Voir Parade's End - Episode 1

In the dying days of Edwardian England, aristocrat Christopher Tietjens enters into a destructive marriage with the beautiful but cruel socialite Sylvia who bears a son that may or may not be his. Ignoring her overt flirtation with other men, Christopher resolves to remain faithful to her, even when the fearless young suffragette Valentine crosses his path whilst trying to escape capture from the police. Reverend Duchemin invites Christopher and Macmaster to breakfast. Macmaster is attracted to Edith, the unhinged Reverend's wife, and Christopher meets Valentine again. Later Christopher and Valentine ride through the night together and experience a profound connection.