Episode 1
Episode 1
1h7.7 / 10
Denise struggles with her new job at The Paradise and catches the eye of its owner.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Bill GallagherGuest stars Laura Power, Jenna Russell, Helen Bradbury
TV series
The Paradise
2012TV-PG2 seasons7.3 / 10
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An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h7.0 / 10
A customer threatens the reputation of The Paradise, and Denise shines in Moray's eyes.
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Directed by David DruryWritten by Bill GallagherGuest stars Olivia Hallinan
Episode 3
Episode 3
1h5.0 / 10
An unexpected discovery in ladieswear causes ripples throughout the store.
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Directed by David DruryWritten by Gaby ChiappeGuest stars Mark Bonnar, Macy Dodsworth
Episode 4
Episode 4
1h5.0 / 10
Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness, provoking a rivalry between Denise and Clara.
Episode credits
Directed by Susan TullyWritten by Bill GallagherGuest stars Mark Bonnar, Stéphane Cornicard
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h6.0 / 10
Moray tries to buy the barber shop next door, with disastrous consequences.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Bill GallagherGuest stars Jenna Russell, Helen Bradbury, Arthur Darvill
Episode 6
Episode 6
1h6.0 / 10
Will Denise's secret spell the end of her career at the Paradise?
Episode credits
Directed by Susan TullyWritten by Bill Gallagher
Episode 7
Episode 7
1h7.0 / 10
Denise rises to her biggest challenge yet, and Katherine sets out to prove her worth.
Episode credits
Directed by Marc JobstWritten by Katie BaxendaleGuest stars David Bamber, Cliff Burnett, Ian McLaughlin, Darren Beaumont, Paul Nicholson, Striker John, Sophie Nattrass
Episode 8
Episode 8
1h7.7 / 10finale
With his wedding day approaching, Moray has a big decision to make.
Episode credits
Directed by David DruryWritten by Bill GallagherGuest stars Peter Wight, Kit Alexander
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
More about The Paradise
Cast
Joanna VanderhamDenise Lovett
Emun ElliottJohn Moray
Stephen WightSam
Sonya CassidyClara
Matthew McNultyDudley
Elaine CassidyKatherine Weston
Finn BurridgeArthur
David HaymanJonas FranksCredits
- Created by
- Bill Gallagher
- Written by
- Bill Gallagher, Katie Baxendale, Gaby Chiappe, Émile Zola
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
DomashniyRussia- BBC Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
19th centurycostume dramadepartment storeenglandperiod drama
