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Flambards

★7.3 1979 1 Season K.M. Peyton TV-MA

In early 20th-century England, young orphan Christina Parsons is sent to live with her Uncle Russell, who owns the country estate of Flambards, and has two sons. Mark, the elder, is a wastrel, a roue and, like his father, loves to hunt. The younger, William, lives to fly aeroplanes. Christina finds herself struggling with the ideas of classism as she falls in love with country life, the hunt, and one of her cousins. But after an impulsive marriage, when her husband is called away by the First World War, Christina must keep Flambards afloat by herself.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Christina

Episode 01

Christina

Feb 2, 1979 · 60 min

Orphaned Christina Parsons is sent to live at male-dominated Flambards, where she finds herself thrust into maturity and womanhood.

The Blooding

Episode 02

The Blooding

Feb 9, 1979 · 60 min

Christina arrives at Flambards and learns the art of living in an all-male household. She's plunged into a new life but finds that even horses can break hearts. William's views on social reform begin to spoil her newfound happiness.

Entry to a New World

Episode 03

Entry to a New World

Feb 16, 1979 · 60 min

Seeking escape from the Old World, Christina finds a welcome in a New World of oil, aeroplanes and engineers. But the Old World retains its power of revenge.

Lady Bountiful

Episode 04

Lady Bountiful

Feb 23, 1979 · 60 min

The nation is apparently united, celebrating the Jubilee, but Christina discovers there is more than one nation, and that justice is often rough.

Point to Point

Episode 05

Point to Point

Mar 2, 1979 · 60 min

The Point-to-Point and the Hunt Ball are key events in the country calendar. William ensures that this year they will be remembered when all others are forgotten.

The Cold Light of Day

Episode 06

The Cold Light of Day

Mar 9, 1979 · 60 min

Christina and William find themselves in Battersea on the edge of a new and exciting world. But how do they explain to the world that they have arrived?

Edge of the Cloud

Episode 07

Edge of the Cloud

Mar 16, 1979 · 60 min

William learns how to walk and to run again. Mark learns about responsibility and Christina learns to fly the English Channel. She even receives an unexpected love letter.

Flying High

Episode 08

Flying High

Mar 23, 1979 · 60 min

Sandy loops the loop and becomes a hero of the flying circuses. William is skeptical and Christina fears the worst.

Sing No Sad Songs

Episode 09

Sing No Sad Songs

Mar 30, 1979 · 60 min

Christina and William marry, in the shadow of the First World War. William fights for his country in France and Christina for her survival at Flambards.

New Blood

Episode 10

New Blood

Apr 6, 1979 · 60 min

Restoring Flambards to its former glory is easier said than done, especially when the main opposition comes from within.

Prisoners of War

Episode 11

Prisoners of War

Apr 13, 1979 · 60 min

Christina discovers that in wartime, everybody is a prisoner. But she proves, at last, that Germans do not eat babies.

What Are Servants For?

Episode 12

What Are Servants For?

Apr 20, 1979 · 60 min

Dick returns to Flambards and proves that servants make good masters. The harvest is a triumph, but there's an unexpected guest at the celebration.

Inheritance

Episode 13

Inheritance

Apr 27, 1979 · 60 min

The survivors gather at Flambards to taste the wine and make the decision: who shall inherit the earth.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

In early 20th-century England, young orphan Christina Parsons is sent to live with her Uncle Russell, who owns the country estate of Flambards, and has two sons. Mark, the elder, is a wastrel, a roue and, like his father, loves to hunt. The younger, William, lives to fly aeroplanes. Christina finds herself struggling with the ideas of classism as she falls in love with country life, the hunt, and one of her cousins. But after an impulsive marriage, when her husband is called away by the First World War, Christina must keep Flambards afloat by herself.

Drama

Cast

1 principal cast

Christine McKenna

Christina Parsons

Where to watch Flambards

Flambards is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from K.M. Peyton has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Flambards have?

Flambards has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Flambards still on the air?

Flambards has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Flambards?

Flambards airs on BBC One.

When did Flambards first air?

Flambards first aired on February 2, 1979.

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