The TV presenter, 53, explained how her eldest child Darcey, 14, lured her into watching the Netflix series by saying it was a costume drama and she d love it .
Based on: “Emma” by Jane Austen, 1815
Verdict: While it doesn’t match “Clueless” for sheer wit and invention, Catton’s delightfully arch adaptation gets a lot of fresh comic mileage out of well-worn material and benefits, like all “Emma” adaptations, from Austen’s most ingeniously constructed story. Justin Chang
Haley Bennett, left, Glenn Close and Owen Asztalos in the movie “Hillbilly Elegy” on Netflix and the book by J.D. Vance.
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Netflix. Written by Vanessa Taylor, directed by Ron Howard
Based on: “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance, 2016
Kathryn Drysdale has praised Bridgerton for casting a diverse range of actors, saying it s been the stuff of dreams to work on the series.
The actress, 39, who plays Genevieve Delacroix, said it s incredible to now be able to work on period dramas without having to just play long-suffering slaves or oppressed people in an interview with Digital Spy.
Her comments come after some viewers of the hit Netflix series, which was seen by 82 million households in its first month and used an inclusion lens to find a stellar cast, had criticised the show for its on-screen diversity. The stuff of dreams : Kathryn Drysdale has praised Bridgerton for casting a diverse range of actors after the show was criticised by some for its casting (pictured in February 2020)
Bridgerton's Rege-Jean Page discusses family's funny reaction to sex scenes. The actor created a family Whatsapp group to warn them about which moments to avoid
TAKE a look inside this stylish North Wales holiday rental where fans of the hugely popular hit Netflix show can recreate the lifestyle of debutante Daphne Bridgerton. And the 82 million fans of Bridgerton now have the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy the romance and style of the period - with the welcome additions of flat screen televisions, modern kitchen, and internet access - here in North Wales. Mostyn Castle in Flintshire. Image: Vrbo
Mostyn Castle. Image: Vrbo The series stunningly reimagines life in Regency London, and holiday rental company Vrbo has marketed some of its properties for those wanting to experience living in the time of Bridgerton for themselves(when coronavirus restrictions allow).