About
In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Cast
Natasha Little
as Becky Sharp
Frances Grey
as Amelia Sedley
Philip Glenister
as William Dobbin
David Ross
as Mr Sedley
Episodes
Miniseries
Part 1
How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.
Part 2
Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.
Part 3
Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.
Part 4
The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.
Part 5
Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.
Part 6
Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?
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