Seasons & Episodes
EP 1
Episode 1
In the dying days of the Edwardian Empire, Christopher Tietjens enters into a destructive marriage with the beautiful bu
EP 2
Episode 2
While Sylvia and Christopher are reunited publicly, their relationship remains turbulent in private. In the run up to wa
EP 3
Episode 3
Vicious rumours about Christopher abound, leading to tragedy at Groby. Sylvia finds a new admirer who proves a distracti
EP 4
Episode 4
In Rouen, an exhausted Christopher prepares soldiers for the draft. Back in London, Sylvia decides to visit her husband
EP 5
Episode 5
Christopher is sent to the Front with McKechnie and Perowne. While Valentine waits for news of Christopher, Sylvia - now
Popular Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
Christopher Tietjens
Rebecca Hall
Sylvia Tietjens
Adelaide Clemens
Valentine Wannop
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Wannop
Roger Allam
General Campion
Rupert Everett
Mark Tietjens
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Satterthwaite
Tom Mison
Potty Perowne
Stephen Graham
Vincent MacMaster
