About this season
Nick Faunt, a Manchester millionaire's son, leaves home at the height of the Depression to become an artist. When he meets Irish serving girl, a strange love story begins.
Episodes (7)
1. A Wife in Water Colours
Aired 11 July 1973
A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.
2. A Jealous Mistress
Aired 18 July 1973
A proposition from Nick---to live with him in Manchester---and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
3. Beggars at a Banquet
Aired 25 July 1973
Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna (Prunella Gee) is courted by another man.
4. To Escape from Ourselves
Aired 1 August 1973
Already distraught, Anna (Prunella Gee) arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
5. Strawberries and Champagne
Aired 8 August 1973
Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
6. The Mirror of Reason
Aired 15 August 1973
The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
7. The Final Gamble
Aired 22 August 1973
Commitments mark the concluding episode, as Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.