Howards End
TV Show · Drama · Romance

Based on EM Forster's classic novel, `Howards End' is a portrayal of England at the turn of the 20th century told through the lens of three families: the intellectual Schlegels, the wealthy and prejudiced Wilcoxes and the working-class Basts. In the evolving landscape of social and class divisions, the two idealistic Schlegel sisters seek to help the impoverished Bast family while simultaneously ridding the Wilcoxes of their preconceived notions of class and welfare.

2017 · 55m
Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Hayley Atwell, Philippa Coulthard
Director Hettie MacDonald

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    In the Spring of 1905, Margaret Schlegel is at home with her dear but overbearing Aunt Juley and her hypochondriac brother Tibby when she receives a letter from her younger sister Helen regarding a potential engagement.
    51 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    After the death of Mrs. Wilcox in the winter of 1906 her family is further thrown by her final request regarding Howards End. As 1907 dawns the Schlegels also face seismic changes to the world as they know it when they are given a move out date for their house at Wickham Place, due to be demolished.
    53 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Margaret receives an offer of marriage from Henry, which changes her plans. Helen is distraught to learn that Leonard Bast is unemployed after he changed jobs on the Schlegels' advice, and she takes the Basts to confront Henry and Margaret.
    53 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions, and resolves to uphold their engagement. Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation, only returning when she hears that Aunt Juley is ill with pneumonia.
    52 min

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Matthew Macfadyen
    Henry Wilcox
  • Hayley Atwell
    Margaret Schlegel
  • Philippa Coulthard
    Helen Schlegel
  • Alex Lawther
    Tibby Schlegel
  • Joe Bannister
    Charles Wilcox
  • D‌B
    Donna Banya
    Annie
  • Tracey Ullman
    Aunt Juley Mund
  • Bessie Carter
    Evie Wilcox
  • Jonah Hauer-King
    Paul Wilcox
  • Joseph Quinn
    Leonard Bast
  • Rosalind Eleazar
    Jacky Bast

About

Howards End

Drama

Based on EM Forster's classic novel, `Howards End' is a portrayal of England at the turn of the 20th century told through the lens of three families: the intellectual Schlegels, the wealthy and prejudiced Wilcoxes and the working-class Basts. In the evolving landscape of social and class divisions, the two idealistic Schlegel sisters seek to help the impoverished Bast family while simultaneously ridding the Wilcoxes of their preconceived notions of class and welfare.

Information

Studio
STARZ
Released
2017
Rated
Caution
Region of Origin
United States
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Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

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