Thursday, April 16, 2020

About 'Belgravia'

From History Extra:
Belgravia is a fascinating place because it was the first new area for rich people that had existed in London for hundreds of years. It wasn’t part of old London. That land to the west of Mayfair had been fields so it was an expansion of the city, specifically with this new architecture, which itself is an iconic architectural style [grand terraces of white stucco houses]. The neighbourhood itself has got an important presence in the whole show. It’s named after the neighbourhood, it’s what’s going on behind the doors of those houses. (Read more.)

From ITV:
The creator of Downton Abbey is at it again with a new period drama called Belgravia. Set in the main during the Victorian era, the series shares its name with the wealthy area of central London on which it focuses. It's a tale of secrets, dishonour and mystery told over six hour-long episodes, every Sunday night for the next six weeks on ITV, and it starts this week. The novel itself was written by Fellowes and published in 2016. It is about the Trenchard family, who are invited to the Duchess of Richmond's annual and legendary ball held on eve of Battle of Waterloo, in 1815. What happens that night will set in motion events that will resonate for decades to come as secrets unravel. It is an intense family saga, and charged with delivering the drama are the actors Philip Glenister (Life on Mars), Tamsin Greig (three-time BAFTA nominee) Alice Eve, Harriet Walker (Atonement, Sense and Sensibility), Tom Wilkinson (Full Monty, BAFTA and two-times Oscar winner), and Saskia Reeves (Spooks, Luther). (Read more.)
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