Desperate Romantics

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• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6

  Millais suggests developing an artistic colony for the Brotherhood and their wives, and Rossetti is quick to champion the idea in an effort to avoid settling into a conventional marriage. Lizzie is left in turmoil by her husband's flirtation with William Morris's wife and the withdrawal of Ruskin's support, and she turns to the drug laudanum to numb her pain. Meanwhile, Annie Miller struggles to shake off the attentions of Hunt and Fred. Samuel Barnett, Aidan Turner and Amy Manson star

• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5

  Rossetti revels in his new-found wealth after becoming Ruskin's latest protege. However, the charismatic artist provokes the temper of his patron when his hedonistic lifestyle leaves him unable to fulfil his commissions. Meanwhile, Lizzie worries her status as Rossetti's muse is being undermined by a street girl who inspires him to a more sensual style of painting. Aidan Turner, Tom Hollander, Amy Manson and Rebecca Davies star

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Hunt's moral frustrations see him depart for the Holy Land, leaving his sweetheart Annie to work her charms on Fred, who endeavours to keep the girl's lusty appetite in check. However, on his return, Hunt - none the wiser of what has been happening in his absence - asks Annie to marry him. Elsewhere, the newlywed Millais revels in shedding his bachelor status, and a jilted Ruskin turns to Rossetti in his search for a new protege. Jennie Jacques, Sam Crane, Samuel Barnett, Tom Hollander and Aidan Turner star