Sentences with phrase «costume drama based»

Poldark: Series 1 (Acorn), the 1975 British costume drama based on the novels of Winston Graham, arrived on American shores via «Masterpiece Theatre» in 1977 and immediately became one of the most popular British TV imports of its era.
A la deriva was followed by an absurdist costume drama based on fifteen short stories by Quim Monzó.

Not exact matches

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall as Sylvia and Christopher Tietjens, BBC2's five - part adaptation has apparently moved Andrew Davies, the so - called king of costume drama, to read the novels that Parade's End is based on.
Always a bit partial to films based on a true story, I would have to label this as a fictionalized historical period piece, and a step above most costume dramas (though the costumes here are quite stunning).
Lee's celebrated improvisation - based working methods pay off in «Mr. Turner» with a costume drama of unusual, lived - in texture.
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