It's no secret that producers love to look to the past for a bit of creative inspiration. Here in Britain, particularly, period dramas are rife, their ever-growing popularity is working its way into other countries such as the US, which love a bit of Bridgerton. The Times has compiled a ranking of "The ten best historical TV dramas", but with Downton Abbey only at number ten, what has come above it? Here are the top ten best period dramas made for TV.
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