Episode 15 – Where It All Began

At the reading of Lillie Langtry’s will, Matilde learns of her mistress’s generosity and resolves to honour her with a marble bust that remains in St Saviour’s churchyard, Jersey.

Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lady Malcolm – Victoria du Val. Solicitor – Tim Swinton. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. King Edward VII – John Nettles. Artie Jones – Allan Gardner. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 14 – Truth Will Out

Hounded by the press, Lady Malcolm seeks refuge with Matilde and recalls her mother’s own persecution. After being hospitalised by a lover and shunned by society, Lillie turns again to Bertie for help. Oscar Wilde is imprisoned, and Ned Langtry dies in an asylum.

Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Victoria du Val. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 13 – The Green-Eyed Monster

The press attacks Lillie’s daughter, reviving painful memories of deception and jealousy. Lillie’s possessive admirers grow increasingly dangerous as her flirtations push events beyond control.

Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Vicky du Val. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Freddie Gebhard – Richard Pedley. George Baird – Stuart Gillies. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 12 – New Frontiers

Lady Malcolm invites Matilde to stay while awaiting the will reading. As their relationship softens, they recall Lillie’s American success and Lady Malcolm’s childhood memories.

Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Lady Malcolm – Vicky du Val. Charles Gebhard – Mick McCarthy. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Freddie Gebhard – Richard Pedley. Henrietta – Andrea Earl. Jean Marie – Victoria Du Val. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 11 – Taking Centre Stage

Bound by the will to remain in Jersey, Matilde reflects on Lillie’s attempt to rebuild her life after the secret birth. Oscar Wilde introduces her to the stage, while Ned Langtry returns seeking money through blackmail. Lillie ultimately sets her sights on America.

Matilde – Jane Wakeham. Lady Malcolm – Vicky Du Val. Patsy – Gabrielle Robbe. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Henrietta – Andrea Earl. Bancroft – Terry Arthur. Alex Princess of Wales – Niki Perchard. Bertie, Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Edward Langtry – Richard Pedley. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 10 – The Hidden Child

On the day of Lillie’s funeral, Matilde confronts her mistress’s greatest secret — an estranged daughter of uncertain parentage. The Prince of Wales offers support during the pregnancy but is met with Lillie’s fury and denial.

Matilde Peat – Jane Wakeham. Lady Malcolm – Vicky du Val. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Artie – Allan Gardner. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Doctor – Mike McCarthy. Dominique – Karen Syvret. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 9 – Fall From Grace

At the end of her journey, Matilde reflects on Lillie’s first great scandal — court appearances, humiliation, and the Prince of Wales’s displeasure. Comfort is found in the arms of his nephew before Princess Alexandra arrives with unexpected news.

Matilde Peat – Jane Wakeham. Mrs Falle – Karen Syvret. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Patsy Cornwallis-West – Gabrielle Robbe. Ned Langtry – Richard Pedley. Mrs Le Bretton – Carol Owens. Princess Alexandra – Niki Perchard. Prince Louis of Battenberg – Allan Gardner. Dominique – Karen Syvret. Singer – Damien Cayro. Other parts are played by members of the cast.

Episode 8 – When Love Finally Falls

Lillie’s coffin reaches St Saviour’s Church in Jersey. Flowers from across the world prompt memories of her dangerous allure. The Prince of Wales intervenes in a volatile situation and arranges her presentation at court. Later, facing bankruptcy, another prince enters her life.

Matilde Peat – Matilde Peat. Lillie – Tessa Coleman. Funeral Director – Terry Arthur. Crown Prince Rudolf – Terry Butler. Alleno – Kenan Osborne. Mrs Le Breton – Carole Owens. Dominique – Karen Syvret. Rev Falle – Terry Arthur. Oscar Wilde – Guy Browning. Bertie Prince of Wales – John Nettles. Patsy Cornwallis West – Gabrielle Robbe. Prince Louis Battenberg – Allan Gardner. Georgie – Joshua Gardner. Eddie – Harrison Butler. Singer – Damien Cayro. Other parts are played by members of the cast.