About this season
The Strauss Family is a British seven-part miniseries produced by Associated Television about 19th century Vienna's Strauss family: Johann I and his sons Johann II, Eduard, and Josef.
Episodes (8)
1. Anna
Aired 7 November 1972 • 60 min
Johann I forsakes his wife Anna, who in turn occupies herself with young Johann's career.
2. Emilie
Aired 14 November 1972 • 60 min
3. Schanni
Aired 21 November 1972 • 60 min
Rivalry between father and son sparks, as young Johann challenges his father's reputation as "Waltz King" of Vienna.
4. Revolution
Aired 28 November 1972 • 60 min
Austria's 1848 revolution causes split loyalties: elder Johann sides with the Hapsburgs, but his sons support the rebel forces.
5. Josef
Aired 5 December 1972 • 60 min
Broken health and a broken heart befall Johann I.
6. Hetti
Aired 12 December 1972 • 60 min
Family deaths overshadow Johann II's musical success.
7. Lili
Aired 19 December 1972 • 60 min
Johann's wife dies, his mistress leaves, and his new bride proves less than enamoured.
8. Adele
Aired 19 December 1972 • 60 min
Romance with a younger woman spells possible scandal for Johann.