Tamsin Greig
Anne Trenchard
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A tale of secrets and scandals set in 1840s London. When the Trenchards accept an invitation to the now legendary ball hosted by the Duchess of Richmond on the fateful evening of the Battle of Waterloo, it sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come as secrets unravel behind the porticoed doors of London’s grandest postcode.
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6 episodes available
The Trenchard family have recently ascended to the aristocratic society of London’s Belgravia, but a decades old love affair comes back to haunt them and jeopardise the happiness of many.
Anne tells Caroline a secret which puts the women in opposition. A surprise guest at a lavish party hosted by Caroline forces James to reveal a truth that threatens to tear the Trenchards apart.
The depths of Stephen’s problems are revealed, causing John to set his manipulative sights on Charles and Caroline as a way to make money. Susan isn’t shy about exploiting the Trenchard’s new social circle.
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Anne Trenchard
James Trenchard
Susan Trenchard
Maria Grey
Charles Pope
Lord Bellasis
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