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Agnostic Charles Ryder is seduced by the allure of the Flytes, a wealthy aristocratic family. Although he finds himself at odds with their strong Catholicism, his ties to the family deepen for the decades between the two world wars.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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Agnostic Charles Ryder is seduced by the allure of the Flytes, a wealthy aristocratic family. Although he finds himself at odds with their strong Catholicism, his ties to the family deepen for the decades between the two world wars.
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Episode 1
In the spring of 1943, disillusioned Army captain Charles Ryder stumbles upon Brideshead, once home to the Marchmain family, and recalls how he visited it for the first time twenty years ago.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Simon Chandler, Richard Hope, Gary Waldhorn, Kenneth Cranham, Nickolas Grace, Michael Bilton, John Gielgud
Episode 2
While Sebastian recovers from a broken foot, Charles is introduced to Sebastian's younger sister Cordelia and his older brother Brideshead "Bridey". Sebastian decides to accept an invitation to Venice by his father, Lord Marchmain, and takes Charles with him.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Michael Bilton, John Gielgud, Phoebe Nicholls, Stéphane Audran, Anthony Andrews, Laurence Olivier, Simon Jones
Episode 3
As Charles gets closer to Sebastian's family, he and Sebastian begin growing apart. Lady Marchmain visits the university and implores Charles to be a good influence on her rowdy son.
Written by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Jenny Runacre, Charles Keating, Phoebe Nicholls, Anthony Andrews, Claire Bloom, Simon Jones, Jeremy Sinden
Episode 4
Sebastian's alcoholism, depression, and misbehaviour become more and more of a problem. At an unhappy Easter at Brideshead, Charles tries to reason with him and is left devastated.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Michael Bilton, John Gielgud, Phoebe Nicholls, Anthony Andrews, Claire Bloom, Simon Jones, John Grillo
Episode 5
Charles returns from Paris to spend New Year 1925 at Brideshead and finds the family keeping Sebastian penniless to prevent him from spending on alcohol.
Written by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Charles Keating, Phoebe Nicholls, Mona Washbourne, Anthony Andrews, Claire Bloom, Simon Jones, John Grillo
Episode 6
Rex Mottram is determined to marry Julia, a prospect which a fatally ill Lady Marchmain is reluctant about. Charles learns that Sebastian stole money and disappeared.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Jenny Runacre, John Le Mesurier, Charles Keating, Phoebe Nicholls, Claire Bloom, Simon Jones
Episode 7
With Lady Marchmain very near to death, Charles searches French Morocco for Sebastian. He finds him, and is shocked by the state he is in.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Nickolas Grace, John Gielgud, Charles Keating, Phoebe Nicholls, Anthony Andrews, Claire Bloom, Jeremy Sinden
Episode 8
Bridey commissions Charles to paint some parts of the family's London residence before it is demolished. He meets Cordelia again, and she expresses her unhappiness with the current state of her family.
Written by John MortimerGuest stars Phoebe Nicholls, Simon Jones, Jane Asher
Episode 9
Charles and Julia meet on a transatlantic liner and begin an affair, to the dismay of Rex and Celia.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Nickolas Grace, Charles Keating, Jane Asher
Episode 10
Bridey rebukes Julia for having affair with Charles while being married to someone else, stirring up intense emotions in her. Cordelia brings distressing news of Sebastian.
Written by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, John Gielgud, Charles Keating, Phoebe Nicholls, Mona Washbourne, Simon Jones, Jeremy Sinden
Episode 11
In 1939, the terminally ill Lord Marchmain decides to return to Brideshead, and his children begin preparing for his death.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-HoggWritten by John MortimerGuest stars Roger Milner, Richard Hope, John Le Mesurier, Phoebe Nicholls, Stéphane Audran, Mona Washbourne, Laurence Olivier, Simon Jones
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jeremy IronsCharles Ryder
Diana QuickLady Julia Flyte
Roger MilnerWilcox
Simon ChandlerLieutenant James
Richard HopeLieutenant Hooper
Gary WaldhornMajor Wilson
Kenneth CranhamSergeant Block
Jenny RunacreBrenda Champion
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