The Story of the Costume Drama: The Story of the Costume Drama - Affairs of the Heart

The Story of the Costume Drama

This five-part series recounts the history of the televised costume drama, celebrating the stars, costumes, locations and themes of the genre from the past 40 years. Each episode, narrated by Keeley Hawes, focuses on a different aspect of the genre - from how costume dramas changed the world to the process of creating some of the most loved dramas seen on British television.