Portrait of a Marriage
“They both took lovers - of either sex.”
1990 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Drama
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.
Seasons
1 season · 4 episodes- 1
Episode 1
19 Sept 1990 55m
Five years into her marriage Vita Sackville-West has an affair with Violet Keppel.
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Episode 2
26 Sept 1990 55m
Vita and her Violet cross to France, enjoying masquerading as a honeymooning couple.
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Episode 3
3 Oct 1990 55m
Vita has returned to gossip. The affair seems doomed. At same time Violet is being pressured to marry Denys and the only alternative is elopment and a public scandal.
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Episode 4
10 Oct 1990 55m
Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.
Cast
Janet McTeer Vita Sackville-West
David Haig Harold Nicolson
Cathryn Harrison Violet Keppel
Diana Fairfax Lady Sackville Alexander Pearce Nigel Nicolson Yves Aubert Concierge David Griffith Purser Patricia Davidson Lady Miles
Chris Walker Ben Nicolson
Kathleen Byron Lady Carnock Madelaine Newton Mrs. Milligan Judy Elrington NannyReviews 0
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