Masterpiece Season 21 Episodes

Episode 1

A Murder of Quality

Sun, Oct 13, 1991 60 mins

In Part 1 of "A Murder of Quality," George Smiley (Denholm Elliott) investigates a murder at a boys school. Glenda Jackson, Joss Ackland, Ronald Pickup, Christian Bale. John le Carre adapted the script from his novel.

Episode 2

A Murder of Quality

Sun, Oct 20, 1991 60 mins

In the conclusion of John le Carre's "A Murder of Quality," Smiley (Denholm Elliott) discovers a possible motive for Stella's murder: blackmail. Fielding: Joss Ackland. Alisa: Glenda Jackson. Perkins: Christian Bale.

Episode 3

Sleepers

Sun, Oct 27, 1991 60 mins

"Sleepers," a four-part satire, concerns two KGB agents, who've been in England for 25 years and who learn that Moscow may be trying to bring them in. Albert Robinson: Warren Clarke. Jeremy Coward: Nigel Havers. Nina Grishina: Joanna Kanska.

Episode 4

Sleepers

Sun, Nov 3, 1991 60 mins

In Part 2 of "Sleepers," Soviet agents close in on Robinson and Coward (Warren Clarke, Nigel Havers). Nina: Joanna Kanska. Chekhov: David Calder. Zorin: Michael Gough. Kostov: Richard Huw. Wetherby: William Chubb.

Episode 5

Sleepers

Sun, Nov 10, 1991 60 mins

In Part 3 of "Sleepers," hitchhikers are picked up by Robinson and Coward (Warren Clarke, Nigel Havers), whose trail is picked up by Chekhov and Nina (David Calder, Joanna Kanska). Zorin: Michael Gough.

Episode 6

Sleepers

Sun, Nov 17, 1991 60 mins

"Sleepers" concludes with Robinson and Coward (Nigel Havers) trying to reach Ireland; Zorin (Michael Gough) suddenly becoming a key player in the game; and Nina telling Chekhov that she's been summoned back to Moscow.

Episode 7

She's Been Away

Sun, Nov 24, 1991 120 mins

Episode 8

Parnell & the Englishwoman: The Meeting

Sun, Dec 1, 1991 60 mins

"Parnell & the Englishwoman," a four-part docudrama about 19th-century Irish nationalist Charles Stewart Parnell (Trevor Eve) and the adulterous relationship that affected his career. In Part 1, Katharine O'Shea befriends Parnell on behalf of her husband. Capt. O'Shea: David Robb. Gladstone: Robert Lang.

Episode 9

Parnell & the Englishwoman: An Outrage

Sun, Dec 8, 1991 60 mins

In Part 2 of "Parnell & the Englishwoman," the Irish leader (Trevor Eve) is released from prison; Katharine and O'Shea suffer a loss. Katharine: Francesca Annis. O'Shea: David Robb. Timothy Healy: Lorcan Cranitch.

Episode 10

Parnell & the Englishwoman: Libel

Sun, Dec 15, 1991 60 mins

In Part 3 of "Parnell & the Englishwoman," a journalist (Tony Haygarth) is hired to provide incriminating evidence against Parnell (Trevor Eve); O'Shea (David Robb) files for a divorce from Katharine (Francesca Annis).

Episode 11

Parnell & the Englishwoman

Sun, Dec 22, 1991 60 mins

"Parnell & the Englishwoman" (Trevor Eve, Francesca Annis) wed, but the scandal has a lingering effect on Irish politics. Conclusion. Capt. O'Shea: David Robb. Timothy Healy: Lorcan Cranitch. Mr. Gladstone: Robert Lang.

Episode 12

Titmuss Regained

Sun, Feb 9, 1992 60 mins

"Titmuss Regained," John Mortimer's three-part drama about urban developers vs. country politics. David Threlfall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Peter Capaldi, Bill Oddie, Liz Crowther, Rosemary Leach, Holly De Jong.

Episode 13

Titmuss Regained

Sun, Feb 23, 1992 60 mins

In part 2 of "Titmuss Regained," Leslie (David Threlfall) covertly seeks information about his new wife's first husband. Jenny: Kristin Scott Thomas. Dr. Simcox: Paul Shelley. Sue: Jane Booker. Ken: Peter Capaldi.

Episode 14

Titmuss Regained

Sun, Feb 16, 1992 60 mins

"Titmuss Regained" concludes with Leslie hiring a PI to learn more about Tony Sidonia; and the "Save Our Valley" protesters losing ground. Jenny: Kristin Scott Thomas.

Episode 15

Adam Bede

Sun, Mar 1, 1992 60 mins

"Adam Bede," George Eliot's novel of misguided romance in Georgian England. Part 1 of two. Adam: Iain Glen. Hetty: Patsy Kensit. Donnithorne: James Wilby. Dinah: Susannah Harker. Directed by Giles Foster.

Episode 16

Adam Bede

Sun, Mar 8, 1992 60 mins

In the conclusion of "Adam Bede," Hetty is arrested for murder. Adam: Iain Glen. Dinah: Susannah Harker. Arthur: James Wilby. Mrs. Poyser: Julia McKenzie. Poyser: Paul Brooke.

Episode 17

A Doll's House

Sun, Mar 15, 1992 150 mins

Juliet Stevenson and Trevor Eve in Ibsen's "A Doll's House." Kristine: Geraldine James. Dr. Rank: Patrick Malahide. Krogstad: David Calder. Anne-Marie: Helen Blatch. Directed by David Thacker.

Episode 18

Clarissa

Sun, Mar 22, 1992 60 mins

"Clarissa," based on Samuel Richardson's 1748 novel about a willful heiress (Saskia Wickham). Part 1 of three. Julian Firth, Sean Bean, Jonathan Phillips, Lynsey Baxter, Jeffry Wickham, Frances Viner.

Episode 19

Clarissa

Sun, Mar 29, 1992 60 mins

Part 2 of "Clarissa" finds the runaway heiress (Saskia Wickham) living in London with the rascally Lovelace (Sean Bean). Cathryn Harrison, Jonathan Phillips, Matthew Wait, Shirley Henderson, Darby Hawker.

Episode 20

Clarissa

Sun, Apr 5, 1992 60 mins

Conclusion. "Clarissa" (Saskia Wickham) finds herself at the mercy of Lovelace (Sean Bean), while virtually a prisoner in Mrs. Sinclair's London brothel. Diana Quick, Cathryn Harrison, Sean Pertwee, Francesca Longrigg, Hermione Norris, Julia Dearden.

Episode 21

Henry V

Sun, Apr 12, 1992 145 mins

Episode 22

A Perfect Hero

Sun, May 3, 1992 90 mins

As the four-part "A Perfect Hero" opens, RAF pilot Hugh Fleming (Nigel Havers) is horribly burned during the Battle of Britain. Julian: Nicholas Pritchard. Meikle: James Fox. Bunty: Fiona Gillies.

Episode 23

A Perfect Hero

Sun, May 10, 1992 60 mins

Following his skin-graft operation in Part 2 of "A Perfect Hero," Hugh (Nigel Havers) visits his parents and sister at home, and hears unsettling news from Julian (Nicholas Pritchard). Meikle: James Fox. Marjorie: Amanda Elwes.

Episode 24

A Perfect Hero

Sun, May 17, 1992 60 mins

Hugh (Nigel Havers) remains uncertain about whether he can ever return to flying in Part 3 of "A Perfect Hero." Meikle: James Fox. Marjorie: Amanda Elwes. Loretta: Joanna Lumley. Tim: Patrick Ryecart.

Episode 25

A Perfect Hero

Sun, May 24, 1992 60 mins

Hugh (Nigel Havers) goes before the medical board in the conclusion of "A Perfect Hero." Bunty: Fiona Gillies. Marjorie: Amanda Elwes. Meikle: James Fox. Julian: Nicholas Pritchard. Mr. Fleming: Bernard Hepton.

Episode 26

Portrait of a Marriage

Sun, Jun 7, 1992 90 mins

A sexually candid, three-part adaptation of Nigel Nicolson's "Portrait of a Marriage" begins with a shocking phone call. Vita: Janet McTeer. Harold: David Haig. Violet: Cathryn Harrison. Denys: Peter Birch.

Episode 27

Portrait of a Marriage

Sun, Jun 14, 1992 60 mins

In Part 2 of "Portrait of a Marriage," Harold (David Haig) suffers through his wife's affair with another woman. Vita: Janet McTeer. Violet: Cathryn Harrison. Lady Sackville: Diana Fairfax.

Episode 28

Portrait of a Marriage

Sun, Jun 21, 1992 60 mins

As "Portrait of a Marriage" concludes, Vita (Janet McTeer) opposes the wedding of Violet (Cathryn Harrison) and Denys (Peter Birch). Harold: David Haig. Lady Sackville: Diana Fairfax. Concierge: Yves Aubert.