10 Movies & Shows Like The Royal (2003)

Description: A sophisticated ensemble drama set in a 1930s English country house, blending upstairs-downstairs dynamics with a murder mystery, showcasing class divisions and hidden tensions.

Fact: The film was directed by Robert Altman and written by Julian Fellowes, who later created Downton Abbey. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: A period drama set in early 20th century England, focusing on the lives of an aristocratic family and their servants, with intricate social dynamics and historical events shaping the narrative.

Fact: The series was filmed at Highclere Castle, which is also the real-life home of the Carnarvon family. It won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie.

Description: A biographical drama about the flamboyant American entrepreneur Harry Selfridge and his revolutionary London department store, featuring glamour, ambition, and personal drama.

Fact: The real Selfridge & Co. store still operates on London's Oxford Street. The series was based on the book 'Shopping, Seduction & Mr Selfridge' by Lindy Woodhead.

Description: A romantic drama set in the first department store in 19th century England, highlighting the clash between tradition and modernity, as well as the ambitions and romances of its characters.

Fact: The series was inspired by Émile Zola's novel 'The Ladies' Paradise.' It was filmed in a reconstructed Victorian-era department store set.

Description: A sweeping historical drama set in 18th century Cornwall, following a brooding hero as he navigates love, betrayal, and social upheaval in a richly detailed period setting.

Fact: The series is based on Winston Graham's novels, which were also adapted into a popular 1970s TV show. The stunning coastal scenes were filmed on location in Cornwall.

Description: A lavish historical drama set in 1880s New York, depicting the clash between old money and new industrial fortunes, with opulent settings and intricate social maneuvering.

Fact: The series was created by Julian Fellowes and marks his first major American period drama. Many of the exterior shots were filmed in Troy, New York, which stood in for historic Manhattan.

Description: A historical drama centered on the early reign of Queen Victoria, featuring lavish costumes, political intrigue, and the personal struggles of a young monarch navigating power and love.

Fact: Jenna Coleman, who plays Queen Victoria, had to wear a corset so tight it sometimes made her faint. The series was filmed at various historic locations, including Harewood House.

Description: A suspenseful period drama set in 19th century London, revolving around secrets, scandals, and the lives of the wealthy elite in the prestigious Belgravia district.

Fact: The series was created by Julian Fellowes, the same writer behind Downton Abbey. It was based on his own novel of the same name.

Description: A gentle, episodic drama set in rural Victorian England, contrasting the simplicity of village life with the more sophisticated world of a nearby market town, filled with heartwarming and poignant stories.

Fact: The series is based on Flora Thompson's semi-autobiographical novels. It was praised for its authentic depiction of 19th-century English countryside life.

Description: A multi-generational family saga set in late 19th and early 20th century England, exploring wealth, love, and societal expectations through the lens of a wealthy and dysfunctional family.

Fact: The series is based on John Galsworthy's novels, which won the Nobel Prize in Literature. It was a major hit for ITV and PBS, reviving interest in period dramas.