About this season
The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.
Episodes (4)
1. Episode 1
8.5Aired 12 November 2017 • 55 min
In the Spring of 1905 the Schlegel family are drawn into the affairs of the Wilcox family via Helen Schlegel who has fallen for Paul Wilcox. Helen's older sister Margaret gets involved in a mix-up at a concert.
2. Episode 2
7.0Aired 19 November 2017 • 56 min
The Wilcoxes are rocked by a death in the family and the Schlegels face an uncertain future when they are evicted from their home.
3. Episode 3
6.5Aired 26 November 2017 • 59 min
Searching for a new home, Margaret receives an offer of marriage from Henry. Helen is distraught to learn that Leonard Bast is on the brink of ruin after following the advice of the Schlegels'.
4. Episode 4
7.0Aired 3 December 2017 • 59 min
Margaret is unwilling to punish Henry for his past transgressions, committed long before they met. Helen leaves for Europe without explanation, only returning when tragedy strikes.