In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Created By: Andrew Davies
How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.
Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.
Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.
The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.
Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.
Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?
Natasha Little
Becky Sharp
Frances Grey
Amelia Sedley
Philip Glenister
William Dobbin
Nathaniel Parker
Rawdon Crawley
Jeremy Swift
Jos Sedley
David Ross
Mr. Sedley
Miriam Margolyes
Miss Crawley
Tom Ward
George Osborne
David Bradley
Sir Pitt Crawley
Janine Duvitski
Mrs. Bute Crawley
Stephen Frost
Bute Crawley
Michele Dotrice
Mrs. Sedley
Anton Lesser
Mr. Pitt Crawley
Abigail Thaw
Jane Osborne
Janet Dale
Miss Briggs