Season 1
July 11, 1973
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.
7 Episodes
Episodes
A Wife in Water Colours
July 11, 1973
A 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.
A Jealous Mistress
July 18, 1973
A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
Beggars at a Banquet
July 25, 1973
Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.
To Escape from Ourselves
August 1, 1973
Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
Strawberries and Champagne
August 8, 1973
Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
The Mirror of Reason
August 15, 1973
The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
The Final Gamble
August 22, 1973
Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.
