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'Belgravia: The Next Chapter': MGM+'s period drama offers a window into real historical events

'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' navigates the delicate balance between historical facts and imaginative storytelling

Spoilers for 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter'

LONDON, ENGLAND: The first three episodes of 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' are now available for streaming on MGM+, delivering captivating doses of romance, passion, rivalry, and more.

Harriet Slater, Benjamin Wainwright, Hannah Onslow, and Edward Bluemel among others skillfully bring to life diverse characters in this period drama. 

'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' unfolds a few decades after the original series 'Belgravia.' With its intriguing mix of scandal and subplots, viewers may find themselves pondering the line between fact and fiction in MGM+'s latest series.

Is there any truth behind 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' or its characters?

The true story behind 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter'

The deeper you dive into 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter,' the more invested you become. The series delves into the dynamics surrounding Lord Frederick Trenchard, exploring the demons of his past and the complexities of his marriage with Clara Dunn.

'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' Episode 3 however sheds more light on Dr Stephen Ellebry, who is gradually becoming a more concrete character within the narrative.

While Ellebry's interest in Clara remains the focal point, 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' also delves into historical the Wanstead Flats rally, which took place in 1871. According to Layers of London, this was a 'key moment in the successful campaign to save Epping Forest from development.'

While there's only a brief mention of this event in 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter,' it could help pit Dr Stephen against Frederick later in the series, in addition to the growing tensions and friendship between Clara and Dr Stephen. 

Are the characters in 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' based on real people?

As 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' unfolds with only three episodes released so far, there is no proof that the characters in the periodic drama are based on real people.

However, much like the Wanstead Flats rally in 1871, there might be other historical references sprinkled across 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' that one might have to look out for. 

'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' is now streaming on MGM+