Ben je fan van 'Mrs Wilson' (2018) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit drama, gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal, boeit met zijn intrigerende plot en sterke personages. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde sfeer, thema's of stijl ademen. Perfect voor wie meer wil van dit soort verhalen!

Foyle's War (2002)
Beschreibung: A detective series set during and after WWII, blending crime-solving with historical events and moral dilemmas of wartime Britain.
Fakt: The show was originally intended to run for only four episodes. Many storylines were inspired by real wartime events and crimes.


The Queen (2006)
Beschreibung: The film explores the personal and political struggles of a prominent female figure during a tumultuous period in British history, blending historical drama with intimate character study.
Fakt: Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. The film was shot just months after the events it depicts.


The King's Speech (2010)
Beschreibung: A historical drama focusing on personal transformation and the weight of public duty, set against the backdrop of British monarchy during a critical historical moment.
Fakt: The film won four Academy Awards including Best Picture. The original script was written as a stage play before being adapted for film.


Downton Abbey (2010)
Beschreibung: A period drama series that intricately weaves together personal stories with historical events, showcasing the lives of both aristocracy and servants in early 20th century England.
Fakt: The show's popularity led to the preservation of Highclere Castle, where it was filmed. It holds the Guinness World Record as the most critically acclaimed English-language television series of


The Hour (2011)
Beschreibung: A period drama about journalists navigating professional and personal challenges during the early days of television news in 1950s Britain.
Fakt: The show was partly inspired by the real-life BBC current affairs program 'Panorama'. It features authentic 1950s broadcast equipment.


Call the Midwife (2012)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt period drama that combines medical stories with social commentary, focusing on women's lives and challenges in post-war Britain.
Fakt: The series is based on real memoirs of Jennifer Worth. It's known for its accurate depiction of 1950s-60s midwifery practices.


The Bletchley Circle (2012)
Beschreibung: A mystery series featuring intelligent female protagonists solving crimes in post-war Britain, combining historical setting with detective work.
Fakt: The show was inspired by real female codebreakers from Bletchley Park. It was originally conceived as a one-off drama but became a series due to popularity.


Mr Selfridge (2013)
Beschreibung: A historical drama about the founder of Selfridges department store, showcasing early 20th century retail innovation and personal dramas.
Fakt: The real Harry Selfridge's great-granddaughter was a consultant on the show. Many scenes were filmed at the actual Selfridges store in London.


The Paradise (2012)
Beschreibung: A period drama set in a Victorian department store, exploring the lives of shop workers and owners with romantic and business intrigues.
Fakt: Based on Émile Zola's novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames', though relocated from Paris to northern England. The elaborate store sets were built in a warehouse.


The Durrells (2016)
Beschreibung: A warm-hearted period drama about an eccentric British family starting anew in 1930s Corfu, blending humor with personal growth stories.
Fakt: Based on Gerald Durrell's autobiographical books. The production actually filmed in Corfu where the real events took place.
