Season 1 - Blood [Blood, Sex And Money By Emile Zola]

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Animals

20151121

20200208 (R4)

Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola, Season 1 - Blood

Animals by Dan Rebellato

The first season of 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower - Emile Zola. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old and matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts.

France is on the brink of a new empire. This episode is a compelling combination of biting humour and tragedy, as Pierre, Dide's son, siphons off her money and steals his illegitimate siblings' inheritance. By stark contrast, Dide strikes up a caring and loving relationship with her great-grandson, Silv耀re, whose friendship and love for Miette is heartbreaking as they run off to join the Republican uprising.

Dide - Glenda Jackson

Pierre ....... Robert Lindsay

Felicit退 ....... Fenella Woolgar

Antoine .......Ian Hart

Silv耀re ....... Ashley Margolis

Miette ........ Shannon Flynn

Eugene ......... Robert Jack

Col Masson/Sicardot ....... Jonathan Keeble

Burgat/Roudier - Seamus O'Neill

Ursule - Kate Coogan

Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris

Animals by Dan Rebellato. Biting humour and tragedy infuse in epic family drama.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Fire

20151122

20151128 (R4)

An epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistle blower, Emile Zola.

Passion, in every sense, is the theme of this episode, dramatised by Dan Rebellato.

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts.

She is trapped in her small room in the local asylum in Plassans, southern France. Trapped, but omniscient as she broods over her extended family. As a young woman, she gave birth to two dynasties that exemplified French society. One legitimate - rich, powerful, obsessive and corrupt. The other illegitimate - poor, vulnerable, weak and depraved.

France is on the brink of a new empire. Dide's family is a turbulent mix of the good, the bad and the misguided. This episode, Fire, focuses on Fran瀀ois and Martha who are happily married, living a quiet, bourgeois life. Abb退 Faujas, a charismatic, sinister priest, arrives on their doorstep and announces he has come to live in their spare room. Black comedy and tension ensue as his scheming drives a wedge between the couple, uncovering the darker side of this sleepy provincial town.

Dide - Glenda Jackson

Fran瀀ois - Sam Troughton

Martha - Carla Henry

Abb退 Faujas - David Annen

Rose / Mme Condamin and other society ladies - Ursula Holden Gill

Dr Porquier / The Warder - Chris Jack

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

Producer/Director: Polly Thomas

Executive Producer: Melanie Harris

Series Producer: Susan Roberts

A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015.

Starring Glenda Jackson. Passion is the theme of Dan Rebellato's dramatisation.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Food

20151123

Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower, Emile Zola.

Season 1. Blood. Episode 3. Food.

Lisa Macquart's brother-in-law turns up on her doorstep and her entire future seems threatened.

A story of love, jealousy and betrayal dramatised by Oliver Emanuel.

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts.

Dide .

Politics

20151124

Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower, Emile Zola.

Season 1. Blood. Episode 4. Politics.

Eug耀ne Rougon was once at the heart of government. Now he's just another member of the public, and it's killing him. When his cousin Lisa Macquart turns up with proof that her brother-in-law is embroiled in a plot to assassinate the Emperor, a game of political chess begins.

A story of power and the politics of silence dramatised by Oliver Emanuel.

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts.

Dide .

Drink

20151125

Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistle blower, Emile Zola.

Season 1. Blood. Episode 5. Drink.

Gervaise Macquart has spent her life chasing happiness. Now, as she sits across the table from a bottle of brandy and a quiet, handsome man, she realises just how priceless that feeling is.

A story of how other people's addictions have shaped one woman's life, dramatised by Oliver Emanuel.

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon- Macquarts.

Art

20151126

20200213 (R4)

Art by Martin Jameson

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, and the matriarch to a family of wolves.

Dide secretly set aside money to support her great-grandson, Claude Lantier, in his pursuit of becoming a great artist. She's hopeful that the bad blood in the family line won't taint his talent. Claude, as one of the pioneers of impressionist art, is determined to paint the truth around him, contrary to popular fashion. At the same time he's desperate to be accepted by the national salon, but when this happens, it's devastating. Continues in Masterpiece.

Dide - Glenda Jackson

Claude - Bryan Dick

Christine - Georgina Campbell

Pierre - Richard Hand

Fagerolles - Stephen Fletcher

Bongrand - David Fleeshman

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris

Further Info:

Georgina Campbell won a BAFTA for Leading Actress for her role in Murdered by My Boyfriend for BBC 3.

Art and the next episode, Masterpiece, are a re-versioning of Emile Zola's His Masterpiece, and a fictional account of Zola's friendship with several artists of the period, including Manet, Monet and C退zanne. The novel is an accurate and vivid portrayal of the Parisian art world in the mid 19th century. Pierre, in the story, is widely acknowledged to be Zola himself.

First season of 24 hours of dramas inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower - Emile Zola.

Art by Martin Jameson. A struggling artist dreams of creating new art in Paris.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Masterpiece

20151127

20200214 (R4)

Masterpiece by Martin Jameson

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves. Only she had high hopes for Claude. Dide has invested her last bit of money in her great-grandson, hopeful that his talent as an artist will pull him out of the dregs of 'bad blood' that have cursed the family. Claude suffered a terrible humilation when his painting was exhibited in the National Salon gallery. He and Christine now have a son and he feels rejuvenated, but his obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc.

Dide - Glenda Jackson

Claude - Bryan Dick

Christine - Georgina Campbell

Young Jacques - Talia Barnett

Pierre - Richard Hand

Fagerolles - Stephen Fletcher

Bongrand - David Fleeshman

Jacques - William Ash

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris

Masterpiece. Artist Claude's obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Fury

20151128

Dide follows her great-grandson Jacques, a train driver. Jacques loves his train more than any woman he's ever met.

But Dide is aware of the terrifying, murderous desires that Jacques harbours within. The drama continues in 'Trains'.

Starring Glenda Jackson as Dide, 104 year old matriarch to a family of wolves...

Written by Martin Jameson

Dide - Glenda Jackson

Jacques - Will Ash

S退verine - Christine Bottomley

Roubaud - Sean Gallagher

Grandmorin/Lamotte - Seamus O'Neill

Misard/Denizet - Ian Bartholomew

Aunt Phasie - Olwen May

Flore - Rosie Fleeshman

Producer/Director: Pauline Harris

A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015.

Fury by Martin Jameson. Train driver Jacques, has a terrifying desire to kill women.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Trains

20151129

20151205 (R4)

Jacques has finally fallen in love but his murderous desires resurface, with terrible consequences.

Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts - in this final drama of the series.

Dramatised by Dan Rebellato, inspired by literature's greatest whistle blower - Emile Zola.

As society changes around her, Dide is still trapped in her small room in the local asylum, but omniscient when it comes to her extended family. As a young woman, she gave birth to two dynasties that exemplified French society. One legitimate - rich, powerful, obsessive and corrupt. The other illegitimate - poor, vulnerable, weak and depraved.

France is on the brink of a new Empire. Her family is a turbulent mix of the good, the bad and the misguided.

The brand new railway system was a powerful force. Dide's great-grandson Jacques, a train driver, has fallen in love with Sevrine, the first time a woman has come close to challenging his love of trains. As her marriage collapses under the weight of the murderous secret she and her husband share, she seeks her freedom to be with her new love. The pressure on Jacques becomes unbearable.

Dide...............Glenda Jackson

Jacques.........William Ash

Severine........Christine Bottomley

Roubaud........Sean Gallagher

Pecquex........Tachia Newell

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

Producer/Director: Polly Thomas

Executive Producer: Melanie Harris

Series Producer: Susan Roberts

A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015.

Zola's dark tale of train driver Jacques, who hides a terrifying desire to kill women.

Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Animals	20151121	20200208 (R4)	Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola, Season 1 - Blood Animals by Dan Rebellato The first season of 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower - Emile Zola. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old and matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts. France is on the brink of a new empire. This episode is a compelling combination of biting humour and tragedy, as Pierre, Dide's son, siphons off her money and steals his illegitimate siblings' inheritance. By stark contrast, Dide strikes up a caring and loving relationship with her great-grandson, Silv耀re, whose friendship and love for Miette is heartbreaking as they run off to join the Republican uprising. Dide - Glenda Jackson Pierre ....... Robert Lindsay Felicit退 ....... Fenella Woolgar Antoine .......Ian Hart Silv耀re ....... Ashley Margolis Miette ........ Shannon Flynn Eugene ......... Robert Jack Col Masson/Sicardot ....... Jonathan Keeble Burgat/Roudier - Seamus O'Neill Ursule - Kate Coogan Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris Animals by Dan Rebellato. Biting humour and tragedy infuse in epic family drama. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.
02	Fire	20151122	20151128 (R4)	An epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistle blower, Emile Zola. Passion, in every sense, is the theme of this episode, dramatised by Dan Rebellato. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts. She is trapped in her small room in the local asylum in Plassans, southern France. Trapped, but omniscient as she broods over her extended family. As a young woman, she gave birth to two dynasties that exemplified French society. One legitimate - rich, powerful, obsessive and corrupt. The other illegitimate - poor, vulnerable, weak and depraved. France is on the brink of a new empire. Dide's family is a turbulent mix of the good, the bad and the misguided. This episode, Fire, focuses on Fran瀀ois and Martha who are happily married, living a quiet, bourgeois life. Abb退 Faujas, a charismatic, sinister priest, arrives on their doorstep and announces he has come to live in their spare room. Black comedy and tension ensue as his scheming drives a wedge between the couple, uncovering the darker side of this sleepy provincial town. Dide - Glenda Jackson Fran瀀ois - Sam Troughton Martha - Carla Henry Abb退 Faujas - David Annen Rose / Mme Condamin and other society ladies - Ursula Holden Gill Dr Porquier / The Warder - Chris Jack Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer/Director: Polly Thomas Executive Producer: Melanie Harris Series Producer: Susan Roberts A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015. Starring Glenda Jackson. Passion is the theme of Dan Rebellato's dramatisation. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.
03	Food	20151123		Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower, Emile Zola. Season 1. Blood. Episode 3. Food. Lisa Macquart's brother-in-law turns up on her doorstep and her entire future seems threatened. A story of love, jealousy and betrayal dramatised by Oliver Emanuel. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts. Dide .
04	Politics	20151124		Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower, Emile Zola. Season 1. Blood. Episode 4. Politics. Eug耀ne Rougon was once at the heart of government. Now he's just another member of the public, and it's killing him. When his cousin Lisa Macquart turns up with proof that her brother-in-law is embroiled in a plot to assassinate the Emperor, a game of political chess begins. A story of power and the politics of silence dramatised by Oliver Emanuel. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts. Dide .
05	Drink	20151125		Blood Sex and Money, an epic 24 hours of drama inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistle blower, Emile Zola. Season 1. Blood. Episode 5. Drink. Gervaise Macquart has spent her life chasing happiness. Now, as she sits across the table from a bottle of brandy and a quiet, handsome man, she realises just how priceless that feeling is. A story of how other people's addictions have shaped one woman's life, dramatised by Oliver Emanuel. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon- Macquarts.
06	Art	20151126	20200213 (R4)	Art by Martin Jameson Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, and the matriarch to a family of wolves. Dide secretly set aside money to support her great-grandson, Claude Lantier, in his pursuit of becoming a great artist. She's hopeful that the bad blood in the family line won't taint his talent. Claude, as one of the pioneers of impressionist art, is determined to paint the truth around him, contrary to popular fashion. At the same time he's desperate to be accepted by the national salon, but when this happens, it's devastating. Continues in Masterpiece. Dide - Glenda Jackson Claude - Bryan Dick Christine - Georgina Campbell Pierre - Richard Hand Fagerolles - Stephen Fletcher Bongrand - David Fleeshman Produced and directed by Pauline Harris Further Info: Georgina Campbell won a BAFTA for Leading Actress for her role in Murdered by My Boyfriend for BBC 3. Art and the next episode, Masterpiece, are a re-versioning of Emile Zola's His Masterpiece, and a fictional account of Zola's friendship with several artists of the period, including Manet, Monet and C退zanne. The novel is an accurate and vivid portrayal of the Parisian art world in the mid 19th century. Pierre, in the story, is widely acknowledged to be Zola himself. First season of 24 hours of dramas inspired by the works of literature's greatest whistleblower - Emile Zola. Art by Martin Jameson. A struggling artist dreams of creating new art in Paris. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.
07	Masterpiece	20151127	20200214 (R4)	Masterpiece by Martin Jameson Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves. Only she had high hopes for Claude. Dide has invested her last bit of money in her great-grandson, hopeful that his talent as an artist will pull him out of the dregs of 'bad blood' that have cursed the family. Claude suffered a terrible humilation when his painting was exhibited in the National Salon gallery. He and Christine now have a son and he feels rejuvenated, but his obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc. Dide - Glenda Jackson Claude - Bryan Dick Christine - Georgina Campbell Young Jacques - Talia Barnett Pierre - Richard Hand Fagerolles - Stephen Fletcher Bongrand - David Fleeshman Jacques - William Ash Produced and directed by Pauline Harris Masterpiece. Artist Claude's obsession to create 'the' masterpiece wreaks havoc. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.
08	Fury	20151128		Dide follows her great-grandson Jacques, a train driver. Jacques loves his train more than any woman he's ever met. But Dide is aware of the terrifying, murderous desires that Jacques harbours within. The drama continues in 'Trains'. Starring Glenda Jackson as Dide, 104 year old matriarch to a family of wolves... Written by Martin Jameson Dide - Glenda Jackson Jacques - Will Ash S退verine - Christine Bottomley Roubaud - Sean Gallagher Grandmorin/Lamotte - Seamus O'Neill Misard/Denizet - Ian Bartholomew Aunt Phasie - Olwen May Flore - Rosie Fleeshman Producer/Director: Pauline Harris A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015. Fury by Martin Jameson. Train driver Jacques, has a terrifying desire to kill women. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.
09	Trains	20151129	20151205 (R4)	Jacques has finally fallen in love but his murderous desires resurface, with terrible consequences. Glenda Jackson stars as Dide, 104 years old, the matriarch to a family of wolves - the Rougon-Macquarts - in this final drama of the series. Dramatised by Dan Rebellato, inspired by literature's greatest whistle blower - Emile Zola. As society changes around her, Dide is still trapped in her small room in the local asylum, but omniscient when it comes to her extended family. As a young woman, she gave birth to two dynasties that exemplified French society. One legitimate - rich, powerful, obsessive and corrupt. The other illegitimate - poor, vulnerable, weak and depraved. France is on the brink of a new Empire. Her family is a turbulent mix of the good, the bad and the misguided. The brand new railway system was a powerful force. Dide's great-grandson Jacques, a train driver, has fallen in love with Sevrine, the first time a woman has come close to challenging his love of trains. As her marriage collapses under the weight of the murderous secret she and her husband share, she seeks her freedom to be with her new love. The pressure on Jacques becomes unbearable. Dide...............Glenda Jackson Jacques.........William Ash Severine........Christine Bottomley Roubaud........Sean Gallagher Pecquex........Tachia Newell Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Producer/Director: Polly Thomas Executive Producer: Melanie Harris Series Producer: Susan Roberts A Sparklab production first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2015. Zola's dark tale of train driver Jacques, who hides a terrifying desire to kill women. Groundbreaking drama serialisation of all 20 novels in Zola's epic Rougon-Macquart saga.