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Masterpiece Episode: "Aristocrats"

Episode Synopsis: In Part 2 of “Aristocrats,” youngest sister Sarah (Jodhi May) is “launched” in London. An early admirer: the Prince of Wales (Luke De Lacy). But then he becomes king and Sarah's love life spirals downward, first to loveless marriage, then to scandal. In Ireland, meanwhile, Emily engages a tutor (George Anton) for her growing brood. Banbury: Andrew Havill. Duke of Richmond: Tom Beard. Gordon: Gary Cady. Louisa: Anne-Marie Duff. Caroline: Serena Gordon. Emily: Geraldine Somerville. Sian Phillips narrates. Original Air Date: Oct 17, 1999
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Premiered: January 10, 1971, on PBS
Rating: TV-PG
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