Wow, I hope HBO listens to The Onion’s open letter pitching an 18th century TV show! (Via the good Comtesse Olympe!)
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18 the 19 the century sells. I recently caught Garrows Law. I was upset to hear the BBC cancelled it in its 3 rd season. Too bad really enjoyed the old Bailey. Read up on it n found that with creative licensing moulder itself into a heck of a show. Yes period costumes, styles commoners, royals, courts etc captivate women. Always have just watch masterpiece