Portrait of a Marriage
“They both took lovers - of either sex.”
Series Overview
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1990 – 1990
Premiered: Wed, Sep 19, 1990
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Janet McTeer
Vita Sackville-West
David Haig
Harold Nicolson
Cathryn Harrison
Violet Keppel
Diana Fairfax
Lady Sackville
Alexander Pearce
Nigel Nicolson
Yves Aubert
Concierge
David Griffith
Purser
Patricia Davidson
Lady Miles
Chris Walker
Ben Nicolson
Kathleen Byron
Lady Carnock
Madelaine Newton
Mrs. Milligan
Judy Elrington
Nanny
Madeline Blakeney
Mrs. Staples
Peter Birch
Denys Trefusis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Whittaker
Penelope Mortimer, Nigel Nicolson
Barrington Pheloung
David Feig
Dick Allen
Rebecca Eaton, Colin Tucker, Colin Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Whittaker
Director
Penelope Mortimer
Writer
Colin Tucker
Producer
Barrington Pheloung
Original Music Composer
David Feig
Director of Photography
Dick Allen
Editor
Stuart Walker
Production Design
Dinah Collin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Portrait of a Marriage about?
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.
How many seasons does Portrait of a Marriage have?
Portrait of a Marriage comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Portrait of a Marriage?
Key cast members in Portrait of a Marriage include Janet McTeer, David Haig, Cathryn Harrison, Diana Fairfax, Alexander Pearce.
Who created or directed Portrait of a Marriage?
Portrait of a Marriage was developed and directed by Stephen Whittaker.