The top BBC period dramas to binge as Wolf Hall finally returns after nine year wait

Wolf Hall is back!

The BBC has finally confirmed the release date for the second series of Wolf Hall after a nine-year absence from screens. The acclaimed period drama first launched on BBC Two in 2015 and will now be back for its brand new outing, subtitled The Mirror and The Light, this Sunday at 9pm.

Season one followed the events of the first two novels in the trilogy. Now viewers will get the chance to see how Thomas Cromwell deals with the aftermath of Anne Boleyn's execution and his involvement with Jane Seymour.

SAS Rogue Heroes

SAS Rogue Heroes became an acclaimed hit drama following the formation of the Special Air Service during World War II. The series boasts a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%.

The Gallows Pole

The Gallows Pole, streaming on BBC iPlayer, is a prequel to the book by Benjamin Myers and features a remarkable true story with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%.

Gentleman Jack

Gentleman Jack, starring Suranne Jones, is based on the life of unconventional woman Anne Lister and holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%.

Bleak House

The BBC's adaptation of Bleak House in 2005 became a fan favorite and award-winner, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 84%.

Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood, set in 1900s Vienna, has aired four series so far, based on Frank Tallis's book series, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%.