Come escape into the Yorkshire Dales with us this week as we dive into the Masterpiece Classic "All Creatures Great & Small" starring Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot.

Join Stephanie and her guest Drea Mayer discuss their love for this cozy series that will be sure to make you feel good.

"All Creatures Great & Small" is set in the 1930s in the beautiful Dales (yes, England yet again). It follows James Herriot as he moves to the Dales to work as a veterinarian at Skeldale House with Siegfried and Tristan Farnon as well as Mrs. Hall. As he adapts to the rural country life he also falls for Helen Alderson. If you're looking for a new show to binge and need a stress reliever-look no further!

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Don't forget to join the Virtual Book Club! DM your reviews to the Instagram (Escape.into.period.pieces) by June 12th and you could be featured on the episode!

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Today's episode is changing it up and discussing books!

Come listen to some of Stephanie's favorite historical fiction books, classics, and what she's currently reading. Plus, a surprise for something up and coming for a future episode!

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We're back with another Jane Austen episode!

Pour yourself a cup of hot tea and imagine you're in Hartfield with today's episode analyzing EMMA. (2020) starring Anya Taylor Joy and Johnny Flynn.

Join Stephanie and her guest Brian Hicks break down what it is they like about this specific adaptation of Jane Austen's novel as well as briefly discuss some of Austen's other works. Hope you enjoy!

Featured: Johnny Flynn "Queen Bee"

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Join Stephanie and her guest Dahlia Hamza Constantine discuss the PBS Masterpiece Mystery series "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" starring Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin.

Set in Victorian London, Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) wishes to carry on her father's detective agency business while going against what is expected of a woman during this time period. She often goes to an old family friend, William "The Duke" Wellington (Stuart Martin) who works at Scotland Yard. The series just concluded its 4th season earlier this year.

In this episode, Stephanie and Dahlia discuss what they love about the show, how it began vs. where it is now, as well as react to recent news regarding the future of the show and historical mysteries in general. Hope you enjoy!

Note: The Victorian Era spans 63 years starting in Great Britain and Ireland from 1837-1901.

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This past February, Hallmark Channel debuted an original Jane Austen inspired film every Saturday night as a part of "Loveuary." They varied from contemporary people obsessed with Jane Austen to transporting a modern character into one of her novels and a new period adaptation of Sense & Sensibility.

Join Stephanie in this episode as she reviews all 4 Hallmark films breaking down each one into: Overall Plot, Ode to Austen, Cringey-ness, and Romance.

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Join Stephanie and her first guest Jordyn Cummings discuss Joe Wright's 2005 film Pride & Prejudice (starring Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen)!

Whether you've seen this film 1,000 times before or not even once, enjoy this lively chat between Stephanie and Jordyn as they reminisce being introduced to Jane Austen, the hype for Pride & Prejudice, and more!

Spoiler Alert: This was a fun one :)

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Have you always wanted to learn more about Jane Austen, but didn't know where to start? Come learn about the life of the authoress of Pride & Prejudice (and much more), and see the legacy her writing has had on modern society.

The ins and outs of what the Period Piece Film Genre is all about. Come explore the genre as a whole as well as the four subgenres in a lecture style conversation with Stephanie. There will also be a look to the future for what will be ahead for the podcast! Thanks for being here.

Stephanie Reese welcomes you to her podcast, Escape into Period Pieces. A podcast introducing you to the world of the Period Piece Genre or TV and Films set in the past. Whether you've been a fan of watching these programs for decades or just want to learn more, Stephanie welcomes you to explore more about this genre: why it's so beloved and why you should give them a chance.

Hope you come along for the ride!