Period Drama Debrief

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.

Two academics and friends discuss Bridgerton series 1-3, in preapration for the arrival of season 4! 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!

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.

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!

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