Parade's End (2012)

Name: Parade's End
Rating: 6.4

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 6.4

IMDb

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2012-08-24

Last Air Date: 2012-09-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: HBO Europe, BBC Two

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Top Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch as Christopher Tietjens
Rebecca Hall as Sylvia Tietjens
Adelaide Clemens as Valentine Wannop
Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Wannop
Roger Allam as General Campion
Rupert Everett as Mark Tietjens
Janet McTeer as Mrs. Satterthwaite
Tom Mison as Potty Perowne
Stephen Graham as Vincent MacMaster
Sasha Waddell as Glorvina

Seasons

None (2012)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2012-08-24)

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 her, even when he encounters fearless young suffragette Valentine.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2012-08-31)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2012-09-07)

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 life together.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2012-09-14)

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.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2012-09-21)

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.