Period drama fans can now stream a ‘gorgeous’ film adapted from a beloved bestselling novel.

BBC iPlayer has recently added The Last Letter From Your Lover, based on the Jojo Moyes novel of the same name. Moyes is also the author behind the enormously popular romantic drama Me Before You, though fans may have overlooked her 2021 adaptation.

The film features an impressive ensemble including two-time Oscar nominee Felicity Jones, Divergent’s Shailene Woodley, Eternity actor Callum Turner and Nabhaan Rizwan, who recently starred in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.

The story follows determined journalist Ellie Haworth (Jones), who uncovers a collection of secret love letters from 1965 and becomes determined to reveal the forbidden relationship behind them.

She quickly discovers a passionate romance between the spouse of a wealthy industrialist (Woodley) and a financial journalist (Turner) tasked with reporting on her husband, reports the Mirror.

Whilst investigating the decades-old relationship, Ellie finds herself drawn into her own romantic tale with charming archivist Rory McCallan (Rizwan), who assists her in locating additional letters.

Whilst it failed to win over critics at release, the romantic drama remains warmly received by audiences. It secured a respectable 79% rating from Rotten Tomatoes viewers, whilst reviewers awarded it just a 55% score.

Offering their opinion, one viewer commented: “I never lost interest in the plot. The costumes and scenery were gorgeous. And I cried at the end. What more could you want? It’s a love story.”

Another viewer agreed: “Totally Fabulous. A captivating and mesmerising love story with heart-wrenching tragedies and uplifting triumphs, this film is a must-see.”

Meanwhile, a third fan expressed: “A truly remarkable love story which manages to tug at your heartstrings without overt drama, but with breath-taking style and extraordinary attention to detail.”

Lastly, one hesitant viewer confessed: “I was hesitant at first, I was not expecting anything impressive or out of the ordinary, but this film definitely proved me wrong.

“It’s both emotional and romantic but realistic and raw at the same time. In case you haven’t watched it yet, give it a shot, it’s worth it.”

The Last Letter From Your Lover is streaming now on BBC iPlayer

If you’re looking for a thrilling film to watch this winter, look no further than this “masterpiece”. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the spy film stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason.

North by Northwest tells the story of a New York City advertising executive who goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. The film has topped ScreenRant’s list of the best spy movies of all time, calling it “Alfred Hitchcock’s spy movie masterpiece.”

One person who watched the film on IMDB wrote: “This is Hitchcock’s best film, quite an accomplishment, considering how many great films he created. And after half a century, North By Northwest holds up beautifully.

“This film has it all: suspense, glamour, humor, and images that capture the imagination and remain etched in memory.

“The legendary crop-dusting sequence alone is a master class in the art of pure cinema. Like the rest of the film, it’s brilliantly conceived and brilliantly executed.

“All the elements come together to produce the finest form of entertainment. Bernard Herrmann’s frantic fandango captures the complexity and pace of the action.

“Ernest Lehman’s script is full of sophisticated dialogue. Performances are spot on.

The film was released in 1959 and it has become one of the greatest films in cinema history.

Hitchcock’s film has influenced vast amounts of spy films and television shows which have followed.

At the time, the film used groundbreaking cinematography and special effects. Today, many films have used and adapted these techniques.

If you’re looking to watch the film, it’s available on Amazon Prime.