The Paradise

Synopsis

An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.

First Air Date: 2012-09-25

Last Air Date: 2013-12-08

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Bill Gallagher

Networks: BBC One, Domashniy

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Top Cast

Joanna Vanderham as Denise Lovett
Emun Elliott as John Moray
Stephen Wight as Sam
Sonya Cassidy as Clara
Matthew McNulty as Dudley
Elaine Cassidy as Katherine Weston
Finn Burridge as Arthur
David Hayman as Jonas Franks
Sarah Lancashire as Miss Audrey
Ruby Bentall as Pauline

Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2012-09-25)

Denise struggles with her new job at The Paradise and catches the eye of its owner.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2012-10-02)

A customer threatens the reputation of The Paradise, and Denise shines in Moray's eyes.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2012-10-09)

An unexpected discovery in ladieswear causes ripples throughout the store.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2012-10-16)

Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness, provoking a rivalry between Denise and Clara.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2012-10-23)

Moray tries to buy the barber shop next door, with disastrous consequences.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2012-10-30)

Will Denise's secret spell the end of her career at the Paradise?
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2012-11-06)

Denise rises to her biggest challenge yet, and Katherine sets out to prove her worth.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2012-11-13)

With his wedding day approaching, Moray has a big decision to make.