Period Drama Queens

6. The Nineties: The Age of Innocence (1993)

This season we're taking a turn about the nineties: period dramas in the era of Beanie Babies and dial-up modems. In Episode 6 we're dissecting 'The Age of Innocence' and asking the big questions. Does anyone actually look good in gilded age frilly fashion? How many close ups of cutlery does Scorsese think viewers need? Is DDL a creep or catch? Is May evil or empowered?

5. The Nineties: Howards End (1992)

This season we're taking a turn about the nineties: period dramas in the era of Tamagotchis and lava lamps. In Episode 5 we explore the 1992 Merchant Ivory adaptation of E.M. Forster's, 'Howards End'. We'll ask (and attempt to answer) hard-hitting questions like: who exactly is the eponymous 'Howard'? Does Helena Bonham Carter have acting range? Which of the unromantic romances is the least unromantic and Is Vanessa Redgrave actually in love with a house?

4. The Nineties: Pride and Prejudice (1995)

This season we're taking a turn about the nineties: period dramas in the era of jelly shoes and frosted tips. In Episode 4 we tackle the iconic 1995 BBC mini series, Pride and Prejudice. We speculate on Charlotte Lucas's sexuality, debate Lydia's fate, and dissect the appeal of men in wet linen shirts. As usual Milly has prepped delectable trivia treats and Jenny's serves tea on her ill-fated attempts to woo men with Austen novels.

3. The Nineties: Little Women (1994)

This season we're taking a turn about the nineties: period dramas in the era of capri pants and youth rebellion. In Episode 3 we’re taking a deep dive into Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 classic, Little Women. We’re talking seductive oranges, cheeky pranksters, queer icons, and spilling the tea of some of our own darkest moments of sibling rivalry.

2. The Nineties: Sense and Sensibility (1995)

This season we're taking a turn about the nineties: period dramas in the era of crop tops and girl power. In Episode 2 we're back to discuss Ang Lee's 1995 Sense and Sensibility. Listen to find out how this film nearly destroyed Milly and Jen's friendship, what cast drama was unfolding behind the scenes, and why Mrs Jennings and Margaret are the true stars of the film.