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She sees what is there for anyone to see: Charles Pope is not only young, handsome, and enterprising, but is openly kind. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile. If you enjoyed this post, wander over to The Period Films List.

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Belgravia premieres Sunday, April 12th on Epix (which is currently featuring a free trial offer worth taking advantage of), Allison Keene is the TV Editor of Paste Magazine. Many of you reading this may be reluctant to subscribe to another streaming service or Prime Add-on Channel, but Belgravia would be worth it, even without the 30-day free trial to EPIX. One sizable difference between “Downton” and “Belgravia” is that matriarch Anne Trenchard is far less reserved than CoraBeth, and delightfully more engaging. 'The Crown' Sneak Peek with American Accents, 'Dickinson' Season 2: Everything We Know So Far, A Royally Candid Interview with Stars of The Crown, Logan Roy Has Ordered You to "F*cking Vote", 'The Pursuit of Love' to Be Adapted for TV, Charlotte Hope on Catherine's Infertility. The U.S. series, The Gilded Age, is a sort of but not really Downton prequel, set in New York in the 1880s, at a time when new monied heiresses (like Lady Cora) were prepped and shipped to London to marry cash-strapped aristocrats with old world peerage titles. Though Belgravia certainly sounds like a standalone miniseries at the moment, fans should keep in mind that Downton too was originally developed as a one-and-done sort of series, but then transitioned into a multi-season serial after it became a smash hit. Filming reportedly started last summer in Edinburgh’s New Town. Like their counterparts, they know plenty about what is happening above stairs, and some are willing to profit from it. Sophia and her parents —her father James a vitler, a merchant who supplies the military with bread and ale, and her mother Anne, the daughter of a school teacher— may have risen financially, but they are beneath Edmund’s status. “Belgravia” stars “Downton Abbey’s” Harriet Walter as Lady Brockenhurst. And that “Belgravia” is less soapy, and more of a mystery. Fellowes’ best-selling book of the same name, Watch the first episode for free without the trial, Best Period Dramas: Georgian and Regency Era List. A romance between a young man and woman from different classes sets in motion a series of events that will have consequences for decades to come. All Rights Go Behind the Scenes of the Downton Abbey Film, 10 Essential Downton Abbey Episodes to Watch, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. While fans of Downton Abbey breathlessly wait for September when the beloved series arrives in theaters for one last adventure, creator Julian Fellowes is hard at work on following his big screen success with a new TV series. Hufflepuff. Walker played Lady Shackleton in “Downton.” And more importantly, both costume dramas are about society and class at changing periods in Britain’s history, though this time the story takes place during the Industrial Revolution. The choices made there between two young lovers reverberate throughout the generations, both old and young, creating a web of lies and pain and coverups that continue to define relationships decades later. A historical drama (Fellowes's specialty), Belgravia opens on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo at a ball thrown by the Duchess of Richmond in Brussels. That’s a purposefully vague description, because the revelations of these connections and twists are what make Belgravia such fun. It’s a single narrative; a completed story at the end. According to Deadline, the series will be anchored by Dame Harriet Walter, who appeared on Downton as Dowager Lady Shackleton. She'll be playing Caroline, The Countess of Brockenhurst, sister of the Duchess of Richmond, who threw the ill-fated party. (Watch the first episode for free without the trial, and then when the next ones are added, sign up for the free trial. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Aristocratic, superior, and deeply wounded, she’s a complicated human who has always lived by the rules of her class. Her relationship with Lady Brockenhurst is the heart of the story. With Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Harriet Walter, Saskia Reeves. He notes that “Belgravia’s” emphasis is on two women who are united despite being from from different parts of society. Acclaimed historical drama from creator Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) is full of irresistible intrigue, delicious dialogue, and captivating period style. “I think there are bound to be some similarities because they’re written by the same guy and there’s a kind of limit to how many voices one possesses,” Fellowes said at the Television Critics Association press tour in January, according to The Wrap. The Trenchards are both at the fateful party thrown by the Duke of Richmond in 1815 in Brussels for the Duke of Wellington the day before the battle of Waterloo, and part of the new and happening social scene of the 1840s at the dawn of the Victorian era. Twenty-six years later, we are in the upscale neighborhood of Belgravia, London. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The six-part limited series will premiere on premium network Epix on Sunday, April 12 at 9pm. The men in uniform need to leave: Bonaparte is approaching Brussels. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. However, while that show is still bubbling in development, Fellowes' other series, over in the U.K., is full steam ahead. Dame Harriet Walter (Sense and Sensibility) is the Countess Lady Brockenhurst. To help keep this site running: Willow and Thatch may receive a commission when you click on any of the links on our site and make a purchase after doing so. Their introduction brings the period drama to a new start. She'll be playing Caroline, The Countess of Brockenhurst, sister of the Duchess of Richmond, who threw the ill-fated party. Still, there are many similarities in terms of people who—as they have little else to occupy themselves with—give their lives over fully to social engagements and plotting with or against one another. All Rights Reserved. John’s reliance on this knowledge makes him all the more worthless, and things would get rather unsavory should another heir come to light. Masterpiece: Victoria (UK Length Edition) Season 1 - DVD & Blu-ray, Masterpiece: Collision DVD (U.K. Sophia’s wise and worldly mother warns her daughter that “nothing proper can come of it” but agrees to attend the ball with her husband and Sophia. However, secrets from the past threaten the family's position within London's grandest neighborhood. Keyboard Khaleesi. Anne Trenchard has moved higher in society, thanks to her husband’s post-war business involvements, and in polite company she and the Duchess meet again. Problems Playing Video?

Still, viewers are going to notice some similarities, and why shouldn’t we? In a practical arrangement favoring birth over fortune, John is meant to marry the beautiful “impoverished” Lady Maria Grey, friend of Lady Brockenhurst.

I bought it when it was first available , so I am really anxious to see this version. Each time a staff member appears, I wonder if they are the equivalent of Anna, Carson, or Mrs. Patmore. We also explore the things that lovers of period dramas enjoy: historical fiction, vintage and contemporary treasures for the home and garden, linens, textiles, farmhouse and cottage style, places to visit in the UK, the best teas, handmade wares and so much more, because the world is filled with lovely. “Every subplot and co-plot is essentially serving the central story, so it’s a different structure.”. The story is one of secrets and scandal, set in 19th century London as the upper echelons of aristocratic society began to rub … But Lady Maria and John have nothing in common except that others want the marriage. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Tamsin Greig, who plays Anne Trenchard said ‘It’s the women who manipulate things to their ends, so the men are the reactors to it.”. She considers her daughter to be wayward and feels she must keep her from ruin. “Downton Abbey” spans 12 years in the life of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants, who live and work on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.“Belgravia” is a story of secrets and scandals amongst the upper echelon of London society in the early 19th century.

The answer, unfortunately, isn't clear. © 2020 Paste Media Group. Belgravia focuses on a set of wealthy denizens and the up-and-coming merchant class of this newly planned area of London, beginning on a fateful (true) night of an infamous ball that takes place on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. Though the two series are set a century apart, “Belgravia” is based on Fellowes’ best-selling book of the same name, and has been made by the same team which brought us “Downton.”. Newcomer Jack Bardoe is Charles Pope, the enterprising, upright, young man who finds suddenly himself at the center of the drama between the Trenchards and the Brockenhurts. In an interview last fall with Town & Country about the new Downton Abbey film, Fellowes revealed that the project is coming along nicely. Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. All of it layers upon itself to lead us to a thrilling final two episodes, where viewers (this one included) will be desperate for good information to spread as rapidly as the bad has, and for misunderstands to be cleared up and away during a chaotic climax. I have listened to the audio version three times. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video. "I've seen the first four out of six episodes, and I'm really pleased with it, so I hope people enjoy it.". When we finally reach the last episode, the truth will out, and it’s very satisfying. Richard Goulding (The Windsors) is Oliver, the Trenchard’s son who feels that his father is never satisfied by him, and rightly so, because he’s unwilling to work as his father did. Report a Problem | Reserved. You've just tried to add this show to My List. Closed Captioning. The trailer previously revealed that it will hit screens in 2020.