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Portrait of a Marriage

6.019901 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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.

DirectorStephen Whittaker
WriterPenelope Mortimer
ProducersRebecca Eaton·Colin Tucker

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 19, 1990 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Sep 26, 1990 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Oct 3, 1990 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Oct 10, 1990 8.0

Cast · Directed by Stephen Whittaker

JMJanet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Vita Sackville-West
DHDavid Haig
David Haig
Harold Nicolson
CHCathryn Harrison
Cathryn Harrison
Violet Keppel
DFDiana Fairfax
Diana Fairfax
Lady Sackville
AP
Alexander Pearce
Nigel Nicolson
YA
Yves Aubert
Concierge
DG
David Griffith
Purser
PD
Patricia Davidson
Lady Miles
CWChris Walker
Chris Walker
Ben Nicolson
KBKathleen Byron
Kathleen Byron
Lady Carnock
MN
Madelaine Newton
Mrs. Milligan
JE
Judy Elrington
Nanny

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How many seasons are in Portrait of a Marriage?

Portrait of a Marriage has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1990.

Are all episodes of Portrait of a Marriage out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Portrait of a Marriage are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Portrait of a Marriage?

No — Portrait of a Marriage ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Portrait of a Marriage based on?

Portrait of a Marriage is based on Portrait of a Marriage by Nigel Nicolson.