A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 5

Based on A Room with a View by E.M. Forster

Above the village of Fiesole, Lucy finds a hillside of violets.

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A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 2

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Lucy loses both Miss Lavish and her Baedeker, but finds very different company in Santa Croce.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 3

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After an afternoon of Beethoven, Lucy ventures into Florence. Beneath the loggia, an incident occurs.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 4

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Having witnessed a murder, Lucy finds herself the centre of attention. However, her mind is on other things.

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Above the village of Fiesole, Lucy finds a hillside of violets.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 6

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2008 | 13'44''

Returning from Fiesole, Lucy finds her emotions in turmoil. Miss Bartlett, as always, is on hand.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 7

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Lucy has returned to Windy Corner. The Surrey Weald is about to play host to romance.

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Lucy and her fiancee Cecil commence the expected rounds of Surrey society, not always harmoniously.

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News of the new tenants at Cissie Villa comes as an unexpected shock.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 10

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2008 | 13'46''

Unaware of the potential social pitfalls, Freddy Honeychurch calls on his new neighbours.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 10

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2008 | 13'46''

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A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 12

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2008 | 13'40''

A description of a view, read aloud under the Surrey skies, sets a chain of events in motion.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 13

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 13

2008 | 13'39''

Lucy banishes George from Windy Corner and experiences a moment of revelation.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 14

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2008 | 13'42''

Lucy's change of heart has repercussions as she makes a bid for freedom.

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 15

A Room with a View (2008) | Episode 15

2008 | 13'35''

Lucy has a life-changing conversation.

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Juliet Stevenson reads Forster's romantic novel, first published 100 years ago, abridged by Sally Marmion.
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