Miniseries

6 Episodes1998

In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

Ep 1

1998-11-01•51m

How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.

Ep 2

1998-11-08•53m

Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.

Ep 3

1998-11-15•53m

Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.

Ep 4

1998-11-22•53m

The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.

Ep 5

1998-11-29•53m

Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.

Ep 6

1998-12-06•53m

Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?