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Parade's End

Parade's End

★ 6.5/10•2012•58m•TV-MA•Drama•War & Politics
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The story of a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette in the midst of World War I and a Europe on the brink of profound change.

Susanna White · Director

Tom Stoppard · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 24, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E158m

Episode 1

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.

Aug 24, 2012

Episode 2 - Episode 2E258m

Episode 2

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.

Aug 31, 2012

Episode 3 - Episode 3E358m

Episode 3

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.

Sep 7, 2012

Episode 4 - Episode 4E458m

Episode 4

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.

Sep 14, 2012

Episode 5 - Episode 5E558m

Episode 5

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.

Sep 21, 2012

Actors

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Christopher Tietjens

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Sylvia Tietjens

Adelaide Clemens

Adelaide Clemens

Valentine Wannop

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Wannop

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

General Campion

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Mark Tietjens

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Mrs. Satterthwaite

Tom Mison

Tom Mison

Potty Perowne

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Vincent MacMaster

Sasha Waddell

Glorvina

Clare Higgins

Clare Higgins

Lady Claudine

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