Aired Wednesday August 10, 10:40pm - 12:20amon BBC One London

The Duchess (2008)

Name: The Duchess
Rating: 6.9

Historical drama

Following the tumultuous life of the 18th-century Duchess of Devonshire, a bright, popular aristocrat who is trapped in a failed marriage and has to face personal conflicts - including living with her husband's mistress and falling passionately in love with a young politician. Based on Amanda Foreman's bestselling novel `Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire'.

IMDb6.9

Rotten Tomatoes61%

Country: United Kingdom

Cast and crew

Saul DibbDirector
Keira KnightleyGeorgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire
Ralph FiennesThe Duke of Devonshire
Charlotte RamplingLady Spencer
Dominic CooperCharles Grey
Hayley AtwellBess
Simon McBurneyCharles Fox
Aidan McArdleRichard Sheridan
John ShrapnelGen. Grey
Alistair PetrieHeaton

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