Brideshead Revisited

Home and Abroad

S1 • E2

53 min

1080p

7.9

While Sebastian recovers from a broken foot, Charles is introduced to Sebastian's younger sister Cordelia and his older brother Brideshead "Bridey". Sebastian decides to accept an invitation to Venice by his father, Lord Marchmain, and takes Charles with him.

Genre

Drama

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

October 20, 1981

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