Rent Belgravia: Series 1 (2020)
3.7 of 5 from 67 ratings
4h 31min
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- Synopsis:
- On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, two young lovers forge a legacy that will create scandal for generations to come. Years later, when the humble Trenchards (Tamsin Greig and Philip Glcnister) move to Belgravia, they find themselves mixing with the venerated Brockenhursts (Harriet Walter and Tom Wilkinson). The families share a history that threatens inheritances and reputations, and there are those who would do anything to ensure secrets remain buried. Pride and loyalty will be tested as forbidden love blossoms amongst the rivalry and lives hang in the balance.
- Actors:
- Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Harriet Walter, Saskia Reeves, Paul Ritter, Alice Eve, Richard Goulding, Jack Shalloo, Ella Purnell, Tom Wilkinson, Martin Bishop, Adam James, Tara Fitzgerald, James Fleet, Bronagh Gallagher, Jack Bardoe, Richard Huw, Stevee Davies, Graham Kent, Diana Hardcastle
- Directors:
- John Alexander
- Producers:
- Colin Wratten
- Writers:
- Julian Fellowes
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Dramas, TV Romance
- Collections:
- Remembering Tom Wilkinson
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Reviews (2) of Belgravia: Series 1
Tangled tale - Belgravia: Series 1 review by SB
This tangled tale of the hidden relationships between an aristocratic and a 'trade' family in the first half of the 19th century was written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and carries many of his trademarks - storyline carried forward through multiple upstairs and downstairs scenes, a bit of skulduggery, an excessive number of somewhat stereotyped characters, and so on. It's still a quite engrossing story. The older generation of actors have the best of it in terms of roles and performances, especially Harriet Walter and Tom Wilkinson, whilst the younger ones, such as Alice Eve's decorative but unfaithful wife and Ella Purnell's lively and 'over-intelligent' fiancee, are more one dimensional due to the script. Production values are quite high, perhaps a little too glossy. The servants are not a sympathetic bunch, by and large.
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Fellowes' toffs and those in service - Belgravia: Series 1 review by AW
Written to my surprise by Downton's creator Julian Fellowes. Had never heard of it before. Took a while to get going but I persevered and it just gets better and better. I thoroughly enjoyed it and eagerly sought the 2nd disc after Episodes 1-3 on D1. Ep. 4-6 contained on D2..
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