Jodhi May

Writer-producer Diane Ademu-John (The Haunting of Bly Manor) runs this Max Dune series set long before the Denis Villeneuve films. 

Based on Sara Collins’ award-winning novel of the same name, which is set against the dazzling opulence of Georgian London, this powerful drama follows the eponymous Frannie’s journey from a Jamaican plantation to the grand Mayfair mansion of celebrated scientist George Benham and his exquisitely beautiful wife, Madame Marguerite Benham.

Directed by Peter Greenaway (The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover), this historical drama centres on the creation of artist Rembrandt van Rijn's 1642 painting 'The Night Watch' while also depicting Rembrandt's romantic life. Stars Martin Freeman (The World's End).

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

At the turn of the 19th century, pugilism was the sport of kings and Jem Belcher (Matt Hookings), a gifted young boxer, fought his way to becoming champion of England. Stars Russell Crowe and Ray Winstone.

The series follows John Porter, a former British Special Forces soldier, who is drafted back into service by Section 20, a fictional branch of the Secret Intelligence Service.

Biopic of celebrated 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson by veteran writer-director Terence Davies. Stars Cynthia Nixon and Jennifer Ehle.

London-set noir thriller about the relationship between femme fatale Anna (Charlotte Rampling) and the detective investigating a brutal murder (Gabriel Byrne).

Devika Bhise (The Man Who Knew Infinity) is historical figure Lakshmibai, Queen of Jhansi and fierce warrior who led her army against the British East India Company in the infamous mutiny of 1857, in this war epic.