Desperate Romantics

Desperate Romantics

The young artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood quest for immortality amidst the darkest and funniest corners of 19th-century London. Poldark's Aidan Turner co-stars, appearing in his first TV mini-series.

Year: 2009 · Season 1 · Credits: Samuel Barnett, Sam Crane, Josie Farmiloe... more

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Years: 2009

Seasons: 1

Genre: Drama

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