The Bretts (1987) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Bretts online in HD.
The Bretts — Storyline
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theatre business.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Rosemary Anne Sisson
- Starring: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, George Winter, Tim Wylton, David Yelland, Rebecca Lacey, Hugh Fraser
The Bretts — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-10-16 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 19 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV Central |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6/10 (1 votes) |
The Bretts — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The King Shall Not Die (1987-10-16) — To manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When
- E2: Driving Ambition (1987-10-16) — Charles and Lydia purchase a motorcar. Thomas is thrilled when Jean likes his play, but Sutton thinks she doesn't know her place. Charles wants to purchase the Princess Theatre so
- E3: Vagabonds and Thieves (1987-10-23) — Since Thomas' play has been a success, Brewster wants his next play to be produced in the Princess and Charles wants him to rewrite it with a suitable part for himself. Thomas face
- E4: Full House (1987-10-30) — Charles' father (George) and mother come to stay after an illness. Thomas moves out of the house and into the theatre. New theatre manager Piers finds expensive work needs to be do
- E5: Moving Pictures (1987-11-06) — Charles, Lydia, and Martha start work on a new play. Flora reveals to the family that she saw Edwin in a movie, which causes great consternation until Laszlo offers Charles a scree
- E6: Broadway, Here I Come (1987-11-13) — An American songwriter comes to visit. Charles is jealous of Gerard's attention to Lydia, but Martha is the one he pursues. Lydia has to ask Charles to help with her enormous tax b
- E7: Revenge Is Sweet (1987-11-20) — Offended by a particularly vicious review of their new play, Edwin pours a drink into the critic's lap at a gentleman's club. Lydia comes back from New York, but Charles is jealous
- E8: Get Me to the Church on Time (1987-11-27) — Edwin is smitten by Martha's friend Diana. Sutton brings lady friend Polly home for tea but is disappointed his romance isn't progressing. Gerard wants Martha to come to America wi
- E9: The Actress and the Bishop (1987-12-04) — Martha's injury closes down "Scram!" A mysterious cleric writes a shocking play for Martha, but Charles and Lydia see a copy by mistake and steal it. Jean resigns unexpectedly. A B
- E10: Forbidden Fruit (1987-12-11) — Focusing on the complicated romantic lives of the three young Brett siblings.
- E11: Forbidden Fruit: Part Two (1987-12-11) — Martha, distraught over Gerard's death, turns to cocaine. Tatyana helps her forgive herself for old wounds. Edwin's love life gets him kicked off his picture.
- E12: All Right on the Night (1987-12-18) — The entire clan is busy rehearsing a charity event, and Charles hires a new secretary. The staff thinks Charles is cheating on Lydia and the family thinks Lydia is cheating on Char
- E13: Grand Finale (1987-12-27) — After fire damages the Princess Theatre, the Bretts plan a Christmas pantomime of "Cinderella" to stave off financial ruin.
Season 2
- E1: Home and Away: Part One (1989-06-11) — Told he needs a vacation, Charles and family visit Edwin's villa in the south of France. Perdita sneaks home once the family is gone to be able to carry on with her boyfriend.
- E2: Home and Away: Part Two (1989-06-11) — Charles' heart attack scares the family, alerts the press, and leaves Charles considering an offer for the Princess Theatre. Hegarty's nephew Fergus Ryan appears, impressing Emily.
- E3: A House Divided (1989-06-18) — Hagerty discovers Fergus is on the run from Irish thugs. Charles refuses to use Equity contracts and threatens legal action. Eduardo attacks Martha, but Oliver Mortimer shows her t
- E4: The Luck of the Irish (1989-06-25) — Doing research on hospitals for a play, Thomas meets a cheeky medical student. Fergus is still terrified that the killer he saw will come after him. Oliver wants Martha to campaign
- E5: I've Got You Under My Skin (1989-07-02) — The staff are still grieving Hegarty's death, and Sutton blames himself. Charles' and Lydia's touring companies are doing badly because everyone prefers "talkies," but Charles refu
- E6: The Golden Dustman (1989-07-09) — Edwin and Diana continue their affair, but Diana becomes more jealous as Edwin spends more time filming and dining with his co-star. Oliver proposes to Martha. Edwin and Charles ag
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Bretts have? 2 season(s) with 19 episodes.
Who created The Bretts? Rosemary Anne Sisson.
Where can I watch The Bretts? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
