Flambards
In the early 1900's in England, young Christina is orphaned and goes 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 son 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 their impulsive marriage, when her husband is called away by the First World War, Christina must keep Flambards afloat by herself.
- 1979-1979
- 1 season
- PBS
- Drama
In the early 1900's in England, young Christina is orphaned and goes 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 son 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 their impulsive marriage, when her husband is called away by the First World War, Christina must keep Flambards afloat by herself.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1979
Episode 1
Christina
Episode 2
The Blooding
60 mins
Christina arrives at Flambards and learns the art of living in an all-male household. She is plunged into a new life but finds that even horses can break hearts. William's views on social reform begin to spoil her new found happiness.
Episode 3
Entry to a New World
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.
Episode 4
Lady Bountiful
The nation is apparently united, celebrating the Jubilee, but Christina discovers there is more than one nation, and that justice is often rough.
Episode 5
Point to Point
The Point-to-Point and the Hunt Ball are the key events in the country calendar. William ensures that this year they will be remembered when all others are forgotten.
Episode 6
The Cold Light of Day
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.
Episode 7
Edge of the Cloud
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.
Episode 8
Flying High
Sandy loops the loop and becomes a hero of the flying circuses. William is skeptical and Christina fears the worst.
Episode 9
Sing No Sad Songs
Christina and William marry, in the shadow of the War. William fights for his country in France and Christina for her survival at Flambards.
Episode 10
New Blood
Restoring Flambards to its former glory is easier said than done, especially when the main opposition comes from within.
Episode 11
Prisoners of War
Christina discovers that in wartime, everybody is a prisoner. But she proves, at last, that Germans do not eat babies.
Episode 12
What Are Servants For?
Dick returns to Flambards and proves that servants make good masters. The harvest is a triumph, but there is an unexpected guest at the celebration party.
Episode 13
The Inheritance
The survivors - Christina, Mark, Dick and Dorothy gather together at Flambards to taste· the wine and make the decision: who shall inherit the earth.