Miniseries
7 episodes · 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.
1A Wife in Water Colours
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.
2A Jealous Mistress
A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.
3Beggars at a Banquet
Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.
4To Escape from Ourselves
Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.
5Strawberries and Champagne
Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.
6The Mirror of Reason
The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.
7The Final Gamblefinale
Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.