British History Movies

Thanks to Andrew, here's the recommended list. One that didn't make his list, and is about a rather minor event in Brit History, is Lady Jane, the Nine Days Queen. It's a movie that shows the rough and tumble of 16th century throne politics, especially as the Catholic/Protestant divide went. The movie starts Helena Bonham Carter and a young Cary Elwes, before he hit stardom in the Princess Bride. Very well done and an excellent choice if you're in the mood for a Brit costume drama.