Episodes

  • A Second Home Section 5

    A Second Home Section 5
    May 5 2026
    In which the somber reflections of a disillusioned Count unfold amidst a Parisian night, revealing the bitter complexities of human sorrow and the burdens of familial duty. The narrative softly traces the quiet, poignant exchanges between father and son, underscored by themes of love, law, and the harsh reckonings of life’s entwined fortunes.
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    44 mins
  • A Second Home Section 4

    A Second Home Section 4
    May 4 2026
    In which the Count reveals his weary heart burdened by lost love and disillusionment, reflecting on the cold estrangement within his family and the hollow pursuit of worldly success, whilst a chance meeting with his doctor introduces a poignant glimpse into the sacrifices and suffering of another’s secret life. The narrative gently unfolds themes of faded affections and human frailty beneath the sombre veil of Parisian society.
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    34 mins
  • A Second Home Section 3

    A Second Home Section 3
    May 3 2026
    In which a cultured husband and his devout wife engage in a sorrowful contest of wills, where rigid piety dampens affection and estrangement takes root within their elegant Parisian home. The narrative delicately unveils the quiet suffering wrought by incompatible temperaments and the heavy yoke of false virtue, leaving a household trapped between the demands of duty and the yearning for love.
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    36 mins
  • A Second Home Section 2

    A Second Home Section 2
    May 2 2026
    In which the troubled death of Madame Crochard and the solemn rites surrounding it give way to a vivid account of a young lawyer’s hopeful return to his provincial home and the complicated marriage arrangements that promise a union as much shaped by faith and family expectations as by affection. Amidst the austere piety of Bayeux and the sombre decorum of Parisian life, the narrative softly traces the young couple’s early conjugal harmony and the subtle tensions that begin to shadow their shared existence.
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    37 mins
  • A Second Home Section 1

    A Second Home Section 1
    May 1 2026
    In which the sombre and narrow Rue du Tourniquet-Saint-Jean harbours the quiet lives of a diligent mother and daughter, whose humble embroidery sustains them amidst the shadows of their dank and forgotten street, watched by a mysterious gentleman whose silent compassion brings a brief solace to their poverty. As seasons pass, their muted acquaintance blossoms into tentative affection, contrasting the simple joys of their daily toil with fleeting glimpses of hope and gentility beyond their confined world.
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    52 mins
  • The Ball at Sceaux Section 5

    The Ball at Sceaux Section 5
    Apr 30 2026
    In which the intricate dance of youthful passion and societal expectation unfolds against the refined backdrop of aristocratic Paris, revealing the precarious nature of happiness and the subtle shifts in character wrought by time and reflection. The narrative delicately traces the fortunes and transformations of its characters, marked by whispered regrets, social ambitions, and the enduring ties of family and honour.
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    26 mins
  • The Ball at Sceaux Section 4

    The Ball at Sceaux Section 4
    Apr 29 2026
    In which a young lady’s hopeful affections collide with the rigid distinctions of social rank, revealing the subtle but unyielding barriers that separate nobility from commerce in Parisian society. Amidst elegant gatherings and sharp exchanges, the interplay of appearances, family honour, and personal pride unfolds with all the poignancy and irony of a finely tuned social masque.
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    40 mins
  • The Ball at Sceaux Section 2

    The Ball at Sceaux Section 2
    Apr 27 2026
    In which the young and observant Mademoiselle de Fontaine becomes enchanted by a mysterious gentleman, whose charm and enigmatic manners spark both her curiosity and the intrigue of her family, drawing them into a tender and delicate dance of mutual discovery. Amidst garden strolls and lively dances at the Villa Planat, a subtle transformation unfolds as youthful affection kindles quietly beneath the elegant veneer of society’s customs and youthful innocence.
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    31 mins