Miniseries

Season 1 · 1973 · 7 episodes

Manchester millionaire's son Nick Faunt leaves home at the height of the Depression to become an artist. When he meets Irish serving girl Anne, a strange love story begins.

1A Wife in Water ColoursA seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.
2A Jealous MistressA proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
3Beggars at a BanquetTension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.
4To Escape from OurselvesAlready distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
5Strawberries and ChampagneRachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
6The Mirror of ReasonThe relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
7The Final GambleAnna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.

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