The Love School
The Love School is a BBC television drama miniseries originally broadcast from 22 January to 26 February 1975 about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The series was written by John Hale, Ray Lawler, Robin Chapman, and John Prebble, and directed by Piers Haggard, John Glenister and Robert Knights. The drama was a significant influence on the subsequent 2009 series Desperate Romantics. It was also the basis of the historical novel of the same name by Hale.
Miniseries
6 episodes
- 1. The BrotherhoodIn 1848, social unrest abounds. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a secret group of young artists, forms in order to take on the sclerotic Royal Academy. The original three members add four friends to their ranks.12CC1 h 15 minJan 22, 1975
- 2. An Impeccable ElopementArt critic John Ruskin and his wife Effie travel to Scotland with John Everett Millais, a PRB leader. Millais falls in love with Effie and discovers that the Ruskins' marriage is in fact a sham.12CC1 h 15 minJan 29, 1975
- 3. Seeking the BubblesMillais has married Effie after the annulment of her first marriage. William Holman Hunt and Millais both become successful artists.12CC1 h 15 minFeb 5, 1975
- 4. Remember MeDante Gabriel Rossetti's life and relationships become complicated, especially after the tragic death of his wife Lizzie.12CC1 h 15 minFeb 12, 1975
- 5. Beata BeatrixRossetti acquires a follower in William Morris but his life is troubled by drug addiction, and he becomes increasingly isolated.12CC1 h 15 minFeb 19, 1975
- 6. The ArtisanPre-Raphaelitism begins to disintegrate when Morris adopts a new ideal in socialism.12CC1 h 15 minFeb 26, 1975
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The Love School
The Love School is a BBC television drama miniseries originally broadcast from 22 January to 26 February 1975 about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. The series was written by John Hale, Ray Lawler, Robin Chapman, and John Prebble, and directed by Piers Haggard, John Glenister and Robert Knights. The drama was a significant influence on the subsequent 2009 series Desperate Romantics. It was also the basis of the historical novel of the same name by Hale.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robin Chapman
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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