Brideshead Revisited, Book 5

Synopsis of Brideshead Revisited, Book 5

Originally telecast on the BBC, Brideshead Revisited gained enormous popularity in America when it was offered on PBS' Great Performances series. John Mortimer adapted Evelyn Waugh's novel into 11 episodes, most of which ran 60 minutes. The videotape version of Brideshead is boxed in a 6-volume set. "Book Five" consists of episode 8 (telecast March 8, 1982) and episode 9 (telecast March 15, 1982). The first installment is set in the mid-1930s, over a decade since Charles Ryder (Jeremy Irons) was introduced to the aristocratic-and deeply troubled-Marchmain family. Now a successful artist, Charles hasn't seen the Marchmain's in years; but while visiting Central America, he is reunited with the lovely Julia (Diana Quick). The second episode picks up where the first left off, with Charles and Julia enmeshed in a torrid affair. This sequence was a bit too torrid for some PBS affiliates, which is why it was trimmed during its first rerun cycle. (See separate entries for subsequent episodes) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Director(s):

Charles Sturridge, Michael Lindsay-Hogg

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