Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20081201 | Satire on English snobbery, adapted from his own novel by Julian Fellowes. On a visit to the local stately home, middle-class estate agent Edith meets Charles, the extremely eligible Earl. Narrator - Nicholas Farrell Edith - Sophie Roberts Charles - Hugh Bonneville Lady Uckfield - Celia Imrie Lord Uckfield - Richard Mitchley Isabel - Sophie Thompson David/Eric - Rupert Vansittart Caroline - Caroline Harker Simon - Julian Rhind-Tutt Bella - Bernice Stegers Singer - David Benson. |
| 02 | 20081202 | Satire on English snobbery, adapted from his own novel by Julian Fellowes. News of Edith and Charles's romance hits the gossip columns but Lady Uckfield and the rest of Edith's aristocratic soon-to-be in-laws are not impressed. Narrator - Nicholas Farrell Edith - Sophie Roberts Charles - Hugh Bonneville Lady Uckfield - Celia Imrie Lord Uckfield - Richard Mitchley Isabel - Sophie Thompson David/Eric - Rupert Vansittart Caroline - Caroline Harker Simon - Julian Rhind-Tutt Bella - Bernice Stegers Singer - David Benson. Gossip columns reveal Edith and Charles's romance, but her future in-laws are not pleased. |
| 03 | 20081203 | Satire on English snobbery, adapted from his own novel by Julian Fellowes. 3/5. Edith's privileged yet dull new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at Broughton Hall, among which is the handsome Simon Russell. Narrator - Nicholas Farrell Edith - Sophie Roberts Charles - Hugh Bonneville Lady Uckfield - Celia Imrie Lord Uckfield - Richard Mitchley Isabel - Sophie Thompson David/Eric - Rupert Vansittart Caroline - Caroline Harker Simon - Julian Rhind-Tutt Bella - Bernice Stegers Singer - David Benson. Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall. |
| 04 | 20081204 | Satire on English snobbery, adapted from his own novel by Julian Fellowes. Simon is on sparkling form when David and Isabel Easton invite the Broughtons and some of the film crew out for dinner, not realising that they are making a dreadful faux pas. But the evening takes an embarrassing turn and Charles is forced to make an early departure. Narrator - Nicholas Farrell Edith - Sophie Roberts Charles - Hugh Bonneville Lady Uckfield - Celia Imrie Lord Uckfield - Richard Mitchley Isabel - Sophie Thompson David/Eric - Rupert Vansittart Caroline - Caroline Harker Simon - Julian Rhind-Tutt Bella - Bernice Stegers Singer - David Benson. A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas, forcing Charles to leave early. |
| 05 | 20081205 | Satire on English snobbery, adapted from his own novel by Julian Fellowes. Edith and Simon move in together, leaving Charles devastated. But life with an actor is not as glamorous as Edith had hoped and, when she makes an unfortunate discovery, she is forced to make a choice. Narrator - Nicholas Farrell Edith - Sophie Roberts Charles - Hugh Bonneville Lady Uckfield - Celia Imrie Lord Uckfield - Richard Mitchley Isabel - Sophie Thompson David/Eric - Rupert Vansittart Caroline - Caroline Harker Simon - Julian Rhind-Tutt Bella - Bernice Stegers Singer - David Benson. Charles is left desolated. Edith's unfortunate discovery means she must make a choice. |