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Desperate Romantics

2009·Series·60 min·7.4(22)

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.

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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
#london, england#miniseries#period drama#costume drama#19th century#pre-raphaelite

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.

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Cast of Desperate Romantics

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

William Holman Hunt

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

John Ruskin

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

John Millais

Sam Crane

Sam Crane

Fred Walters

Zoë Tapper

Zoë Tapper

Effie Ruskin/ Effie Millais

Amy Manson

Amy Manson

Lizzie Siddal

Jennie Jacques

Jennie Jacques

Annie Miller

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Josie Farmiloe

Charlotte Siddal

Maimie McCoy

Maimie McCoy

Margaret

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Mr. Stone

Mark Heap

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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