Desperate Romantics
Six-part drama series set in and among the alleys, galleries and flesh-houses of 19th-century industrial London, following the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a vagabond group of English painters, poets and critics.
Where to watch Desperate Romantics in United States
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Where is Desperate Romantics streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Desperate Romantics
Desperate Romantics is a 2009 English-language drama series. The cast is led by Aidan Turner, Rafe Spall, Tom Hollander. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , The Roku Channel.
It was first aired on July 21, 2009.
- Director
- Paul Gay, Diarmuid Lawrence
- Writers
- Peter Bowker
- First aired
- July 21, 2009
- Last aired
- August 25, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
Desperate Romantics cast & crew
Desperate Romantics was written by Peter Bowker.
The cast features Aidan Turner as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Rafe Spall as William Holman Hunt, Tom Hollander as John Ruskin, Samuel Barnett as John Millais, Sam Crane as Fred Walters, and Zoë Tapper as Effie Ruskin/ Effie Millais.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Pemberton, cinematography is by Kieran McGuigan, and it was produced by Hilary Salmon and Franny Moyle.
Is Desperate Romantics worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Desperate Romantics is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Desperate Romantics
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Cast of Desperate Romantics
Aidan Turner
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rafe Spall
William Holman Hunt
Tom Hollander
John Ruskin
Samuel Barnett
John Millais
Sam Crane
Fred Walters
Zoë Tapper
Effie Ruskin/ Effie Millais
Amy Manson
Lizzie Siddal
Jennie Jacques
Annie Miller
Josie Farmiloe
Charlotte Siddal
Maimie McCoy
Margaret
Phil Davis
Mr. Stone
Mark Heap
Charles Dickens
Desperate Romantics — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Desperate Romantics in United States?
Desperate Romantics is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Desperate Romantics on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Desperate Romantics is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Desperate Romantics in?
Desperate Romantics is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Desperate Romantics are there?
Desperate Romantics has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
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