--- title: "Big skirts, bold vision: Yoreflix brings period dramas to the streaming era" id: "423474" type: "post" slug: "founder-interview-yoreflix" published_at: "2025-08-14T17:48:59+00:00" modified_at: "2025-08-14T18:48:59+00:00" url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/founder-interview-yoreflix/" markdown_url: "https://seedlegals.com/resources/founder-interview-yoreflix.md" excerpt: "Executive producer Imogen Cooper shares how she’s building Yoreflix, a curated streaming service bringing period dramas to life for fans who love a good costume and corset." taxonomy_category: - "Founder Interviews" - "Video Zone" --- 2 min read Expert reviewed This article has been fact-checked by a SeedLegals subject matter expert. [Meet our experts](https://seedlegals.com/authors-and-experts/) and learn more about our review process and quality assurance in our [editorial policy](https://seedlegals.com/editorial-policy/) . # Big skirts, bold vision: Yoreflix brings period dramas to the streaming era Published: Aug 14, 2025 Contents [Key takeaways](#key-takeaways) [Co-Founder and CEO Anthony Rose Co-Founder and CEO](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/anthony/) [Erin Deasy Junior Content Executive](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/erin-deasy/) Ever found yourself in an endless scroll for a good period drama? Mainstream streaming platforms often bury historical and period content under a sea of trending titles, making it hard for fans to find what they love. That’s exactly what [Yoreflix](https://www.yoreflix.online/) is here to change. Founded by former history student and TV executive [Imogen Cooper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogen-cooper-4a68b1190/?originalSubdomain=uk) , Yoreflix packs a single streaming service with all the components of high-quality, history-led cinema. With a unique timeline-based interface, behind-the-scenes extras, and a growing library of licensed content, Yoreflix is creating a home for heritage storytelling – and finally making it easily accessible. In this Founder Interview, SeedLegals CEO [Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/author/anthony/) chats with Imogen about building a niche platform from scratch, navigating licensing deals, and why making “edutainment” work means understanding your audience as well as your archives. ## **Key takeaways** ### **The problem with finding quality historical content** - Classic shows and archive TV often get buried by algorithm-heavy platforms that push mainstream, trending content. - There’s a huge gap in the market for surfacing retro content that helps people rediscover hidden gems from the past. - This can also mean creatives are struggling to pitch historical ideas due to a lack of genre-specific buyers. ### **Yoreflix’s solution** - Inspired by platforms like Shudder, founder Imogen developed Yoreflix to perform as a curated streaming platform focused entirely on historical and period drama. - It licenses existing content (like Downton Abbey) and makes it easy to find in one place. - The app also offers a low-cost subscription (£4.99/month) with added historical context and extras. ### **Traction and growth** - Yoreflix launches in August, backed by a small team and a PreSeed raise. - The platform isn’t just a streaming library – it features a scrollable timeline UI as well as podcasts to deepen viewer engagement. - Development is underway for smart TV apps, aiming to make Yoreflix accessible on the platforms where viewers already stream their favourite shows. ##### SeedLegals events ### Connect with fascinating founders Sign up to our newsletter and get the best of SeedLegals events delivered directly to your inbox By subscribing, you agree to receive information from SeedLegals. You can unsubscribe anytime. View our [privacy policy](/privacy-policy/) Get the free funding playbook Get the latest insights from our funding experts, the steps to follow and how to take cash quickly with agile funding. ## Related posts [2 min read What’s hot? The planet with or without Habla’s eco-friendly kilns? Peter Habla, founder of Habla Kilns, replaces traditional kilns with a fresh, sustainable alternative – the Zig Zag Kiln... Erin Deasy](https://seedlegals.com/resources/habla-kilns-interview/) [2 min read Hindered by hundreds of applications: ReechOut addresses the hassle of the hiring process Hassan Ahmed, founder of ReechOut, reverse engineers the AI problem that’s been afflicting the hiring process… and it’s ... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/founder-interview-reechout/) [2 min read Hiring for growth stage companies Join SeedLegals CEO Anthony Rose and Beacon Talent founder, David Berk, to learn how to stop burning cash on the wrong r... Anthony Rose](https://seedlegals.com/resources/beacon-talent-founder-interview/)