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Thérèse Raquin

Thérèse Raquin, trapped in a loveless marriage, embarks on a torrid affair with her husband's friend Laurent, leading to murder and a descent into guilt-ridden psychological turmoil.

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Kate Nelligan
Thérèse Raquin
Mona Washbourne
Madame Raquin
Brian Cox
Laurent LeClaire

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

56 mins

Therese Raquin is reserved and withdrawn Parisian woman forced to marry the sickly Camille. A meeting with Laurent, her husband's childhood friend, draws her out of her shell, and the pair soon embarks on a passionate and all-consuming affair.

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Awards

  • 1981 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - nominated
  • 1981 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - nominated
  • 1981 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Design - winner
  • 1981 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Television Lighting - winner

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