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The Best Episodes of Portrait of a Marriage Season 1

Every episode of Portrait of a Marriage Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portrait of a Marriage Season 1!

The remarkable true story of Edwardian writer Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson.
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC Two

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Portrait of a Marriage" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/1990. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.6/1020 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/1990

    Five years into her marriage Vita Sackville-West has an affair with Violet Keppel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.5/1017 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/1990

    Vita and her Violet cross to France, enjoying masquerading as a honeymooning couple.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 3
    7.7/1017 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1990

    Vita has returned to gossip. The affair seems doomed. At same time Violet is being pressured to marry Denys and the only alternative is elopment and a public scandal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 4
    7.2/1018 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1990

    Vita and Violet run away to France pursued by their husbands, Harold and Denys.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A