Series · 2003
Byron
The series
Byron revolutionized English poetry and died a hero. He became famous overnight when the poetic record of his adventures abroad was received with rapture. This rich historical drama explores the true identity of the wild poetic genius who broke every taboo in the book. Byron's affairs and his unconventionality, however, were always destined to bring him down.
Episodes
Season 1 · 2 episodes · 2003
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Episode 11 Jan 2003
The Summer Of A Doormouse
Returning to London after travelling in Greece, Byron struggles to be accepted as a poet. But his fortunes are dramatically improved following the overnight success of his poem inspired by his travels, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Suddenly …
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Episode 21 Jan 2003
The Eloquence Of Action
Anabella learns that marriage to the greatest Romantic poet of his age is one of heartbreak and betrayal. After the birth of their daughter Byron suggests a separation, and the news of his relationship with his half-sister quickly becomes …
Cast
Jonny Lee Miller
Lord Byron
Natasha Little
Augusta Leigh
Stephen Campbell Moore
John Cam Hobhouse
Julie Cox
Annabella Milbanke
Vanessa Redgrave
Lady Melbourne
Penny Downie
Lady Judith Milbanke
Sally Hawkins
Mary Shelley
Oliver Milburn
Scrope Davies
Camilla Power
Caroline LambElodie Kendall
Mercer Elphinstone
Branka Katić
Teresa Guiccioli
Pauline Moran
Mrs Curtin
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