Brideshead Revisited

In 1944, Charles Ryder visits Brideshead, a bleak, temporary Army camp.

Charles is summoned to Brideshead Castle for a summer of enchantment with Sebastian.

Back in Oxford, attempts are made to curb Sebastian's excesses.

Sebastian's decline continues over Easter at Brideshead.

Charles and Sebastian both return to Brideshead for the New Year. Alcohol has been banned from the house. When Sebastian turns up drunk, Lady Marchmain blames Charles, who leaves, promising never to return.

Rex Mottram is convinced Charles is hiding the missing Sebastian.

As Lady Marchmain lies dying, Charles is persuaded to search for Sebastian.

Charles's thoughts turn to the past when Bridey commissions him to paint Marchmain House.

A storm in the Atlantic leaves Charles and Julia alone together aboard the ship.

Lord Marchmain returns to Brideshead and his presence throws the family into turmoil.

As Charles and Julia make plans for a future together, they are interrupted by Bridey.