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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.
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1Episode 1Episode 1
55 min
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.
2Episode 2Episode 2
56 min
The Wilcoxes are rocked by a death in the family and the Schlegels face an uncertain future when they are evicted from their home.
3Episode 3Episode 3
59 min
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'.
4Episode 4Episode 4
59 min
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.

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
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