In early 19th-century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Episode 1
Part 1
Nov 1, 1998
How is a penniless orphan to make her way in society? Facing a bleak future as a governess, Becky Sharp has ideas of her own.
Episode 2
Part 2
Nov 8, 1998
Becky may have failed to extract a proposal from Jos Sedley but she fares much better after her arrival at Queen's Crawley.
Episode 3
Part 3
Nov 15, 1998
Now married to Rawdon Crawley, Becky renews her friendship with Jos Sedley.
Episode 4
Part 4
Nov 22, 1998
The Battle of Waterloo is about to begin. Brussels is in chaos, Amelia is distraught, Becky is thriving, and life is about to change for all of them.
Episode 5
Part 5
Nov 29, 1998
Becky's friendship with Lord Steyne causes serious problems, and Amelia finds herself faced with an impossible choice.
Episode 6
Part 6
Dec 6, 1998
Becky faces her toughest challenge so far, and Amelia finally discovers the truth about George. Will either of them ever recover?