Period Drama Debrief

Kate Byrne, Julie Anne Taddeo

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Two academics, critics and friends discuss the serious and not-so-serious aspects of their favourite television period dramas

27 FEB

Adapting Agatha Christie

Two academics and friends discuss their favourite television adaptations of Christie's novels, and their favourite murders! Find out what makes the "Queen of Crime" so timeless for the big and small screen.

58 min
4 FEB

Remembering Bridgerton: seasons 1-3

Two academics and friends discuss Bridgerton series 1-3, in preparation for the arrival of season 4! We chat about everything from fashion to politics, and how this series is "the perfect cup of tea" for our times. You can also listen to Julie's interview with Alison Thoet for Period, The Podcast, and stay tuned for our own episode on the next chapter of Bridgerton!

55 min
28 JAN

Romance and wet shirts: Pride and Predjudice on television

Two literary academics discuss their favourite television adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel and how Darcymania and the Regency white shirt became a pop culture phenomenon.

59 min
22 JAN

Farewell to Downton Abbey

Two fans and critics discuss the series that changed period drama forever, in light of the recent final film. Revisit some of the debates about Downton and the nostalgia industry on TV; how it addresses class and gender issues; the fabulous fashions and other period details, and more!

1hr 2min
20 JAN

Rewatching Rivals (Disney+, 2024)

We chat about the sex, glamour and gender politics of the hit adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bonkbuster

1 hr

5 Episodes

Two academics, critics and friends discuss the serious and not-so-serious aspects of their favourite television period dramas

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Kate Byrne, Julie Anne Taddeo
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Period Drama Debrief