Drama
War & Politics
In 1965, seven students meet and, despite being an assorted mix of people, become friends while they share a flat together in London. As time passes, their lives intertwine with each other as they feel the impact of political developments and the outbreak of war and disease.
Top-rated
Thu,
08 Mar, 2012
S1.E1The Past Is a Foreign Country
In 2012, Charlotte arrives at the flat of a recently deceased friend. She was one of seven students who once lived there. Memories are triggered of 1965 when they all met for the first time. Full of idealism and potential they embark on a journey of discovery, love and betrayal.
Top-rated
Thu,
15 Mar, 2012
S1.E2Eve of Destruction
In 2012, Charlotte is joined by two former flatmates to clear the flat. Back in the late 60s, Lilly faces a terrible personal crisis. And at a violent anti-Vietnam war demonstration Jack and Victor face a challenge that will define their perceptions of each other forever.
MyAnna Buring
Lilly
Sam Claflin
Jack
Michael Kitchen
Jack (present day)
Lindsay Duncan
Lilly (present day)
Claire Foy
Charlotte
David Gyasi
Victor
Hugh Quarshie
Victor (present day)
Jessica Gunning
Orla
Sorcha Cusack
Orla (present day)
Ramon Tikaram
Jay (present day)
Lee Ingleby
Alan
Paul Copley
Alan (present day)
Akshay Kumar
Aasif
Rebecca Calder
Alicia
Tamsin Greig
Beth
Juliet Stevenson
Charlotte
Julian Barratt
Derek Bowden
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