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Episode 2

Fanny embraces motherhood, while Linda throws herself into a more glamorous lifestyle. But when Linda encounters an enigmatic stranger, will she make a drastic change to her life?

Although both Linda and Fanny are now married, their lives couldn’t be more different. Fanny embraces motherhood and tries to fulfil her role as a ‘good’ wife to Alfred. Meanwhile, Linda’s marriage to Tony quickly begins to disintegrate as she throws herself into a glamorous lifestyle, partying until dawn.

However, when Linda is pulled away by an enigmatic stranger, will she make a drastic change to start a new life?

59 minutes

Music Played

  • The Meters

    Cissy Strut

  • Bryan Ferry

    The 'In' Crowd

  • Marino Marini

    Guaglione (Vocal)

  • Burl Ives

    Fooba Wooba John

  • John Cale

    Paris 1919

Credits

RoleContributor
Linda RadlettLily James
Fanny LoganEmily Beecham
Uncle MatthewDominic West
The BolterEmily Mortimer
Fabrice de SauveterreAssaad Bouab
Aunt SadieDolly Wells
Lord MerlinAndrew Scott
Tony KroesigFreddie Fox
Aunt EmilyAnnabel Mullion
WriterEmily Mortimer
DirectorEmily Mortimer
Production CompanyMoonage Pictures Ltd

Broadcast

Look of Love: The story behind the costumes

Look of Love: The story behind the costumes

Scene-by-scene look at Linda's outfits, reflecting Nancy Mitford's own fashion obsession.

Emily Mortimer: Adapting The Pursuit of Love

Emily Mortimer: Adapting The Pursuit of Love

The challenges of adapting for screen as well as directing AND acting.