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 3, Episode 1: "Gladiator" (2000) – Costume Drama Rewind

Welcome to season three of Costume Drama Rewind! We’re back with a movie historians love to hate. Released in 2000, Gladiator was directed by Ridley Scott and stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, a hologram of Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, and DUMBLEDORE!

1. Season 3, Episode 1: "Gladiator" (2000) 17:11
2. Season 3 Preview 17:56
3. Season 2, Episode 7: "42" (2013) 13:58
4. Season 2, Episode 6: "A Man for All Seasons" (1966) 15:08
5. Season 2, Episode 5: "White Christmas" (1954) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) 18:56