Series

Watch Sophia and Constance (1988) Online

5.73 votes198850mEnded

Synopsis

The contrasting lives of two sisters from the middle of the 19th century to the first decade of the 20th. The locations range from the Potteries town of Bursley to Paris as their stories unfold. An adaptation of the 1908 novel “The Old Wives' Tale” by Arnold Bennett.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing1988-04-1350mHeadstrong and proud, Sophia struggles against the wishes of her family while her sister Constance - quiet, but no less passionate - accepts a future in the family draper's shop. Then, when the Wakes Week festivities are at their height, Sophia's impetuous and romantic nature leads to tradegy.
2. Episode 21988-04-2050mFive years have passed since John Baines died. Sophia's guilt and Constance's dutiful nature have kept both sisters at work in the family draper's shop, but Mrs Baines finds her grip on the girls threatened when both make up their minds to marry.
3. Episode 31988-04-2750mThe sisters have escaped from the domination of their mother, but find that marriage has its drawbacks. Constance must adjust to a new life in her old home, while in Paris Sophia is horrified by her husband's extravagance and selfishness.
4. Episode 41988-05-0450mWhile the Franco-Prussian War rages and Paris itself is besieged, Sophia is forced to fend for herself. The values of her upbringing in Bursley come to Sophia's aid as she begins a new way of life.
5. Episode 51988-05-1150mWith the death of Mrs Baines , Constance misses her sister more than ever. Family life brings contentment at first, but then Constance's happiness is shattered by crimes in which her son Cyril and husband Samuel are involved.
6. Episode 61988-05-1850mAfter more than 30 years apart, a chance meeting brings Sophia and Constance face to face. Now in their 60s, the two sisters find it as hard as ever to agree, and their battle of wills resumes behind the draper's shop.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Lynsey Beauchamp
Constance
Katy Behean
Sophia

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How many seasons does Sophia and Constance have?

Sophia and Constance has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did Sophia and Constance first air?

Sophia and Constance first aired in 1988.

Is Sophia and Constance still running?

Sophia and Constance's status on TMDB is: Ended.