Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | Summer | 20121231 | The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. In the hot summer of 1938, Home Place in the beautiful Sussex countryside is frantically being opened up and prepared for another Cazalet family holiday, as siblings Hugh, Edward, Rupert and Rachel - and their respective families - are reunited. Rupert is trying not to think about whether he married the beautiful but rather petulant Zoe too soon after his first wife's death; Hugh and his wife Sybil each try to put the other first, not necessarily to their mutual advantage; Edward is mulling on how he might be able to get away from his wife, Villy, to spend time with his mistress and Rachel is trying to find a private place to read her letter in secret. But the wider world is about to intrude on their lives forever and each is increasingly to wonder what their future may hold - for themselves and their children. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard Dramatised in ten parts by Sarah Daniels Narrator - Penelope Wilton Rupert - Raymond Coulthard Zoe - Zoe Tapper Clary - Georgia Groome Rachel - Naomi Frederick The Duchy - Shirley Dixon Sid - Helen Schlesinger Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Elizabeth Jane Howard's family saga set in the run up to the Second World War. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
02 | Deceit | 20130101 | As the long summer holiday continues for the Cazalet family Edward heads up to London for a secret liaison. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard Dramatised by Sarah Daniels Narrator - Penelope Wilton Edward - Pip Torrens Villy - Ruth Gemmell Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst Louise - Alix Wilton Regan Hugh - Dominic Mafham Diana - Lisa Dillon Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Edward escapes the family holiday to meet his mistress. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
03 | Labour | 20130102 | Sid and Rachel's day together is threatened by Sybil's pregnancy. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard Dramatised by Sarah Daniels Narrator - Penelope Wilton Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm Hugh - Dominic Mafham Rachel - Naomi Frederick Sid - Helen Schlesinger The Duchy - Shirley Dixon Dr. Carr - Robert Blythe Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Sybil goes into labour early and Rachel is drafted in to help. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
04 | Shattered | 20130103 | Louise's image of her father, Edward, is about to be shattered for good. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard Dramatised by Sarah Daniels Narrator - Penelope Wilton Rupert - Raymond Coulthard Villy - Ruth Gemmell Louise - Alix Wilton Regan Edward - Pip Torrens Zoe - Zoe Tapper Dr Philip Sherlock - Ben Crowe Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow As she is finally getting closer to her mother, Louise's image of her father is shattered. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
05 | Enemies | 20130104 | As Sid worries about the situation in Germany, Louise discovers an enemy within her own family. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard Dramatised by Sarah Daniels Narrator - Penelope Wilton Edward - Pip Torrens Louise - Alix Wilton Regan Villy - Ruth Gemmell Rachel - Naomi Frederick Sid - Helen Schlesinger Bus Conductor - Robert Blythe Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow As the political situation in Germany worsens Louise discovers an enemy closer to home. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
06 | Coping | 20130107 | Villy has to deal with her unexpected pregnancy, whilst Zoe attempts to hide her dinner dates with Dr Sherlock from her mother. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Dramatised in ten parts by Sarah Daniels. Narrator - Penelope Wilton Villy - Ruth Gemmell Diana - Lisa Dillon Edward - Pip Torrens Zoe - Zoe Tapper Dr Sherlock - Ben Crowe Mrs Headford - Patience Tomlinson Dr Ballater - Patrick Brennan Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Villy's anxious to tell Edward she's pregnant and Zoe's trying hard to keep quiet. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
07 | Lust | 20130108 | Clary is researching the seven deadly sins and wants to know more about lust. But she's unaware that her stepmother Zoe is indulging in quite a bit of it herself. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Dramatised by Sarah Daniels. Narrator - Penelope Wilton Zoe - Zoe Tapper Clary - Georgia Groome Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst Sid - Helen Schlesinger Rachel - Naomi Frederick Dr Sherlock - Ben Crowe Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow. Clary wants to know more about lust, unaware her stepmother Zoe could enlighten her. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
08 | War | 20130109 | Everyone is extremely worried about the war, particularly Polly. But Neville can see how gas masks might protect him from the unwelcome approaches of relatives wanting to be kissed. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Dramatised by Sarah Daniels. Narrator - Penelope Wilton Rupert - Raymond Coulthard Clary - Georgia Groome Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst Hugh - Dominic Mafham Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm Zoe - Zoe Tapper Neville - Kasper Hilton-Hille Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Polly's worried about the war, but Neville thinks gas masks may have some advantages. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
09 | Difficulties | 20130110 | Edward is finding it hard to please both his wife and his mistress. Meanwhile Sid is having trouble just seeing Rachel. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Dramatised by Sarah Daniels. Narrator - Penelope Wilton Edward - Pip Torrens Diana - Lisa Dillon Villy - Ruth Gemmell Sybil - Sarah-Jane Holm Rachel - Naomi Frederick Sid - Helen Schlesinger Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |
10 | Worries | 20130111 | As Zoe worries that she may be pregnant the rest of the family wait anxiously for news of the outcome of Chamberlain's meeting with Hitler. The Light Years tells the story of the extended Cazalet family. Set in the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War, it appears that the Cazalets have it all. But we soon discover that infidelity, indiscretions, jealousies and misplaced loyalties lurk just beneath the surface. Written by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Dramatised by Sarah Daniels. Narrator - Penelope Wilton Clary - Georgia Groome Rupert - Raymond Coulthard Zoe - Zoe Tapper Polly - Flora Spencer-Longhurst Louise - Alix Wilton Regan Producers & Directors: Sally Avens & Marion Nancarrow As the family deal with the prospect of war Zoe worries that she may be pregnant. Elizabeth Jane Howard's saga follows the lives and loves of the Cazalet family |