Season 1
14 episodes · Sep 10, 1968
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- S1E3
Majesty
Sep 24, 196850m"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me..." Fitzgerald could have been describing Emily Castleton, one of his most famous flappers. This archtype of the poor little rich girl was different from everyone. At 24, Emily's score was one affair, many engagements, and an embittered heart when she settled for Brevoort Blair – the catch of the year.
- S1E5
Lily Christine
Oct 8, 196850mLily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.
- S1E8
Black Exchange
Oct 29, 196850mIn the early 1920s, Germany was in a state of economic chaos, crippled by reparations; the value of the Mark fell until it impoverished the middle-class. One victim was Herr Tonn, whose avarice led him to 'sell' his own daughter and steal money to make more on the black exchange.
- S1E9
Thark
Nov 5, 196850mNouveau riche Mrs Frush buys a large country house from Sir Hector Benbow but complains that the house is haunted. A variety of characters go to the house to investigate.
- S1E10
The Outstation
Nov 12, 196850mFocuses on the relationship between Mr. Warburton, a refined and established British resident, and his new assistant, Alan Cooper, who is less formal and lacks decorum. Their contrasting backgrounds and attitudes lead to growing tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation.
- S1E11
The Princess
Nov 19, 196850mChronicles the life of Mary Henrietta 'Princess' Uruqhart, whose life is dependent on the affections and sermons of her mad father.
- S1E12
Winner Takes All
Nov 26, 196850mFocuses on the Kent-Cumberland family, where the younger son, Thomas, is consistently disadvantaged in favor of his older brother, Gervase. Their mother actively manipulates situations to ensure Gervase inherits everything, even interfering with Thomas's romantic interests.
- S1E13
Lonely Road
Dec 3, 196850mCommander Malcolm Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love, drives to the coast while drunk and interrupts some smugglers.
- S1E14
Tip-Toes
Dec 10, 196850mCenters on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat to snare a millionaire husband. Farcical complications ensue involving Tip-Toes' temporary amnesia and a marital infidelity subplot.