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Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time period, a part of her plan is to help the fate of her own family - by taking a wife.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time period, a part of her plan is to help the fate of her own family - by taking a wife.
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Episode 1
Yorkshire, 1834. A month on from their private marriage ceremony, Ann Walker remains in York under the care of her doctor while Anne Lister, with fresh financial confidence and entrepreneurial vigour, renovates Shibden Hall in preparation for her wife to move in.
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Sally Wainwright
Episode 2
Anne Lister’s former flame, Isabella ‘Tib’ Norcliffe, threatens to derail Anne’s idyllic honeymoon by revealing details of her complicated romantic past to Ann Walker. Questioned by Ann in the foothills of Mont Blanc, Anne Lister reveals something of her relationship with Mariana Lawton, but keeps back crucial information.
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Sally WainwrightGuest stars Elizabeth Dulau, Poppy Allen-Quarmby
Episode 3
Anne Lister and Ann Walker launch a charm offensive on Ann’s relatives, determined to show them that Miss Walker is flourishing at Shibden Hall. Anne is fascinated by the arrival of a railway in Yorkshire, and quizzes Halifax’s men of industry on what this revolution could mean for the town.
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Sally WainwrightGuest stars Elizabeth Dulau, Poppy Allen-Quarmby
Episode 4
Anne Lister is drawn back into her complicated past with Mariana during a trip to Lawton Hall. Determined to draw a line under the tempestuous 20-year relationship, the women find themselves raking over past heartache. Back at Shibden with her in-laws, Ann Walker receives a visitor of her own, in a sneaky move by her meddling cousins.
Directed by Amanda BrotchieWritten by Sally WainwrightGuest stars Simon Markey
Episode 5
Halifax is smashed to pieces by a mob hungry for political change. It’s a dangerous time to be a Tory – and a lesbian – but Anne Lister refuses to keep a low profile.
Directed by Amanda BrotchieWritten by Sally WainwrightGuest stars Alex Bhat
Episode 6
In the face of a campaign to destroy their relationship, serious cracks are appearing in Anne Lister and Ann Walker’s marriage.
Directed by Fergus O'BrienWritten by Sally WainwrightGuest stars Hadley Fraser
Episode 7
Ann Walker’s determination to divide the family estate angers Captain Sutherland, who is increasingly disturbed by Anne Lister’s involvement with his sister-in-law.
Directed by Fergus O'BrienWritten by Sally Wainwright
Episode 8
Anne and Ann’s marriage is in serious danger when Captain Sutherland arrives from Scotland determined to destroy Anne Lister’s reputation.
Directed by Fergus O'BrienWritten by Sally Wainwright
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Suranne JonesAnne Lister
Sophie RundleAnn Walker
Gemma WhelanMarian Lister
Gemma JonesAunt Anne Lister
Timothy WestJeremy Lister
Rosie CavalieroElizabeth Cordingley
Joe ArmstrongSamuel Washington
Amelia BullmoreEliza Priestley
HBOUnited States
Lookout PointUnited Kingdom
