A generation of wealthy, careless, and independent men and women cling to a way of life that is eroded by one war and soon to be swept away by another.
- Drama
- Year 1981
- 1 Season
A generation of wealthy, careless, and independent men and women cling to a way of life that is eroded by one war and soon to be swept away by another.
- Year: 1981
E1 • Et in Arcadian Ego
In 1944, Charles Ryder visits Brideshead, a bleak, temporary Army camp.
E2 • Home and Abroad
Charles is summoned to Brideshead Castle for a summer of enchantment with Sebastian.
E3 • The Bleak light of Day
Back in Oxford, attempts are made to curb Sebastian's excesses.
E4 • Sebastian Against the World
Sebastian's decline continues over Easter at Brideshead.
E5 • A Blow Upon a Bruise
New Year at Brideshead furthers Sebastian's descent in the eyes of his family.
E6 • Julia
Rex Mottram is convinced Charles is hiding the missing Sebastian.
E7 • The Unseen Hook
As Lady Marchmain lies dying, Charles is persuaded to search for Sebastian.
E8 • Brideshead Deserted
Charles's thoughts turn to the past when Bridey commissions him to paint Marchmain House.
E9 • Orphans of the Storm
A storm in the Atlantic leaves Charles and Julia alone together aboard the ship.
E10 • A Twitch Upon the Thread
Lord Marchmain returns to Brideshead and his presence throws the family into turmoil.
E11 • Brideshead Revisited
As Charles and Julia make plans for a future together, they are interrupted by Bridey.
- Cast
Jeremy Irons
Anthony Andrews
John Gielgud
Diana Quick
Simon Jones
Phoebe Nicholls
Claire Bloom
Laurence Olivier
- Crew
Charles Sturridge
Director
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Evelyn Waugh
Writer
John Mortimer
Writer
