BBC Trailers Interlude

I get very emotional over BBC drama trailers. They are addictive when done well and I often watch them upwards of twenty times because I'm obsessed and insane. I made a list of my five favorites, mostly so I can come back to this post and watch them over and over again myself; otherwise they'd be lost in the black hole that is my YouTube favorites.

This isn't anything near comprehensive, as I've only been interested in BBC dramas since late last year. Any trailer prior to Spring 2010 I probably haven't seen.

These videos may also be indicative of a Romola Garai complete BBC takeover, which I'm totally okay with.

5. The Hour (BBC Two, Jul 2011)

Striking and beautifully done. Evocative of the era and aesthetically just glorious. (Mmmm Dominic West.)

4. The Crimson Petal and the White (BBC Two, Mar 2011)

Featuring "Intro" by The XX, which may sound familiar because you have heard it in every commercial ever. Music choice makes the promo. This was perfect.

3. BBC Drama Winter/Spring 2010

Featuring "The Cave" by Mumford & Sons. This would be higher but I didn't like the way the song was cut up during the end montage. I'm way too familiar with the song, and it was jarring. Great clip choices though.

2. BBC Two Original British Drama (Apr 2011)

Featuring "Bigger Than Us" by The White Lies. Suitably epic. Really fantastic voiceover choices too. It must be so fun to put these together because your source material is so gorgeous.

1. BBC Drama Autumn/Winter 2010

Featuring "Sway" by The Perishers. I won't say how many times I've watched this because I'm embarrassed. It's probably fewer than 70. Probably.