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Raunchy BBC period drama with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes that viewers should binge after Bridgerton

Raunchy BBC period drama with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes that viewers should binge after Bridgerton

The highly 'erotic' series is perfect to rattle through while you wait for the next Bridgerton instalment to drop

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Period dramas have really been having a moment as of recent and any lovers of the genre are clearly itching for another fix now that they've rattled through the first part of Bridgerton's season three.

We already have Belgravia and The Tudors on our radar but now viewers are being urged to watch a raunchy BBC period drama with a whopping 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

The TV series, which first hit our screens back in 2019, is set in the 1830s in Yorkshire.

Both seasons of the raunchy period drama are available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. (BBC)
Both seasons of the raunchy period drama are available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. (BBC)

The 16-episode-strong series is based on the collected diaries of real-life landowner and industrialist, Anne Lister, played by Suranne Jones, which contains over four million words and are written largely in secret code.

Depicting Lister as 'the first modern lesbian', the series is billed as being 'inspired by' two books about Lister by Jill Liddington, Female Fortune and Nature's Domain.

The diaries, which were decoded and transcribed by Helena Whitbread, excellently document a whole lifetime of lesbian relationships.

It also stars the likes of Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker, Lister's fiancée, and later, wife and Joe Armstrong as Samuel Washington, land steward for both Walker and Lister.

If you hadn't guessed it already, the series is none other than Gentleman Jack and fans are clearly loving it.

Check out the official trailer here:

One X user penned: "I think only Gentleman Jack has been one of the only erotic shows I ever seen. The tension between them is so real and their romance is so well constructed."

A second chimed in: "I saw here in #gentlemanjack for the first time the seduction game becoming a real intimate affinity, with Anne Lister not fearing to be vulnerable and Ann Walker's showing her resilience wanting to help the woman she loves. So much truth and courage. #SaveGentlemanJack."

A third joked: "Every time I saw a sex scene on Gentleman Jack I had to hold onto my holy water."

Fans are totally obsessed with the highly 'erotic' Gentlemen Jack series. (BBC)
Fans are totally obsessed with the highly 'erotic' Gentlemen Jack series. (BBC)

A fourth praised: "THIS! Gentleman Jack is exquisite! The sexual tension, the sensuality... and talk about gentle kisses! #SaveGentlemanJack @BBC."

"Fantastic show," gushed another. "Great story, brilliant acting. Best thing on TV at the minute."

A final user echoed: "We need more Gentleman Jack to tell the rest of Anne Lister ‘s and Ann Walker’s story.

"We need more of this historical, charming, poignant, romantic, shocking, funny, sexy, intriguing and totally captivating show without further delay! #BringBackGentlemanJack."

Gentleman Jack is currently available to stream on BBC.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: BBC, TV And Film, Period Drama, Rotten Tomatoes, Tyla Recommends, Bridgerton

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.