Portrait of a Marriage_
"They both took lovers - of either sex."
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
4
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Portrait of a Marriage has 1 season with 4 episodes spanning 1990.
Year context
Portrait of a Marriage first aired 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (14)
Janet McTeer
Vita Sackville-West
David Haig
Harold Nicolson
Cathryn Harrison
Violet Keppel
Diana Fairfax
Lady Sackville
AP
Alexander Pearce
Nigel Nicolson
YA
Yves Aubert
Concierge
DG
David Griffith
Purser
PD
Patricia Davidson
Lady Miles
Chris Walker
Ben Nicolson
Kathleen Byron
Lady Carnock
MN
Madelaine Newton
Mrs. Milligan
JE
Judy Elrington
Nanny
MB
Madeline Blakeney
Mrs. Staples
Peter Birch
Denys Trefusis
SEASONS (1 season, 4 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
4
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
BBC Two
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Portrait of a Marriage about?
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson.
How many seasons does Portrait of a Marriage have?
Portrait of a Marriage has 1 season with 4 episodes total.
Who stars in Portrait of a Marriage?
The cast of Portrait of a Marriage includes Janet McTeer, David Haig, Cathryn Harrison, Diana Fairfax, Alexander Pearce.
What is the rating of Portrait of a Marriage?
Portrait of a Marriage has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
Is Portrait of a Marriage still running?
Portrait of a Marriage has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
