Set in Victorian era England with a backdrop of parliamentary life, Simon Raven’s dramatisation covers six of Anthony Trollope’s novels and follows the events of the characters over two decades. Emmy® winner Susan Hampshire (The Forsyte Saga) stars as the beautiful and witty Lady Glencora, whose arranged marriage to rising politician Plantagenet Palliser (Philip Latham, “marvelous from beginning to end” —The New York Times) endures public and private crises as the family ascends the social ladder. The outstanding cast also features Jeremy Irons (The Borgias), Derek Jacobi (The King’s Speech), Anthony Andrews (Brideshead Revisited), Peter Vaughan (The Remains of the Day), and Penelope Keith (To the Manor Born). 1340 minutes on 8 Discs.
“Powerfully addictive” —Time magazine
“Chronicles the passion and politics of Victorian England” —Los Angeles Times
Starring Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Anthony Andrews.