War & Peace

As Russia prepares for war with France, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky is excited for life on the front line. Meanwhile his friend Pierre Bezukhov is called to his dying father's bedside.

Andrei and Nikolai prepare for battle with the French, but are they stepping into a trap? In Russia, Pierre struggles to settle into married life with Helene.

Pierre fights a duel that sends his life in a new direction. Natasha and Sonya receive marriage proposals and Nikolai makes a mistake with disastrous consequences for his family.

Andrei shuts himself away. Natasha is excited at the prospect of her first grand ball, but worries that no-one will invite her to dance. Pierre tries to build bridges with Helene.

Natasha is frustrated that her wedding to Andrei may be delayed further. She tries to make a good impression on her new family, but instead finds herself facing a new temptation in Moscow.

Andrei cannot forgive Natasha, and vows to take revenge on his rival. Natasha falls ill and Pierre tries to take care of her, before making a decision that will change his life forever.

Pierre and Andrei fight on the front line of Russia's greatest struggle against Napoleon. As Moscow comes under threat from the French army, the Rostovs realise they must flee the city.

In the shadow of tragedy, Natasha struggles to see a way forward. As the war rages on between the Russians and the French, will our Russian heroes ever find peace again?