Storyline

Based on a true story, Aristocrats draws back the curtain on an 18th century English family near the summit of society, revealing a tapestry of romance, prejudice, infidelity, and revolution.

First Aired

1999-06-20
Last Aired

1999-07-25
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

miniseries 18th century

Stream and watch Aristocrats

Season 1

1. Episode 1

Looking back on her childhood, Emily Lennox remembers how devastated she was when her adored older sis...More

Looking back on her childhood, Emily Lennox remembers how devastated she was when her adored older sister Caroline was banished from the family for marrying Mr. Fox. When Emily meets the man she wants to marry, she pleads her case with more subtlety and success. Though he is Irish, her suitor is also very rich.Less

50mins 1999-06-20

2. Episode 2

After marrying Lord Fitzgerald, Emily adds to her happiness by recruiting Caroline with her parents. ...More

After marrying Lord Fitzgerald, Emily adds to her happiness by recruiting Caroline with her parents. The family's joy is short-lived, however, and one death leads to another. Family tensions escalate when their father's will reveals a final snub to Caroline.Less

50mins 1999-06-27

3. Episode 3

After Emily makes a match for Louisa in Ireland, Caroline insists that Sarah be introduced to society ...More

After Emily makes a match for Louisa in Ireland, Caroline insists that Sarah be introduced to society in London. When Sarah is presented to the king, he remembers her as the little child who sang in the jar, and the prince is instantly smitten. The family is thrilled at the prospect of a royal match.Less

50mins 1999-07-04

4. Episode 4

Emily is comforted to see the younger children so happy with their progressive new tutor, Mr. Ogilvie....More

Emily is comforted to see the younger children so happy with their progressive new tutor, Mr. Ogilvie. Rebuffed by her indifferent husband, Sarah takes a lover. The scandal that ensues causes a new and serious rift between Caroline and Emily.Less

50mins 1999-07-11

5. Episode 5

Emily is devastated when Lord Fitzgerald falls seriously ill. Sarah becomes resigned to her lonely lif...More

Emily is devastated when Lord Fitzgerald falls seriously ill. Sarah becomes resigned to her lonely life and helps Caroline nurse Mr. Fox during his final illness. When he dies, Caroline is almost too ill herself to mourn him.Less

50mins 1999-07-18

6. Episode 6

As rebellion against the government brews in Ireland, and with Emily's beloved son, Edward, in the thi...More

As rebellion against the government brews in Ireland, and with Emily's beloved son, Edward, in the thick of it, the sisters cling to the hope that their family's reputation, connections, and benevolence will protect them. They manage to secure Edward's safe passage out of the country, but he refuses to abandon his fellow rebels.Less

50mins 1999-07-25

Similar Tv Shows

Darby and Joan

Pope John Paul II

Nicholas Nickleby

Beach Girls

Unspeakable

Patria

Los Pazos de Ulloa

Quatermass II

The Rhinemann Exchange

The Long Firm

It's a Sin

Your Honor

Seventh Avenue

Coming Home

The Diary of Anne Frank

Treason

Seitsemäntoista

A Small Light

Blowing Kisses

Mare of Easttown

Cast

Geraldine Somerville

Lady Emily Lennox

Serena Gordon

Lady Caroline Lennox

Anne-Marie Duff

Lady Louisa Lennox

Jodhi May

Lady Sarah Lennox

Graham Norton

Countertenor

Videos and Photos

Movie Reviews

Reviews for Aristocrats

A Review by narrator56 7

Written by narrator56 on 2020-08-29

Caution: there are vague but minor spoilers her if you have not seen it. My wife and I have so much British television lined up to watch tha... read more

Read Full Review (The thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely those of the reviewer.)

A Review by Peter McGinn

Caution: there are vague but minor spoilers her if you have not seen it. My wife and I have so much British television lined up to watch that we can be a tough audience sometimes. But as this series started out, it held our attention just f...