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Parade's End
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Network
HBO Europe, BBC Two
Seasons & Episodes

Season 1
Episodes

Episode 1
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.

Episode 2
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.

Episode 3
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.

Episode 4
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.

Episode 5
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.
Top Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch
Christopher Tietjens

Rebecca Hall
Sylvia Tietjens

Adelaide Clemens
Valentine Wannop

Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Wannop

Roger Allam
General Campion

Rupert Everett
Mark Tietjens

Janet McTeer
Mrs. Satterthwaite

Tom Mison
Potty Perowne

Stephen Graham
Vincent MacMaster
Sasha Waddell
Glorvina




