Christabel (1988)
Synopsis
Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.
First Air Date: 1988-11-16
Last Air Date: 1988-12-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Dennis Potter
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Elizabeth Hurley as Christabel Bielenberg (née Burton)
- Stephen Dillane as Peter Bielenberg
- Nigel Le Vaillant as Adam Von Trott Zu Solz
- Geoffrey Palmer as Mr Burton
- Ann Bell as Mrs Burton
- Sam Kelly as Karl Langbehn
- Ryan Le Neveu as John Bielenberg
- Jim Carter as Bausch
- Nicola Wright as Clarita
- Renny Lister as Aunt Ulla
Seasons
None (1988)
Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
As wedding bells peal across the English countryside, Christabel makes a commitment to married life in a country soon to be at war with her own.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Trapped in Germany by the outbreak of war, Christabel finds herself at the mercy of Allied air raids and Peter's secret work is put at risk when she takes in two house guests.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
As Peter's secret work becomes increasingly dangerous, Christabel takes the boys to the safety of the Black Forest but is forced to return to Berlin by some terrifying news.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Germany faces a humiliating defeat. Peter's life hangs in the balance as Christabel arrives at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp to plead for him.
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