Parade's End

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  1. Episode 1

  58m

  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.

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  2. Episode 2

  58m

  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.

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  3. Episode 3

  58m

  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.

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  4. Episode 4

  58m

  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.

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  5. Episode 5

  58m

  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.

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

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Sasha Waddell

Glorvina