Episode 1
1920s, Oxfordshire. On the brink of adulthood, Linda Radlett and her beloved cousin Fanny Logan dream of life beyond the countryside.
1920s, Oxfordshire. On the brink of adulthood, Linda Radlett and her beloved cousin Fanny Logan are stuck in the countryside, impatiently waiting for life to begin so they can escape the confines of Alconleigh.
Linda, who has lived her life under the terrifying regime of Uncle Matthew, dreams of excitement and adventure. But Fanny, abandoned by her mother and raised by her Aunt Emily, is more concerned with comfort and stability.
When their glamorous neighbour Lord Merlin brings Tony Kroesig to their coming out ball, Linda falls hopelessly in love with him. However, sensing Fanny’s disapproval of the match, it’s not long before Linda pushes Fanny away and leaves her beloved cousin feeling left behind.
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The Who
Blue, Red and Grey
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Georges Delerue
Le Grand Choral
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T. Rex
Dandy In The Underworld
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New Order
Ceremony
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Swingin' The Blues
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Marianne Faithfull
Give My Love To London
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Sleater‐Kinney
Modern Girl
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Linda Radlett | Lily James |
| Fanny Logan | Emily Beecham |
| Uncle Matthew | Dominic West |
| Lord Merlin | Andrew Scott |
| Tony Kroesig | Freddie Fox |
| The Bolter | Emily Mortimer |
| Aunt Emily | Annabel Mullion |
| Writer | Emily Mortimer |
| Director | Emily Mortimer |
| Production Company | Moonage Pictures Ltd |
Broadcast
- Sun 9 May 202121:00
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