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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.
Last Episode Aired
1990-10-10
S1E4 — Episode 4
Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.
Billed Cast
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
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