‘Bridgerton universe’ has added £275m to UK economy, says Netflix

Bridgerton producer Shonda Rhimes, left, at the London Stock Exchange with the market’s chief executive, Julia Hoggett. Photograph: James Manning/PA

The “Bridgerton effect” has been hard to ignore since the drama first appeared on our screens, inspiring clothing and interiors trends with a period twist and helped make afternoon tea and visiting stately homes sexy.

Now Netflix has put a big number on the worth of what it calls the “Bridgerton universe”, suggesting the period romp produced by the company Shondaland has given a £275m shot in the arm to the UK’s ailing economy over the past five years.