The BBC costume drama has been praised for its historical accuracy10:00, 23 May 2026Viewers shouldn't miss a stunning BBC costume drama shot in a beautiful setting.‌The programme, which debuted on the BBC in 2019, drew from an extraordinary real-life tale about a groundbreaking figure from history, reports Yorkshire Live.‌Gentleman Jack was a period piece chronicling the experiences of industrialist and "first modern lesbian" Anne Lister, adapted from her decoded personal journals.‌The BBC and HBO production was penned by Sally Wainwright, the writer behind Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, who also took on directing duties and was raised near Lister's residence at Shibden Hall.Gentleman Jack featured Doctor Foster's Suranne Jones alongside Peaky Blinders star Sophie Rundle.Filming took place at numerous sites throughout North and West Yorkshire, with Lister's genuine residence of Shibden Hall serving as a principal location for production.‌Shibden Hall is an exquisite Tudor manor house constructed in 1420, now operating as a museum welcoming guests, where visitors can discover the stories of those who inhabited and laboured there, including Lister.The Grade II listed mansion near Halifax showcases a blend of architectural styles from different eras, complemented by a 17th century aisled barn and workshop buildings.‌Beyond the main building, there are restored grounds forming Shibden Park, which feature amenities including a boating lake, woodland paths, a children's play area, and a miniature railway.Discussing the production at Shibden Hall, Jones remarked, according to Visit Calderdale: "It still blows my mind when I say that we filmed at Shibden.‌"When I'm walking in Anne Lister's footsteps, I am literally walking into her house, up her stairs, eating in her dining room, doing business deals where she did business deals, surveying the same land, and walking where she walked."Gentleman Jack lasted two series before its unfortunate axing, though it remains available to stream without charge on BBC iPlayer.Numerous viewers have previously praised the programme on IMDb, with one contributor headlining their 9/10 assessment "Just About Perfect" before elaborating: "Everything is awesome - characters, dialog, story, clothes, especially the music, and the scemery [sic]. I wish more shows were this good. It has held my attention from the very first minute."‌Someone else declared in their 10/10 appraisal: "Gentleman Jack is by far, one of the best offerings on HBO in a while. It is lush in the setting, historically appropriate to the era and consistently presents glorious attention to detail!"A third glowing critique stated: "Enjoying every minute of this outstanding series."The viewer continued: "I rarely give a 10 star rating but this one captures a top rating from me. Highly worth your time."Article continues belowGentleman Jack is streaming on BBC iPlayer now