This splendid adaptation of Anthony Powell's epic literary masterpiece has been compared to Brideshead Revisited in scope and impact. Chronicling a half-century of British upperclass life through the eyes of protagonist Nicholas Jenkins.
EPISODE 1
The Twenties
Nicholas Jenkins regales his married lover, Jean, with tales of his school days in the early 1920s, including his enduring friendships with Jean's suave older brother.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Nick Jenkins and his friends are now thirtysomethings - marriages are crumbling and youthful optimism is fading fast. Starring James Purefoy. - Adult content
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
It's WWII and Nick Jenkins is in the army, leaving his pregnant wife, Isobel. Through connections, Kenneth Widmerpool rises to power and prestige. - Adult content
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
Nick and Isobel have moved to the country and Widmerpoole has become a Labour MP and is dabbling in Eastern European politics. - Adult content with strong language
Miranda Richardson
Nicholas Jones
Gillian Barge
Simon Russell Beale
Robin Bailey
Jonathan Cake
James Fleet
Richard Pasco
James Purefoy
Paul Rhys
