15 Best Period Drama Podcasts

1. Swoon-Worthy

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Swoon-Worthy takes you on a captivating journey through the intersection of period drama costuming, filmmaking, and stellar performances. Hosted by Carly (@perioddramastyle), each episode explores the dynamic relationship between the making of the film and the beautifully crafted scenes from iconic movies, miniseries, and TV series. From the allure of bygone fashion to the nuances of cinematic storytelling, join us as we unravel the threads of history, style, and the magic behind the camera.MORE Hosts Carly, Cayla
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Instagram 3.1K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. In The Books

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Two Period Drama Junkies watch and over analyses the latest on screen adaptations of their favourite books.
Hosts Michelle Musings, Rita
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67Twitter 950Instagram 5.4K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Prestige

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A multi-protagonist period drama set in a post-revolutionary Haiti that asks the central question: How far will people go for power?
Producer/Network Raenbo Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.4KTwitter 32 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Interspectional

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Black witches, fanfiction, diversity in period drama, Star Trek. All of these subjects and more will be discussed with actors, creators, journalists, cosplayers and fans on Interspectional. Interspectional is a podcast focused on having introspective, intersectional discussions about speculative media.MORE Producer/Network Latisha Jones
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22Twitter 412 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Drama Dames

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Join Mere and Jenna on their journey to watch as many period serials as possible and discuss it episode by episode. 
Hosts Mere DAuria, Jenna Dupont
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Period Drama Queens

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Join Milly & Jenny, best friends living on opposite sides of the world, as we delve into the saucy and sparkling world of period dramas. We'll discuss the fashion and frissons, the quips and the quaffs, the boys and the balls, of the most memorable period dramas and novel adaptations.MORE Hosts Jenny May, Milly Day
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Regency Rumours — Bridgerton and Beyond

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British-American couple Jordan and Kayla recap the Regency Netflix series Bridgerton. Jordan might be the British one, but it's Jane Austen fan Kayla who has roped him into this podcast. Join them as they learn about the Regency era, costumes, historical inaccuracies, and ranking in high society. Most importantly, listen along to hear them get into awkward conversations about the more saucy parts of this Regency romp.MORE Hosts Jordan Glendenning, Kayla Glendenning
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 449Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Pride & Prejudice Minute

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A minute by minute podcast of the 2005 edition of Pride and Prejudice by two Dutch cousins who love period dramas
Hosts Sandra, Suzanne
Producer/Network Sandra and Suzanne
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Costume Drama Rewind

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How often have you watched a historical drama and wondered if it was REALLY telling the truth about the Tudor Court or the American Revolution? You could have looked it up on Wikipedia, but your phone was so far away and there were so many words to read.That's where we come in! Public history enthusiasts Megan Judt and Laura Skog are setting out to watch every historical film, talking about each of them might tell us about history. Expect spoilers, and also some snark. We'll also rate each one, with a scoring system based on the many hats of history.MORE Producer/Network Megan Judt and Laura Skog
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 135 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. 1972 - The Chisholm Campaign Trail and the Davis Trial

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This story may not be 'true crime', but this story is truly a crime. These two famous Black women (Chisholm's campaign for the presidency of the U.S. and Davis's Trial for conspiracy to murder); comes '1972' by highly acclaimed, independent audio drama creator, Yhane Washington Smith. '1972' is an eight-part historical audio drama series detailing the powerful story of these two amazing Black women in U.S. history...MORE Host Yhane Washigton Smith
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 58Instagram 2K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. The Crown: A Post Show Recap

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Post Show Recaps covers 'The Crown,' the Netflix the historical drama focusing on the lives of England's royal family during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Producer/Network Shannon Guss and Grace Leeder
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 1.9KTwitter 2 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. You Are There! Historical Drama Series

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'You Are There' was a unique and innovative radio show that aired from 1947 to 1950. The show was a historical drama series that brought major historical events to life for listeners, using a combination of detailed historical research and dramatic re-enactments. Each episode of the show was presented as if it were a live news broadcast from the time period, with reporters 'on the scene' and interviewing historical figures as events unfolded.The show's format was groundbreaking and it helped to establish a new standard for historical storytelling in the media...MORE Producer/Network SolvedMystery.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact