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crunchy-gravel drama

noun

Etymology

A reference to the graveled drives and paths on old estates

Definitions

  1. A genre of drama that is set in a grand manor or estate during the 18th, 19th, or early…

    A genre of drama that is set in a grand manor or estate during the 18th, 19th, or early 20th century.

    • PBS Masterpiece's acclaimed crunchy gravel drama series Downton Abbey now has a final season premiere date.
    • Meanwhile, on another plane entirely, “Another Period” (Comedy Central, recently renewed for Season 2) is a send-up of crunchy-gravel dramas, set in tony Rhode Island in 1902.
    • Victoria is a co-production with Mammoth Screen, producer of crunchy gravel drama Poldark, and Endeavour, for ITV and is distributed internationally by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.

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