Radio Times Website – 8th April, 2011

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The Crimson Petal and the White – the first installment of the four part television mini – series adapted from Michael Faber’s novel started on April 6 on BBC2.

“Set in 1870’s London the story follows Sugar, a young prostitute, as she finds potential power and status after becoming the mistress of a powerful patriarch.” (IMDB)

Series cast includes Romola Garai (Sugar), Chris O’Dowd (William Rackham), Gillian Anderson (Mrs Calloway) and Richard E. Grant (Doctor Curlew).

Check the BBC2 TV website and their “The Crimson Petal and the White” page for times and schedule of each installment.

The Crimson Petal and the White Preview:

London Telegraph 06 April 2011 Article –

Richard E Grant on The Crimson Petal and the White