Parade's End

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SeriesDrama, War & Politics20121 Season

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.

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Season 1

1Episode 1Aug 24, 2012 · 58m · ★ 2.5In 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.
2Episode 2Aug 31, 2012 · 58m · ★ 2.2While 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.
3Episode 3Sep 7, 2012 · 58m · ★ 2.2Vicious 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.
4Episode 4Sep 14, 2012 · 58m · ★ 3.5In 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.
5Episode 5Sep 21, 2012 · 58m · ★ 3.5Christopher 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.

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.

Genres: Drama, War & Politics
Status: Ended
First aired: August 24, 2012
Last aired: September 21, 2012
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Episode length: 58m
Language: English
Countries: United Kingdom, Belgium, United States of America
Networks: HBO Europe, BBC Two
Production: Mammoth Screen, Anchorage Entertainment, BNP Paribas Fortis, Look Out Point, Trademark Films, VRT, BBC Worldwide