations, finishing his groundbreaking work “On the Origin of Species,” and keeping his marriage together. Creation stars Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin along with Jennifer Connelly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jim Carter, T...
Cranford tells the story of a rural town in Cheshire. A railway is underway and the world is changing ever-so quickly. How will the townsfolk handle the transition from quaint rural life to industry? Cranford is based on a storyby Elizabeth Gaskell. It stars Judi Dench (need I write more?), Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, and other familiar faces....
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- Ripper Street. Matthew McFadyen, Jerome Flynn, MyAnna Buring. 232 votes. In the dark and foreboding world of Ripper Street, the infamous Jack the Ripper has left his mark on London's East End.
- The Alienist. Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning. 258 votes. The Alienist plunges viewers into the seedy underbelly of 1896 New York City, where a series of gruesome child murders have shaken society to its core.
- Penny Dreadful. Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett. 290 votes. Penny Dreadful weaves a tapestry of Gothic horror and Victorian melodrama, as it follows a group of characters - including explorer Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton), psychic medium Vanessa Ives (Eva Green), and American gunslinger Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett) - brought together to combat supernatural threats in London.
The Victorians: With Jeremy Paxman, Ian Maine, Alasdair Bruce, Conrad Varley. Jeremy Paxman, presenter of the BBC's current affairs program Newsnight examines the life and times of the Victorian era.
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Series 1 - 30 Minute Versions. Jeremy Paxman takes a journey into Victorian Britain. Contains revised repeats. Dreams and Nightmares. 4/4 In the dying years of Victoria's reign, artists led a...
Feb 15, 2009 · Jeremy Paxman begins his exploration into Victorian Britain by investigating the most dramatic event of the age - the explosion of great cities.
Series 1. The Victorians. Using his love of Victorian painting as a starting point, Jeremy Paxman takes a journey into Victorian Britain.
