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BBC viewers are only just discovering a "hidden gem" period drama from 2016, which is inspired by one of the “greatest books of all time”. ‌

The six episode series, directed by Peaky Blinders icon Tom Harper, stars Lily James, James Norton and Paul Dano and fans have been left thoroughly impressed, leaving glowing five star reviews. ‌

The popular series is now streaming for free on BBC iPlayer. ‌

Set in 1805, the programme follows Pierre, Natasha and Andrei in the Russian Empire at the turn of the 19th century, who are all desperate to change the world for the better.

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The drama unfolds during the Napoleonic Wars between 1803 and 1815, wrapping up in 1812 following the disastrous Russian campaign.

The three protagonists each purs

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