A Tale of Two Sisters
TV Show · Documentary · History

This exclusive series about the fascinating lives and stories of prominent woman from throughout world history delves into the relationships between sisters. Each episode steps into the amazing, yet sometimes wayward lives of different sets of sisters. From aviation hero Amelia Earhart and her sister Grace Muriel, Former First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, to the infamous Mitford sisters of a bygone era and more. This mesmerising series goes deep into the hearts and minds of sisters and what it means to be one.

2017 · 43m
Starring Rachael Stirling
Director Edward Cotterill

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Amelia Earhart
    Looking at how Amelia Earhart's legacy has lived on thanks to her beloved sister, `Pidge', 80 years since her plane disappeared on her historic round-the-world flight.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    The Mitfords
    Jessica and Diana Mitford were once adoring sisters, but their love for very different men led to estrangement.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Jackie Kennedy
    The complicated relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, Lee Radziwill. A life of high fashion and parties masked sibling rivalry and tragedy.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 4
    The Diary of Anne Frank
    An exclusive look into the lives and stories of prominent women from throughout world history, delving into the relationships between them and their sisters.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret
    Elizabeth was a mature child with a love of animals and Margaret a mischievous extrovert. Exploring how their relationship shaped the monarchy.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Anne Boleyn & Mary Boleyn
    Anne has been celebrated and damned, seen as either schemer or a victim. Her sister Mary is less remembered and often dismissed as a fool. Exploring the truth behind the stories.
    43 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Rachael Stirling
    Narrator
  • E‌C
    Edward Cotterill
    Director
  • E‌C
    Edward Cotterill
    Producer
  • W‌S
    William Simpson
    Writer

About

A Tale of Two Sisters

Documentary

This exclusive series about the fascinating lives and stories of prominent woman from throughout world history delves into the relationships between sisters. Each episode steps into the amazing, yet sometimes wayward lives of different sets of sisters. From aviation hero Amelia Earhart and her sister Grace Muriel, Former First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister, to the infamous Mitford sisters of a bygone era and more. This mesmerising series goes deep into the hearts and minds of sisters and what it means to be one.

Information

Studio
acorntv.com
Released
2017
Rated
12
Region of Origin
United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles

English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

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