Seasons & Episodes
EP 1
A Wife in Water Colours
A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the rela
EP 2
A Jealous Mistress
A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
EP 3
Beggars at a Banquet
Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by
EP 4
To Escape from Ourselves
Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
EP 5
Strawberries and Champagne
Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
EP 6
The Mirror of Reason
The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
EP 7
The Final Gamble
Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.
Popular Cast
John Nolan
Nick Faunt
Prunella Gee
Anna Fitzgerald
Sharon Maughan
Rachel Rosing
Howard Southern
Jacob 'Mo' Rosing
