Channel 4 · Ended

The Camomile Lawn

Drama, Romance, War · 1992

Last aired: S1 E5, Episode 5 · 1992-06-04

Classic adaptation of Mary Wesley's much-acclaimed second novel. As storm clouds gather over Europe in 1939, five cousins meet to pay tribute to a world that will never be the same again.

Cast

Paul Eddington Richard

Felicity Kendal Helena

Jennifer Ehle Calypso

Rebecca Hall Sophy

Tara Fitzgerald Polly

Toby Stephens Oliver

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1992-03-06 · 60 min Oliver and Calypso fall out over politics and marriage and the cousins discuss the coming war with Aunt Helena.

E2 Episode 2 1992-03-13 · 60 min Calypso captures a rich husband and decides to get married in truly spectacular style, but Oliver turns up at the wedding and threatens to cause trouble

E3 Episode 3 1992-03-20 · 60 min Oliver pursues Calypso for his sexual 'comforts' - but the results are not all that he had hoped for...

E4 Episode 4 1992-03-27 · 60 min Uncle Richard's unexpected visit to London throws Helena's private life with Max into confusion and a young girl is traumatised by the harsh realities of war.

E5 Episode 5 1992-06-04 · 60 min Calypso receives good news about Hector but Max learns of his son's death. As the drama concludes in 1984, a final gathering on the camomile lawn reveals long-kept secrets.

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