Miniseries

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.

1. 1. A Wife in Water Colours

   1973-07-11 · 50m

   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.

2. 2. A Jealous Mistress

   1973-07-18 · 50m

   A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.

3. 3. Beggars at a Banquet

   1973-07-25 · 50m

   Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.

4. 4. To Escape from Ourselves

   1973-08-01 · 50m

   Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.

5. 5. Strawberries and Champagne

   1973-08-08 · 50m

   Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.

6. 6. The Mirror of Reason

   1973-08-15 · 50m

   The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.

7. 7. The Final Gamble

   1973-08-22 · 50m

   Anna and Nick take wedding vows and Rachel determines to pursue her career.