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Season 1

5 episodes · 24th August 2012

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 124th August 2012 In the dying days of the Edwardian Empire, Christopher Tietjens enters into a destructive marriage with the beautiful but cruel socialite Sylvia. Ignoring her overt flirtation with other men, Christopher resolves to remain faithful to her, even when he encounters fearless young suffragette Valentine. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 231st August 2012 While Sylvia and Christopher are reunited publicly, their relationship remains turbulent in private. In the run up to war Christopher finds himself torn between his marriage vows and his feelings for Valentine. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 37th September 2012 Vicious rumours about Christopher abound, leading to tragedy at Groby. Sylvia finds a new admirer who proves a distraction as the war continues, and Valentine moves to London. Meanwhile, Edith and MacMaster plan a new life together. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 414th September 2012 In Rouen, an exhausted Christopher prepares soldiers for the draft. Back in London, Sylvia decides to visit her husband in France, oblivious to the consequences this will have for him. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 521st September 2012 Christopher is sent to the Front with McKechnie and Perowne. While Valentine waits for news of Christopher, Sylvia - now ensconced at Groby - makes one final, desperate play for him.
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01 Benedict Cumberbatch profile Benedict Cumberbatchas Christopher Tietjens 02 Rebecca Hall profile Rebecca Hallas Sylvia Tietjens 03 Adelaide Clemens profile Adelaide Clemensas Valentine Wannop 04 Miranda Richardson profile Miranda Richardsonas Mrs. Wannop 05 Roger Allam profile Roger Allamas General Campion 06 Rupert Everett profile Rupert Everettas Mark Tietjens 07 Janet McTeer profile Janet McTeeras Mrs. Satterthwaite 08 Tom Mison profile Tom Misonas Potty Perowne 09 Stephen Graham profile Stephen Grahamas Vincent MacMaster 10 Susanna White profile Susanna WhiteDirector 11 Tom Stoppard profile Tom StoppardWriter
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