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Class divides. Love unites.
A tale of secrets and scandals set in 1840s London. When the Trenchards accept an invitation to the now legendary ball hosted by the Duchess of Richmond on the fateful evening of the Battle of Waterloo, it sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come as secrets unravel behind the porticoed doors of London’s grandest postcode.
The Trenchard family have recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia, but a decades old love affair comes back to haunt them and jeopardise the happiness of many.
Anne tells Caroline a secret which puts the women in opposition. A surprise guest at a lavish party hosted by Caroline forces James to reveal a truth that threatens to tear the Trenchards apart.
The depths of Stephen’s problems are revealed, causing John to set his manipulative sights on Charles and Caroline as a way to make money. Susan isn’t shy about exploiting the Trenchard’s new social circle.
Tensions rise when Caroline organises an outing for Lady Maria and Anne, which sees the women compromised. Susan’s indulgent behaviour catches up with her, and Ellis begins to show her true colours.
A jealous Oliver threatens to ruin the lives of many as he makes a shocking discovery about Charles. John’s plans are jeopardised, making him dangerous; he enlists the help of the Trenchard staff to stoop to new lows.
Charles receives a mysterious olive branch, but the offer of reconciliation places him in grave danger. James must find a way to defend Charles’ honour before Lady Maria is lost to him forever. Series finale.
Tamsin Greig
Anne Trenchard
Philip Glenister
James Trenchard
Alice Eve
Susan Trenchard
Ella Purnell
Maria Grey
Jack Bardoe
Charles Pope
Jeremy Neumark Jones
Lord Bellasis
Tom Wilkinson
Peregrine, Earl of Brockenhurst
Harriet Walter
Caroline, Countess of Brockenhurst
Richard Goulding
Oliver Trenchard
Emily Reid
Sophia Trenchard
Adam James
John Bellasis
Paul Ritter
Turton