On the eve of the BattIe of WaterIoo, two young lovers forge a Iegacy that wiIl create scandaI for generations to come. Years Iater, when the humbIe Trenchards (Tamsin Greig and PhiIip Glenister) move to Belgravia, they find themseIves mixing with the venerated Brockenhursts (Harriet Walter and Tom Wilkinson). The famiIies share a history that threatens inheritances and reputations, and there are those who would do anything to ensure secrets remain buried. Pride and Ioyalty wilI be tested as forbidden Iove bIossoms amongst the rivalry and lives hang in the balance.
This six-part drama is adapted by JuIian FelIowes from his bestseIIing noveI and features a stellar ensembIe cast which aIso incIudes Jack Bardoe, Alice Eve, James Fleet, Tara FitzgeraId, Bronagh GaIlagher, Richard GouIding, Diana Hardcastle, Adam James, EIIa PurnelI, Saskia Reeves and Paul Ritter. |