If you’re wondering how you’re going to fill your Sunday nights now Line of Duty is over, then wonder no more, because new period drama The Pursuit of Love is here to take its place.
The highly anticipated drama series is based on Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel of the same name, and was filmed in Bristol, Bath and across Somerset.
The series is set in Europe between two World Wars, and follows the adventures and misadventures of Linda Radlett (Lily James) and her best friend and cousin Fanny Logan (Emily Beecham).
And they’re not the only big names you’ll have heard of.
The Affair's Dominic West stars as Uncle Matthew, Linda's father, while Dracula's Dolly Wells plays Linda's mother, Aunt Sadie.
Fleabag's Andrew Scott stars as Linda's eccentric neighbour, Lord Merlin.
When’s it on TV?
The three-part series will premiere this Sunday, May 9 on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
All three episodes will drop in one go on Sunday which means you can binge-watch the series in one go via the BBC iPlayer.
Viewers outside of the UK or without a TV license will be able to watch the series via Amazon Prime Video at a later date.
What's the plot?
The official synopsis for the series reads: "1920s, Oxfordshire. On the brink of adulthood, Linda Radlett and her beloved cousin Fanny Logan are stuck in the countryside, impatiently waiting for life to begin so they can escape the confines of Alconleigh.
"Linda, who has lived her life under the terrifying regime of Uncle Matthew, dreams of excitement and adventure.
"But Fanny, abandoned by her mother and raised by her Aunt Emily, is more concerned with comfort and stability.
"When their glamorous neighbour Lord Merlin brings Tony Kroesig to their coming out ball, Linda falls hopelessly in love with him.
"However, sensing Fanny’s disapproval of the match, it’s not long before Linda pushes Fanny away and leaves her beloved cousin feeling left behind."
Cast list
Linda Radlett: Lily James
Fanny Logan: Emily Beecham
Uncle Matthew: Dominic West
Lord Merlin: Andrew Scott
Tony Kroesig: Freddie Fox
The Bolter: Emily Mortimer
Aunt Emily: Annabel Mullion
Writer: Emily Mortimer
Director: Emily Mortimer
Production Company: Open Book Productions
Episode 1 synopsis
1920s, Oxfordshire. On the brink of adulthood, Linda Radlett and her beloved cousin Fanny Logan are stuck in the countryside, impatiently waiting for life to begin so they can escape the confines of Alconleigh.
Linda, who has lived her life under the terrifying regime of Uncle Matthew, dreams of excitement and adventure. But Fanny, abandoned by her mother and raised by her Aunt Emily, is more concerned with comfort and stability.
When their glamorous neighbour Lord Merlin brings Tony Kroesig to their coming out ball, Linda falls hopelessly in love with him. However, sensing Fanny’s disapproval of the match, it’s not long before Linda pushes Fanny away and leaves her beloved cousin feeling left behind.
