Series synopsis
Parade's End is a British drama war & politics television series that premiered on HBO Europe on August 24, 2012. It ended on September 21, 2012. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Adelaide Clemens and Miranda Richardson.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Stephen Graham as Vincent MacMaster
- Sasha Waddell as Glorvina
Guest cast
- Tat Whalley as Army Groom
- Christine Cox as Mother
- Rudi Goodman as Michael (8 years)
- Freddie Fox as Edward Wannop
- Jack Huston as Gerald Drake
- Rufus Sewell as Reverend Duchemin, Edith's husband
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | August 24, 2012 | August 24, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 5 | August 24, 2012 | September 21, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The World of Parade's End To tie in with Tom Stoppard's adaptation of Parade's End, this documentary celebrates Ford Madox Ford's classic novel cycle. Well-known writers and actors, for whom Parade's End has special meaning, give extra insight into the characters and the world they inhabit. The challenges of adapting this epic work for the screen are also revealed. |
August 24, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
August 24, 2012 |
| 2 |
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. |
August 31, 2012 |
| 3 |
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. |
September 7, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Europe |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 24, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2012 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |