Nicholas Jenkins regales his married lover, Jean, with tales of his school days in the early 1920s, including his enduring friendships with Jean's suave older brother.
Nick Jenkins and his friends are now thirtysomethings - marriages are crumbling and youthful optimism is fading fast. Starring James Purefoy. - Adult content
It's WWII and Nick Jenkins is in the army, leaving his pregnant wife, Isobel. Through connections, Kenneth Widmerpool rises to power and prestige. - Adult content
Nick and Isobel have moved to the country and Widmerpoole has become a Labour MP and is dabbling in Eastern European politics. - Adult content with strong language
Miranda Richardson
Pamela Flitton
Nicholas Jones
Bob Duport
Gillian Barge
Mrs Erdleigh
Simon Russell Beale
Widmerpool
