Who doesn’t love a good British period drama?

If you’re among the Starts at 60 community’s many avid fans of Downton Abbey, The Crown and Outlander, you’re in for a treat. The producers of all three shows are back with a compelling new WW2-era drama, almost certainly destined to become our next big DVD addiction.

The Halcyon is set in a glamorous five-star hotel at the beginning of WWII, this superb period drama tells the tale of London high society as the rich, famous and debauched seek shelter from the dark times of war in one of the poshest hotels. This period piece stars some of the UK’s most acclaimed actors including Steven Mackintosh and Olivia Williams.

The complete series of The Halcyon is now available on DVD. Watch the trailer below, or read on for your chance to win one of 10 copies!

Thanks to Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we have 10 copies of The Halcyon on DVD to share with the Starts at 60 community. For your chance to win, simply fill out the form below and tell us in 25 words or less: what’s your favourite British period drama, and why?

This competition has now ended. Congratulations to our 10 winners – your prizes are on their way!

Judi Jagger
Tina Hennessy
Rosemary Seam
Jan Edwards
Lynda Colwell
Nicole Dickson
Rhonda Dahl
Kassy Keys
Sharon Revell
Robyn Hayes