Episodi

  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 18 - "What Some Have Found So Sweet"
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the intricacies of Mr. Quest’s conflicted affections and the tensions born of dark secrets weigh heavily upon those around him, while Colonel Quaritch, in the quiet solitude of contemplation and music, finds his heart stirred by Ida’s singing, awakening a long-dormant passion. The evening’s gentle unfolding reveals the tender yet poised moment when silent admiration gives way to a heartfelt confession, casting a delicate shadow over the tranquil surroundings.
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    19 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 16 - The House With the Red Pillars
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the ever-watchful Mr. Quest journeys to London to attend to matters of bank and family, where he encounters the feeble yet sharp-witted old Mr. Cossey and uncovers bitter whispers of Colonel Quaritch’s dark past. Later, in a gaudy room redolent of sorrow and decay, Quest contemplates a passionate letter from his estranged wife and mournfully reflects on his fractured life and the relentless enmity that shadows his existence.
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    18 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 14 - The Tiger Shows Her Claws
    Sep 21 2026
    In which Edward Cossey faces the jealous bitterness of Mrs. Quest, whose reckless affection threatens his reputation and stirs unease, even as dark family news compels his urgent departure. Meanwhile, Mr. Quest wrestles with the haunting presence of a past entanglement and the tangled intrigues that bind them all in a web of uneasy alliances and veiled rancour.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 12 - George Prophesies
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the venerable Squire and his loyal servant George grapple with the tangled and grievous state of the family’s finances, concluding that ruin may be imminent unless a providential solution arises. Their grave discourse is interrupted by the arrival of Mr. Cossey, whose unexpected proposal to rescue the estate under conditions of secrecy offers a glimmer of hope amidst the gathering shadows.
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    21 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 10 - The tennis Party
    Sep 19 2026
    In which Miss Ida de la Molle confronts the harsh realities of her family's financial ruin with a fortitude born of instinct and grace, engaging with the keen and somewhat sinister Mr. Quest to seek a solution through a delicate and trying proposal. The scene is set with a charming lawn tennis gathering that casts into relief the nobility of Ida’s character amidst the commonplace company, while the arrival of Colonel Quaritch introduces a sober and imposing presence to the social tableau.
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    15 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 8 - Mr Quest's Wife
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the genteel yet troubled Mrs. Quest reveals the bitter story behind her unhappy marriage to Edward Cossey, whose presence stirs conflicting emotions and a desperate plea for escape from their tormenting situation. Their delicate dance of affection and despair unfolds against the backdrop of genteel society’s watchful eyes, hinting at the weight of secrets and sacrifices borne with weary resignation.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 6 - Lawyer Quest
    Sep 17 2026
    In which a resolute Squire dispatches his loyal and resourceful retainer, George, to secure an important consultation with the local lawyer Mr. Quest regarding the troublesome Moat Farm, with their discourse revealing the parlous state of affairs between landlords and tenants amidst falling rents. We are introduced to George’s steadfast devotion to the Squire and the subtle but suffocating control Mr. Quest wields over the estate, setting a tone of quiet struggle beneath the autumnal calm.
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    13 min
  • Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Chapter 4 - The End of the Tale
    Sep 16 2026
    In which the narrative draws us into the gentle refinement of Honham Castle’s drawing-room, where Ida recounts the sorrowful history of Sir James de la Molle and his hidden treasure, held captive by mystery and faded ink within a bloodstained Bible. Amidst talk of ancestral woes and uncertain tenants, a lawn tennis gathering is proposed, setting a quiet stage for the intertwining of Elizabethan past and the present-day struggles of landed gentry.
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    15 min