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Howards End

Howards End

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Howards End

2017- 2017

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.0(64 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.

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Playground Entertainment

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell

Margaret Schlegel

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Henry Wilcox

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Mrs. Wilcox

Tracey Ullman

Tracey Ullman

Aunt Juley Mund

Philippa Coulthard

Philippa Coulthard

Helen Schlegel

Joseph Quinn

Joseph Quinn

Leonard Bast

Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther

Tibby Schlegel

Sandra Voe

Sandra Voe

Miss Avery

Gavin Brocker

Crane

Miles Jupp

Miles Jupp

Percy Cahill

Creative team

Created by: Hettie Macdonald
Showrunner: Sophie Gardiner
Lucy Richer
Written by: Kenneth Lonergan
Produced by: Laura Hastings-Smith

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