Period Piece TV Shows (

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Based on the novels of the same name, it’s airing on PBS resulted in Congressional investigation into U.S. public television

It’s 1993, and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed. He’s living back home with his best friend, John Bennett, and his family. While Ted may be a lousy influence on John, he’s a loyal pal who will go out on a limb for friendship.

An uplifting drama about life in a prison camp.

Hanging out. Down the street. It was a lot more fun. In Wisconsin.

Four women who used to work as codebreakers at Bletchley Park team up and solve crimes after the war.

Former Bletchley code breakers Jean and Millie travel to San Francisco to solve new mysteries.

In the 1870s a bunch of rich American girls are trying to find a posh English husband during the London debutante season.

A mini-series adapted from a series of novels set at the estate of a large privileged Sussex family following their life in London between the years 1937 and 1947.

The family bar’s shady business operations and questionable clientele throw a wrench in the plans of it’s new owner.

A show abut the legalization and ensuing rise of the porn industry in New York, around Times Square created and written by David Simon and George Pelecanos who also created The Wire.

Annoying Australian doctor solves crime while being an alcoholic.

In the East Wing of the White House, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America’s charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.