Parade's End

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S01E02: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

August 24, 2012 3.0 58 min
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...
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Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

August 31, 2012 2.7 58 min
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.
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Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

September 7, 2012 2.7 58 min
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...
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Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

September 14, 2012 3.5 58 min
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.
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Episode 5

S01E05 Episode 5

September 21, 2012 3.5 58 min
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.
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Cast

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
Sasha Waddell
Glorvina
Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Satterthwaite
Tom Mison
Tom Mison
Potty Perowne
Stephen Graham
Stephen Graham
Vincent MacMaster
Sasha Waddell
Glorvina

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