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The Edwardians (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Series · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1972, The Edwardians is a drama series.

What it’s about. The Edwardians is an eight-part miniseries broadcast in 1972–73. An anthology, each 90-minute episode explores influential figure(s) of the Edwardian era: Charles Rolls and Henry Royce; Horatio Bottomley; E. Nesbit; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Robert Baden-Powell; Marie Lloyd; Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick; and David Lloyd George.

Who’s in it. The Edwardians stars Robert Powell as Charles Stewart Rolls, Michael Jayston as Frederick Henry Royce, Timothy West as Horatio Bottomley and Judy Parfitt as Edith Nesbit, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Edwardians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Edwardians page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Edwardians tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Edwardians (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Edwardians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Edwardians worth watching?
The Edwardians holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Edwardians?
The Edwardians stars Robert Powell, Michael Jayston, Timothy West, Judy Parfitt and Nigel Davenport.
When was The Edwardians released?
The Edwardians was released in 1972.