Series synopsis
Byron is a British drama television series that premiered on January 1, 2003. It ended on January 1, 2003. It stars Jonny Lee Miller, Natasha Little, Stephen Campbell Moore and Julie Cox.
Byron revolutionized English poetry and died a hero. He became famous overnight when the poetic record of his adventures abroad was received with rapture. This rich historical drama explores the true identity of the wild poetic genius who broke every taboo in the book. Byron's affairs and his unconventionality, however, were always destined to bring him down.
Premise
Byron revolutionized English poetry and died a hero. He became famous overnight when the poetic record of his adventures abroad was received with rapture. This rich historical drama explores the true identity of the wild poetic genius who broke every taboo in the book. Byron's affairs and his unconventionality, however, were always destined to bring him down.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonny Lee Miller as Lord Byron
- Natasha Little as Augusta Leigh
- Stephen Campbell Moore as John Cam Hobhouse
- Julie Cox as Annabella Milbanke
- Vanessa Redgrave as Lady Melbourne
- Penny Downie as Lady Judith Milbanke
- Sally Hawkins as Mary Shelley
- Oliver Milburn as Scrope Davies
Supporting cast
- Camilla Power as Caroline Lamb
- Elodie Kendall as Mercer Elphinstone
- Branka Katić as Teresa Guiccioli
- Pauline Moran as Mrs Curtin
- Julian Firth as Thomas Moore
- Nicholas Pritchard as Colonel Leigh
- Jean-François Wolff as Tita
- Mark Bazeley as Trelawney
- David Ryall as Sir Ralph Milbanke
- Matthew Scurfield as Bruno
- Irena Mičijević as Beautiful Turkish Woman
- Dido Miles as Six Mile Bottom Cook
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 1, 2003 | January 1, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Summer Of A Doormouse Returning to London after travelling in Greece, Byron struggles to be accepted as a poet. But his fortunes are dramatically improved following the overnight success of his poem inspired by his travels, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Suddenly he is the toast of London society and women are throwing themselves at his feet. |
January 1, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Eloquence Of Action Anabella learns that marriage to the greatest Romantic poet of his age is one of heartbreak and betrayal. After the birth of their daughter Byron suggests a separation, and the news of his relationship with his half-sister quickly becomes a national scandal. Byron goes into exile and continues his life of hedonistic pleasure in Venice. |
January 1, 2003 |
Production
Release
| First aired | January 1, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | January 1, 2003 |
| Status | Ended |