The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.
Where to Watch
Streaming, rent and purchase options
Episodes
1. Episode 1
In the Spring of 1905 the Schlegel family are drawn into the affairs of the Wilcox family via Helen Schlegel who has fallen for Paul Wilcox. Helen's older sister Margaret gets involved in a mix-up at a concert.
2. Episode 2
The Wilcoxes are rocked by a death in the family and the Schlegels face an uncertain future when they are evicted from their home.
3. Episode 3
Searching for a new home, Margaret receives an offer of marriage from Henry. Helen is distraught to learn that Leonard Bast is on the brink of ruin after following the advice of the Schlegels'.
4. Episode 4
Margaret is unwilling to punish Henry for his past transgressions, committed long before they met. Helen leaves for Europe without explanation, only returning when tragedy strikes.
Cast & Crew
Hayley Atwell
Margaret Schlegel
Matthew Macfadyen
Henry Wilcox
Julia Ormond
Mrs. Wilcox
Tracey Ullman
Aunt Juley Mund
Philippa Coulthard
Helen Schlegel
Joseph Quinn
Leonard Bast
Alex Lawther
Tibby Schlegel
Sandra Voe
Miss Avery
Gavin Brocker
Crane
Miles Jupp
Percy Cahill
Joe Bannister
Charles Wilcox
Donna Banya
Annie
Bessie Carter
Evie Wilcox
Rosalind Eleazar
Jacky Bast
Yolanda Kettle
Dolly Wilcox
Hannah Traylen
Nancy
Estrid Barton
Austrian Housekeeper
Matthew Marrs
Young Man
William Belchambers
Burton
Sagar Arya
Doctor
Jos Slovick
Andrew Bridgmont
Harry Gostelow
George Taylor
Herr Liesecke
