Escape into Period Pieces

About Escape into Period Pieces

On Escape into Period Pieces we talk all things related to the Period Piece Genre or TV/Films set in different time periods. Each episode we'll break down why people watch them, why they are continually loved, and why you should give them a chance. I'll give some background information on the episodes or film we'll be discussing before diving into a chat with a guest. Come along for the ride! Episodes are posted biweekly Cover art by Kristen Reese. Inspired by Green Gables, Orchard House, and Pemberley. Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com

Publisher

Stephanie Reese

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2024

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

73 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Atonement Book vs. Movie w/ Emma Hirt

   Welcome back to another episode! This time discussing ATONEMENT. Both the novel by Ian McEwan and the 2007 film directed by Joe Wright and starring Kiera Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan. Atonement starts out in the 1930s and goes into WWII. It tells the story of a tragic lie that ruins multiple lives and takes a lifetime to try and fix. Today's episode gets spoilery, so be sure to read the book or watch the movie beforehand. Stephanie and returning guest, Emma Hirt, do not hold back their feelings and get into a compare/contrast of both mediums throughout the episode. REFERENCES: Atonement by Ian McEwan Atonement (2007) directed by Joe Wright Bandstand The Musical Atonement Score by Dario Marianelli Pride and Prejudice (2005) Game of Thrones 1917 Dunkirk Dunkirk (2017) Angel Down by Daniel Kraus Regeneration by Pat Barker ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and make sure you're subscribed! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Stay well!

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   The Other Bennet Sister

   The time has finally come!! In today's episode, listen in as Stephanie gushes about one of her favorite new series of the year: The Other Bennet Sister. The Other Bennet Sister is based on the novel by Janice Hadlow and tells the story about middle sister Mary Bennet (from Pride and Prejudice). Her voice finally gets to be heard and viewers get to see her life after Pride and Prejudice. It is a cozy time for fans of Jane Austen and for those of period dramas. The Other Bennet Sister can be found on Britbox. References: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow The Other Bennet Sister (Britbox) Audiobook narrator: Carla Mendonca 1995 Pride and Prejudice (Andrew Davies) Swoonworthy Podcast The Other Bennet Sister soundtrack by Anna Chmelewsky Miss Austen (Masterpiece); novel by Gil Hornby Doctor Who All Jane Austen novels Netflix Persuasion & Richard E. Grant Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris Pride and Prejudice (2005) Ella Bruccoleri Netflix's Pride & Prejudice mini-series (December 3rd 2026) Pride & Prejudice & Zombies Regency Rumours (YouTube) The Rumour Mill Podcast Donal Finn Young Sherlock Sanditon (PBS Masterpiece) What the Austen? Podcast (host Izzy) The Other Bennet Sister 3 Part Christmas Special (2026) The Other Eliot Sister (Janice Hadlow) Miss Bates by Catherine Cliff Blackwells Kitty & Mary by Julia Gray and Imogen Russell Williams Sense & Sensibility (2026) Britbox Picks Tommy and Tuppence A Lady of Substance The Hardarces Sally Lockhart series-The Ruby in the Smoke Shakespeare and Hathaway Tutankhamun (2016) Atonement by Ian McEwan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and make sure you're subscribed! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

3. 

   6 Sept 2026

   Enola Holmes (3) w/ Pileigh Shahinian

   Welcome to the last Summer of Mystery episode of this season! Today Stephanie and returning guest, Pileigh Shahinian, discuss the Enola Holmes series, specifically with a focus on ENOLA HOLMES 3 that just came out earlier this summer. Enola Holmes is the younger sister of legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. She is played by Millie Bobby Brown and the third film takes the young detective to Malta for her wedding, as well as mystery...because why wouldn't it. Tune in to hear Stephanie and Pileigh's thoughts on the latest installment as well as the world of Enola Holmes as a whole. Watch the films on Netflix to not be spoiled. REFERENCES: Enola Holmes (2020) Enola Holmes 2 (2022) Enola Holmes 3 (2026) Stranger Things Millie Bobby Brown BBC Sherlock & Benedict Cumberbatch Enola Holmes book series by Nancy Springer House of Anubis The Magic Tree House series Henry Cavill Sam Clafin The Hunger Games The Count of Monte Cristo Little Women (2019) Pride & Prejudice My Brilliant Career CW's Supergirl Sherlock & Daughter (HBO Max) The Summer I Turned Pretty Anne of Green Gables The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower Hamnet The Odyssey Derry Girls The Children of Blood and Bone The Promise Ida regénye (The Romance of Ida or The Courtship) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for listening and make sure you're subscribed! Instagram: @escape.into.period.pieces Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com Merch (2 places!): Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.com Spreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/ Support your local library and PBS station! Till next time!

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,747,320

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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