Ep. 5: Gosford Park

*This New York Times review has provided us with a new life motto.

*Learn more about the real Ivor Novello, “the much-better-looking Andrew Lloyd Webber of his day.”

*Read up on contemporary investigations into war profiteering (but without Laura’s 1930s radio announcer voice).

*We cited this Lucy Worsley book and highly recommend it. Lucy is the co-chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces, and her Instagram is a hoot and a half. We also recommend this book if you’re interested in the British country house system.

*Join us next time for In the Heart of the Sea!

Season 2, Episode 7: "42" (2013) – Costume Drama Rewind

Batter up! We’re talking about “42,” the 2013 movie about Jackie Robinson. It was directed by Brian Helgeland, and stars the late great Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, and Andre Holland.

1. Season 2, Episode 7: "42" (2013) 13:58
2. Season 2, Episode 6: "A Man for All Seasons" (1966) 15:08
3. Season 2, Episode 5: "White Christmas" (1954) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) 18:56
4. Season 2, Episode 4: "The Mouse on the Mayflower" (1968) 10:55
5. Season 2, Episode 3: "From Hell" (2001) 23:50