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Season 1

6 episodes · 8th March 2012

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01 The Past Is a Foreign Country still The Past Is a Foreign Country Episode 18th March 2012 In 2012, Charlotte arrives at the flat of a recently deceased friend. She was one of seven students who once lived there. Memories are triggered of 1965 when they all met for the first time. Full of idealism and potential they embark on a journey of discovery, love and betrayal. 02 Eve of Destruction still Eve of Destruction Episode 215th March 2012 In 2012, Charlotte is joined by two former flatmates to clear the flat. Back in the late 60s, Lilly faces a terrible personal crisis. And at a violent anti-Vietnam war demonstration Jack and Victor face a challenge that will define their perceptions of each other forever. 03 The Dark Side of the Moon still The Dark Side of the Moon Episode 322nd March 2012 The action moves to 1973, and the nation is in turmoil, stricken by industrial action. Jack is working as a trade unionist, but compromises his principles to help his father's flagging political career. Charlotte realises the time has come to leave Jack - and the flat - when her mother's mental condition deteriorates, and Orla faces a painful decision when her brother turns up on her doorstep, on the run from the IRA. 04 The Personal Is Political still The Personal Is Political Episode 429th March 2012 The year is 1979, and the former flatmates gather to celebrate as Alan and Lilly tie the knot. Jay faces his biggest fear in telling his parents he is gay, and Jack decides to join mainstream politics - but his dreams are jeopardised when Victor is arrested after a stop-and-search. Lee Ingleby, MyAnna Buring and Sam Claflin star in Paula Milne's epic drama. 05 The Eye of the Needle still The Eye of the Needle Episode 55th April 2012 The year is 1982, and as Britain and Argentina go to war over the Falkland Islands, Jack is fighting his own battle with heroin addiction, prompting the former flatmates to help their friend detox. Meanwhile, Lilly receives devastating news, and Charlotte's mother places increasing demands on her daughter, not least when she turns up during an acute manic phase. Penultimate episode of the drama, starring Claire Foy, Sam Claflin, MyAnna Buring and Lee Ingleby. 06 The Sea of Trees still The Sea of Trees Episode 612th April 2012 As the action moves to 1990, Jack decides to sell the flat, so Orla organises a final get-together for the friends. Victor is the last to arrive, bringing with him a revelation that stirs up old ghosts and secrets from the past - but that proves to be only the beginning in an evening of shocking confessions and angry truths. Finally, back in 2012, the sixth flatmate arrives to help - and it is clear that the consequences of that day 22 years earlier still haunt them. Claire Foy, Sam Claflin, MyAnna Buring and Lee Ingleby star.
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01 MyAnna Buring profile MyAnna Buringas Lilly 02 Sam Claflin profile Sam Claflinas Jack 03 Michael Kitchen profile Michael Kitchenas Jack (present day) 04 Lindsay Duncan profile Lindsay Duncanas Lilly (present day) 05 Claire Foy profile Claire Foyas Charlotte 06 David Gyasi profile David Gyasias Victor 07 Hugh Quarshie profile Hugh Quarshieas Victor (present day) 08 Jessica Gunning profile Jessica Gunningas Orla 09 Sorcha Cusack profile Sorcha Cusackas Orla (present day) 10 Reece Ritchie profile Reece Ritchieas Jay 11 Ramon Tikaram profile Ramon Tikaramas Jay (present day) 12 Lee Ingleby profile Lee Inglebyas Alan 13 Paula Milne profile Paula MilneWriter / Creator
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