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The greatest television adaptation of all time, beautifully remastered. Evelyn Waugh's timeless classic follows Charles Ryder's life and relationships over a tumultuous 20 year period.

Drama · 1981 · 1 hr 40 min

Starring Jeremy Irons , Claire Bloom , Roger Milner

Director Charles Sturridge , Michael Lindsay-Hogg

EPISODE 1

Et in Arcadian Ego

In 1944, Charles Ryder visits Brideshead, a bleak, temporary Army camp.

1 hr 39 min · Oct 12, 1981
EPISODE 2

Home and Abroad

Charles is summoned to Brideshead Castle for a summer of enchantment with Sebastian.

51 min · Oct 20, 1981
EPISODE 3

The Bleak light of Day

Back in Oxford, attempts are made to curb Sebastian's excesses.

53 min · Oct 27, 1981
EPISODE 4

Sebastian Against the World

Sebastian's decline continues over Easter at Brideshead.

53 min · Nov 3, 1981
EPISODE 5

A Blow Upon a Bruise

New Year at Brideshead furthers Sebastian's descent in the eyes of his family.

50 min · Nov 10, 1981
EPISODE 6

Julia

Rex Mottram is convinced Charles is hiding the missing Sebastian.

50 min · Nov 17, 1981