Byron

Overview

Byron revolutionized English poetry and died a hero. He became famous overnight when the poetic record of his adventures abroad was received with rapture. This rich historical drama explores the true identity of the wild poetic genius who broke every taboo in the book. Byron's affairs and his unconventionality, however, were always destined to bring him down.

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Episodes

S01E01 The Summer Of A Doormouse

January 1, 2003
Returning to London after travelling in Greece, Byron struggles to be accepted as a poet. But his fortunes are dramatically improved following the overnight success of his poem inspired by his travels, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage....

S01E02 The Eloquence Of Action

January 1, 2003
Anabella learns that marriage to the greatest Romantic poet of his age is one of heartbreak and betrayal. After the birth of their daughter Byron suggests a separation, and the news of his relationship with...

Cast

Jonny Lee Miller
Jonny Lee Miller
Lord Byron
Natasha Little
Natasha Little
Augusta Leigh
Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore
John Cam Hobhouse
Julie Cox
Julie Cox
Annabella Milbanke
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Lady Melbourne
Penny Downie
Penny Downie
Lady Judith Milbanke
Sally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Mary Shelley
Oliver Milburn
Oliver Milburn
Scrope Davies
Camilla Power
Camilla Power
Caroline Lamb
Elodie Kendall
Mercer Elphinstone
Branka Katić
Branka Katić
Teresa Guiccioli
Pauline Moran
Pauline Moran
Mrs Curtin

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