Portrait of a Marriage 1990
“They both took lovers - of either sex.”
What is Portrait of a Marriage?
Portrait of a Marriage is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1990
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Portrait of a Marriage is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A forbidden love blossoms in post‑World I England's strict society”
- Based on real-life figures adds emotional weight
- Explores gender and societal constraints of the era
- Rich period setting evokes post‑war England
- Melodramatic focus may feel heavy for viewers seeking light tone
- Romantic emphasis may limit broader political intrigue
Watch it if you appreciate period romance dramas rooted in true stories.
The series contains mature romantic themes and historical context, best suited for adult audiences.
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What historical period does the series portray?
It is set in England shortly after World War I.
Who are the central figures in the story?
The narrative follows writer Vita Sackville‑West, novelist Violet Keppel, and Vita's husband Harold Nicolson.
Is the storyline based on actual events?
Yes, it dramatizes the real-life affair between Sackville‑West and Keppel.
What genre best describes the series?
It is a melodramatic drama focusing on romance and societal conflict.
Does the series address feminist themes?
It highlights the feminist writer Vita Sackville‑West and her struggle against conventional expectations.
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