Synopsis
In early 20th-century England, young orphan Christina Parsons is sent to live with her Uncle Russell, who owns the country estate of Flambards, and has two sons. Mark, the elder, is a wastrel, a roue and, like his father, loves to hunt. The younger, William, lives to fly aeroplanes. Christina finds herself struggling with the ideas of classism as she falls in love with country life, the hunt, and one of her cousins. But after an impulsive marriage, when her husband is called away by the First World War, Christina must keep Flambards afloat by herself.
Episodes
Season 11E1ChristinaOrphaned Christina Parsons is sent to live at male-dominated Flambards, where she finds herself thrust into maturity and womanhood.60m2E2The BloodingChristina arrives at Flambards and learns the art of living in an all-male household. She's plunged into a new life but finds that even horses can break hearts. William's views on social reform begin to spoil her newfound happiness.60m3E3Entry to a New WorldSeeking escape from the Old World, Christina finds a welcome in a New World of oil, aeroplanes and engineers. But the Old World retains its power of revenge.60m4E4Lady BountifulThe nation is apparently united, celebrating the Jubilee, but Christina discovers there is more than one nation, and that justice is often rough.60m5E5Point to PointThe Point-to-Point and the Hunt Ball are key events in the country calendar. William ensures that this year they will be remembered when all others are forgotten.60m6E6The Cold Light of DayChristina and William find themselves in Battersea on the edge of a new and exciting world. But how do they explain to the world that they have arrived?60m7E7Edge of the CloudWilliam learns how to walk and to run again. Mark learns about responsibility and Christina learns to fly the English Channel. She even receives an unexpected love letter.60m8E8Flying HighSandy loops the loop and becomes a hero of the flying circuses. William is skeptical and Christina fears the worst.60m9E9Sing No Sad SongsChristina and William marry, in the shadow of the First World War. William fights for his country in France and Christina for her survival at Flambards.60m10E10New BloodRestoring Flambards to its former glory is easier said than done, especially when the main opposition comes from within.60m11E11Prisoners of WarChristina discovers that in wartime, everybody is a prisoner. But she proves, at last, that Germans do not eat babies.60m12E12What Are Servants For?Dick returns to Flambards and proves that servants make good masters. The harvest is a triumph, but there's an unexpected guest at the celebration.60m13E13InheritanceThe survivors gather at Flambards to taste the wine and make the decision: who shall inherit the earth.60m
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