Beau Brummell: This Charming Man

Beau Brummell: This Charming Man

2006 · 78 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, History

This BBC historical drama stars James Purefoy as Beau Brummell, the original sharp-dressed dandy of 18th-century London. A socialite responsible for inventing the modern suit, Brummell befriends and restyles Prince Regent of Wales.

Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe · Written by Simon Bent

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